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Boeing 747 debuts in new United livery
United Continental Holdings, Inc. unveiled the largest aircraft in its fleet, the 374-seat Boeing 747-400, in the new United livery. With the first 747-400 rebranding completed, the carrier now has at least one of each of its mainline fleet types painted in the new United livery.
Boeing Board approves quarterly dividend of 42 Cents a Share
Boeing Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney reports that the board of directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of forty-two (42) cents per share.
Boeing opens new office in Doha, Qatar
Boeing, the world’s leading aerospace company, today established its first office in Qatar as the company continues to strengthen its relationship with and support of that country and the surrounding Middle East region.
Boeing to acquire Summit Aeronautics
Boeing has announced that it has agreed to acquire the business and operations conducted by Summit Aeronautics in Helena, Mont. Summit employs 135 people to manufacture titanium and other hard metal structures for commercial and military aircraft.
Boeing raises forecast for jet sales to China
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has raised its 20-year forecast for the industry’s jet sales to China, as demand in the country continues to develop. Chinese airlines are now expected to add some 4,330 aircraft – worth a total of $480 billion - by 2029, up from a forecast last year of 3,770 planes worth $400 billion.
High-Speed broadband system certified on Boeing Business Jet
Business Jets today announced the first certification and installation of Panasonic Avionics Corporation’s in-flight wireless high-speed broadband service, eXConnect, on a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 737 aircraft.
Ryanair hints at Airbus order
Airbus could be poised to gain a major coup again its arch rival Boeing after Ryanair suggested it is considering switching to European aircraft manufacturer for its next order. The low-cost carrier said it was considering ordering up to 300 aircraft, and that it would be foolish to disregard Airbus’s A320 aircraft, which could cut fuel bills by as much as 15 per cent.
Cathay Pacific signs agreement with boeing to purchase 6 more 777-300er aircraft
Cathay Pacific Airways today signed an agreement with the Boeing Company to exercise purchase rights for six more of the manufacturer’s 777-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft with an estimated value of HK$12.5 billion at list price.
Boeing confirms £2.4bn Russia deal
American aircraft manufacturer Boeing has signed a deal worth £2.4 billion to provide state-owned Russia Technologies with 50 737 aircraft. The deal is the latest in a string of orders for Boeing, which has also confirmed it will increase production of the 737 to 38 airplanes per month from early 2013.
Boeing enters space race
Boeing has confirmed it will enter the space tourism market, with flights beginning as soon as 2015. Linking up with Virginia-based Space Adventures, the aviation giant will offer trips to the International Space Station aboard its Crew Space Transportation-100 spacecraft.
Boeing projects requirement for more than 1 Million pilots and maintenance personnel over next 20yrs
The commercial aviation industry will require 466,650 pilots and 596,500 maintenance personnel over the next 20 years to accommodate the strong demand for new and replacement aircraft, according to a crew assessment forecast from Boeing.
WTO set to rule against $24bn “illegal” Boeing subsides
The World Trade Organization is expected to rule today that huge subsidies paid to Boeing since the early 1990s are illegal. About $24bn of aid was masked as defence research, the EU claims, and comes a year after the WTO issued a similar ruling condemning Brussels for providing subsidies to Airbus.