Boeing has begun production of its new 777‑8 Freighter, with work starting at the company’s Composite Spar Shop in Everett, Washington. Around 100 employees marked the occasion by cheering as operator Casey McDowell drilled the first hole into a wing spar, a traditional Boeing step symbolising the start of major assembly. The initial production work […]
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Boeing has released its 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) during the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh event. In the PTO Boeing forecasts that the aviation industry will need nearly 2.4 million new pilots, maintenance technicians and cabin crew members over the next two decades, driven by rising air travel demand and shifts in global fleet composition.
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Gulf Air has announced a significant fleet expansion with an agreement to purchase 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, alongside options for six additional jets. This strategic move reinforces the Bahrain-based airline’s ambition to grow its international network and further enhance its long-haul capabilities. Once finalised, the order will raise Gulf Air’s total firm commitment to
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Boeing has announced the appointment of Jesus “Jay” Malave as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 15. Malave will take over from Brian West, who will transition to the role of senior advisor to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg. With an extensive background in aerospace and manufacturing finance, Malave’s
Emerging markets are poised to lead global aviation growth, according to Boeing’s 2025 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) forecast. These regions — characterised by expanding middle classes, competitive airline networks and long-term aviation investment — will play a key role in shaping the future of air traffic and aircraft demand over the next two decades. In
A new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft landed in China today, signalling the resumption of deliveries to Chinese airlines after a months-long halt linked to escalating trade tensions between Beijing and Washington, according to REUTERS. The aircraft, bearing the livery of Xiamen Airlines, touched down at Boeing’s completion centre in Zhoushan, near Shanghai, after departing from
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Boeing has opened its third distribution centre in Dormagen, Germany, enhancing its service capabilities and support for European customers. The new Dormagen facility spans over 4,500 square metres and will house more than 9,000 unique spare parts for Boeing aircraft, including larger components such as landing gear. The centre will help reduce delivery times for
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Qatar Airways and Boeing have announced a landmark agreement for the purchase of up to 210 wide-body aircraft, marking the largest wide-body order in Boeing’s history. This includes the biggest order for 787 Dreamliners to date, and it represents Qatar Airways’ largest-ever aircraft acquisition. The deal comprises 130 787 Dreamliners — a long-range, ultra-efficient aircraft
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AviLease, a global aircraft leasing company based in Saudi Arabia, has placed its first-ever direct purchase from an aircraft manufacturer, finalising a firm order for 20 Boeing 737-8 jets, with options for an additional ten aircraft. This strategic move marks a key milestone in the lessor’s ongoing expansion and signals its intent to become a
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China has lifted its ban on the delivery of Boeing aircraft to domestic airlines, following a temporary agreement between the United States and China to ease trade tensions through a partial reduction in tariffs, according to Bloomberg News. The decision marks an important shift in the long-running trade dispute between the two nations, which had
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