Boeing and ANA (All Nippon Airways) on Monday Nov 3, 2014 announced they are teaming up to implement operational improvements for ANA�s fleet. The improvements are aimed at reducing costs and increasing efficiency of maintenance operations for ANA�s current and future 777 models as part of the Boein …
Read More »Business : Boeing Delivers Emirates’ 100th 777-300ER
Boeing and Emirates Airline are celebrating the delivery of the airline’s 100th 777-300ER (Extended Range), marking another milestone in a partnership that began over two decades ago when the Dubai-based airline ordered its first 777. Pic: Courtesy of Boeing KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30(Bernama) ̵ …
Read More »Business : Boeing Reports 7 Pct Rise In Q3 Revenue To US$23.8 Bln
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) — The Boeing Company reported a seven per cent increase in third-quarter revenue to US$ 23.8 billion on higher commercial deliveries. In releasing its financial results for the quarter ended Sept 30, 2014, the global aviation company said the total company backlo …
Read More »Business : Boeing, COMAC Open Facility to Transform ‘Gutter Oil’ into Aviation Biofuel
KUALA LUMPUR Oct 23 (Bernama) — Boeing and Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) today opened a demonstration facility that will turn waste cooking oil, commonly referred to as “gutter oil” in China, into sustainable aviation biofuel. The two companies estimate that 500 millio …
Read More »Business : Boeing Begins Production on First 737 MAX Parts
Boeing has started production of the first 737 MAX fuselage stringers at Boeing Fabrication Integrated AeroStructures in Auburn, Washington. Stringers run the length of the fuselage structure giving it stability and strength. Pictured here, Joggle Press operator Rich Harrison prepares the first 737 …
Read More »Business : Boeing, Garuda Indonesia Announce Order for 50 737 MAX 8s
Boeing and Garuda Indonesia announced an order today for 50 737 MAX 8s, valued at US$ 4.9 billion at current list prices. Pictured here is an illustration of a 737 MAX 8 in Garuda Indonesia’s livery. Pic: Courtesy of BoeingKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) — Boeing and Garuda Indonesia anno …
Read More »Business : Boeing Forecasts World Air Cargo Traffic to Double in Next 20 Years
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7,( Bernama) — Boeing projects air cargo traffic will grow at an annual rate of 4.7 percent over the next 20 years, with global air freight traffic expected to more than double by 2033. The company released its biennial World Air Cargo Forecast at the International Air Cargo …
Read More »Business : Boeing St. Louis Facility to Supply Parts for New 777X
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 ( Bernama) — Boeing announced on Oct. 6, 2014 it will produce 777X parts at its site in St. Louis, Missouri, bringing back inside the company work that is currently performed at suppliers or performed overseas for the current 777 program. The design for these parts will be …
Read More »Business : Boeing to Increase 737 Production Rate to 52 per Month in 2018
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) — Boeing announced on October 2, 2014 that it will increase production on the 737 program to 52 airplanes per month in 2018 in response to strong market demand from customers worldwide. Once the increase is implemented, the 737 program is expected to build more th …
Read More »Business : Boeing, Etihad Airways Unveil Livery of Airline’s First 787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing on Sep 28 rolled out of its paint hangar the first 787-9 Dreamliner that will be delivered to Etihad Airways. Shown here, the airplane is painted in the airline’s new ‘Facets of Abu Dhabi’ livery with colors reminiscent of the desert landscape, inspired by the culture, Islam …
Read More »Business : Boeing Delivers 5th P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft To India
By M. Saraswathi NEW DELHI, Sept 11 (Bernama) — Boeing delivered the fifth P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to India, on schedule, Tuesday as part of a contract for eight aircraft to support the Indian Navy’s maritime patrol requirements. The aircraft arrived at the Naval Air Station Rajali …
Read More »Business : Boeing Launches 737 MAX 200 with Ryanair
Boeing launched the newest member of the 737 MAX family today with a commitment from Ryanair for 100 airplanes. Europe’s leading low-cost carrier will be the first airline to operate the 737 MAX 200, a variant based on the successful 737 MAX 8 that can accommodate up to 200 seats, increasing r …
Read More »Business : Boeing Forecasts China Will Lead The Asia Pacific Region In New Airplane Deliveries
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) — Boeing, China’s leading provider of passenger airplanes, projects a demand in the country for 6,020 new airplanes over the next 20 years, valued at $ 870 billion. The company released its annual China Current Market Outlook (CMO) today in Beijing which sh …
Read More »Business : Boeing Delivers Second 747-8 Freighter To Silk Way Airlines
By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah SINGAPORE, Aug 28 (Bernama) — Boeing today delivered the second 747-8 Freighter to Silk Way Airlines after having handed over the first plane last week. Both 747-8 Freighters will bring new levels of efficiency to the Baku, Azerbaijan-based cargo carrier …
Read More »Business : Boeing Celebrates Delivery Of Royal Jordanian’s First 787 Dreamliner
Boeing and Royal Jordanian today celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 787 Dreamliner.Pic Courtesy of BoeingKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) — Boeing and Royal Jordanian today celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 787 Dreamliner. The airplane will play a central rol …
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