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GECAS to lease Ethiopian Airlines two B737-800 freighters

Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, a division of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, committed to lease the first two Boeing 737-800 freighters (737-800SF) converted by Aeronautical Engineers from GECAS with the first delivery expected in June of 2018, followed by a second in January of 2019. “We are excited to take delivery of these first-ever AEI-converted […]

Boeing expands Oman Air 787 custom services to include engines

On November 2017, Boeing announced an agreement to provide custom services from the Boeing Global Fleet Care portfolio to Oman Air. The agreement, which provides Line Replaceable Unit support for 787 Dreamliner engines, builds on the foundation of a previously contracted Component Services Program with the airline in 2015. “The ability to customize our propulsion […]

Dubai Airshow: EgyptAir to operate Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Boeing and AerCap announced at the 2017 Dubai Airshow that EgyptAir, the national flag carrier of Egypt, will lease six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from Dublin-based AerCap leasing company. “The 787 Dreamliner has built a reputation for reliability, operational efficiency and passenger comfort,” said Safwat Musallam, Chairman and CEO, EgyptAir. “We look forward to the 787 […]

First day of Dubai Airshow opened with $17B deals

The 15th Dubai Airshow opened on November 12, 2017, with $17 billion worth of deals being made within the first four hours of the show. Most notably, Dubai-based Emirates signed a deal with Boeing for 40 planes and the UAE Air Force ordered 60 F-16s. Boeing champions the first deal of the show Dubai Airshow […]

Boeing, China announce 300 plane sale agreement

Boeing and China Aviation Suppliers Holding Company (CASC) today signed an agreement for 300 airplanes during a ceremony in Beijing. It was part of the United States trade mission to China, and was signed by Kevin McAllister, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO, in the presence of US President Donald Trump and China President Xi […]

Ethiopian Airlines receives first African Boeing 787-9

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have celebrated the delivery of the carrier’s first Boeing 787-9. Ethiopian is leasing the Dreamliner through an agreement with AerCap. Ethiopian’s newest 787 touched down in Addis Ababa following a non-stop 8,354-mile flight from Boeing’s Everett, Washington, facility. The airline becomes the first carrier in Africa to operate the 787-9 and […]