Boeing News Page 67
Boeing to lease 2nd Oklahoma City Facility
The Boeing Company today announced the beginning of construction of a second facility the company will lease in Oklahoma City.
Boeing names Marc Allen to lead business in China
The Boeing Company today named Marc Allen president of Boeing China. He will be based in Beijing and report to Shep Hill, president, Boeing International and senior vice president Business Development and Strategy.
Boeing statement on Lufthansa’s selection of 777 Freighters
Boeing is delighted that Lufthansa has selected the 777 freighter to support its global air freight operations.
Lufthansa places $2.8bn order for new Airbus Neo
Lufthansa has placed a record order for Airbus’s ‘Neo’ – a new, fuel-efficient version of its A320 family of short-haul jets, boasting engines that are 15 percent more efficient than comparable models. The new jets are expected to be delivered from 2016.
Boeing names Jones to lead Boeing South Carolina operations
Boeing today announced that Jack Jones has been named vice president and general manager of Boeing South Carolina.
Boeing commits $2 Million to support relief efforts in Japan
Boeing announced today that the company and its employees will contribute $2 million to assist with recovery efforts in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental completes fnal gauntlet test
Boeing has completed final gauntlet testing on the first 747-8 Intercontinental jetliner.
Cathay Pacific sees profits rise, orders planes
Cathay Pacific had announced its second major aircraft order in six months after revealing record profits earlier. The Hong Kong-based carrier ordered 27 planes from both Airbus and Boeing in deals which could eventually be worth as much as $6.55 billion.
Air China becomes first Chinese 747-8 customer
Air China has become the first Chinese customer to order the new 747-8 Intercontinental from US aircraft manufacturer Boeing. The carrier has signed an agreement to purchase five of the passenger version of the new, fuel-efficient 747-8s.
Boeing delivers Copa Airlines’ first 737 Boeing Sky Interior
Boeing today delivered a Next-Generation 737 with the new Boeing Sky Interior to Copa Airlines – the first Latin American carrier to take delivery of Boeing’s innovative interior.
End of the Affair; JAL decommissions Boeing 747s
Japan Airlines International has confirmed it will decommission its last two remaining Boeing 747 jumbojets, ending over 40 years of affinity with the aircraft. Two Boeing 747s were greeted by crowds as they arrived at Narita airport late yesterday, with staff on board wearing uniforms from a bygone era.
Boeing cements Ryanair relationship with 737-800 delivery
Boeing has delivered the 300th Next Generation 737-800 to Europe’s largest low-fare carrier, Ryanair. The airline will take delivery of a total of 37 of these aircraft during 2011 and is the world’s largest operator of the 737-800.