On October 23, Boeing started the much-anticipated (and hyped) production of the wide-body 777X jet, showing off its composite assembly know-how at its factory in Everett, Washington. In a live-broadcasted video Terry Beezhold, chief engineer for the 777X project, emphasized the efficiency Boeing hopes to bring with the new composite wings. “The 777X will be […]
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has formally signed a firm order with Boeing for 20 777-9s and 19 787-10s, announced during the Singapore Prime Minister visit to US earlier in October 2017. The purchase agreement comprises 39 firm orders, as well as six options for each aircraft type – which if exercised will enlarge the deal to […]
Boeing plans to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation, a world-class innovator, developer and manufacturer of advanced aerospace platforms, under an agreement signed by the companies. Aurora specializes in autonomous systems technologies to enable advanced robotic aircraft for future aerospace applications and vehicles. “The combined strength and innovation of our teams will advance the development of […]
Airline reveals order for two Boeing 747-8 freighters and four 777-300ERs. Order a sign of airline’s robust growth, continued expansion and significant contribution to the US economy. Airline also received the first of its 747-8Fs at a delivery ceremony in Seattle. Qatar Airways has announced an order for two Boeing 747-8 Freighters and four 777-300ERs, […]
The United States secretary of commerce, Wilbur Ross, has announced a ruling against Bombardier in a dispute with Boeing. The American plane manufacturer had complained Bombardier got unfair state subsidies from both the UK and Canada, helping it win a major order from Delta Air Lines. In response, a preliminary interim tariff of 220 per […]
Boeing and Japan Airlines (JAL) announced an order for four 787-8 Dreamliners. The order is valued at more than $900 million at current list prices and will expand JAL’s Dreamliner fleet to 49 airplanes. “This order for additional 787 Dreamliners, is a key part of our strategy as we look to bolster our existing route […]
Boeing and BOC Aviation Limited have finalized a deal for 10 737 MAX 10 airplanes. The announcement, first made at the 2017 Paris Air Show, is valued at approximately $1.25 billion at list prices. “We are pleased to be adding the Boeing 737 MAX10 aircraft to our future delivery pipeline, which offers airlines greater capacity […]
On July 26, Boeing held its earnings call, announcing Q2 2017 results and updating their outlook for the year. The time period, during which the company won 183 commercial aircraft orders and introduced a new model – 737 MAX 10 – with 361 orders/commitments to date, can be described as a “perfect home run,” despite […]
Boeing has been reducing staff at the fastest pace in more than a decade, the Wall Street Journal reports. During the first half of the year, the aerospace giant has parted with about 4% of its employees, most of whom have worked at large enterprises in the state of Washington. Boeing says it must increase […]
It was expected that Paris Air Show would bring more new aircraft unveiling than sales or orders, but in reality, it became the duel between Boeing and Airbus (once again). Both companies unveiled the newest additions of their classic models – 737 for Boeing, A380 for Airbus – both presented their newest Big Data analyzers […]
