Boeing News
Airbus remains streets ahead of Boeing
European aviation giant Airbus remained well ahead of bitter rival Boeing in terms of aircraft sales in August, due largely to the success of its A320 family of jets. In total, Airbus sold 1,015 aircraft between January and August this year, compared to a rather modest looking 370 at American rival Boeing.
Boeing to launch new re-engined 737 in 2017
The Boeing board of directors has approved the launch of the new engine variant of the market-leading 737, based on order commitments for 496 airplanes from five airlines. “The re-engined 737 will allow Boeing to continue to deliver the most fuel efficient, most capable airplane with the lowest operating costs in the single-aisle market,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes president Jim Albaugh.
Boeing space exploration chief to step down
Boeing has confirmed the retirement of Brewster Shaw, vice president and general manager of the Space Exploration division. Shaw has contributed to aeronautics and astronautics with significant accomplishments as a combat pilot, flight instructor, test pilot, shuttle pilot and commander, as well as in senior leadership roles in the Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs with NASA and Boeing.
Boeing confirms Delta Air Lines mega deal
Boeing and Delta Air Lines have announced an order for 100 Next-Generation 737-900ER airplanes. The order, with a list-price value of more than $8.5 billion, is part of Delta’s fleet renewal effort to replace its less efficient domestic airplanes.
China Eastern Airlines receives first ‘High’ and ‘Hot’ Boeing 737
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its first Next-Generation 737-700 outfitted with both the High-Altitude/High-Temperature Airport Operations Feature Package and the new Boeing Sky Interior from Boeing.
Boeing delivers test bed performance improvement 737
Boeing has delivered to United the Next-Generation 737-800 that was used as the flying test bed for the performance improvement package. The airplane played a key role in testing and certifying the performance improvement package now available on Next-Generation 737s.
JAL signs up for Airplane Health Management with Boeing
Japan Airlines is to expand Boeing’s Airplane Health Management (AHM) coverage to its future 787 Dreamliner fleet. AHM is a software system that monitors, collects and analyzes airplane data to give airplane customers valuable, real-time maintenance information.
Boeing 747-8 Freighter cleared for takeoff
Boeing has received United States Federal Aviation Administration and European Aviation Safety Agency certification for the new 747-8 Freighter. The news sees the new aircraft pass two of the final landmarks on its journey into service.
Boeing to provide 787 maintenance Japan Airlines
Boeing has announced Japan Airlines will expand its airplane health management coverage to include its future Boeing 787 fleet – once they are delivered. AHM is a software system that monitors, collects and analyzes airplane data to give airplane customers valuable, real-time maintenance information.
Boeing finalises 777-300ER order with Thai Airways
Boeing has finalised an order with Thai Airways International for six 777-300 Extended Range airplanes. The order completes an agreement to purchase Boeing 777-300ERs announced during the Paris Air Show in June.
Boeing works with Russian airports ahead of Sochi 2014
Boeing announced at the Moscow Air Show earlier it has signed a memoranda of understanding to cooperate in increasing the efficiency and capacity of leading Russian airports. The manufacturing giant will work with the Basel Aero Company, operator of Sochi Airport in Basel and with Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography.
Boeing, Air Lease finalise order
Boeing and Air Lease Corporation have finalized an order for 14 Next-Generation 737-800s, with options for four more, and five 777-300ER (extended range) airplanes. It was previously posted on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website, attributed to an unidentified customer.