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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International Airlines Group (IAG) has reported a strong opening quarter for 2025, maintaining its positive outlook while bolstering its future fleet with a significant order of new aircraft from both Boeing and Airbus. The Group confirmed the delivery of five new aircraft in the first three months of the year and the exercising of options
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Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, is working to design an X-plane that offers ground-breaking capabilities for runway-independent air mobility. As part of this effort, Aurora recently completed stability and control wind tunnel testing for its high-speed vertical take-off and landing (HSVTOL) concept. This testing marks a significant milestone in the preliminary design phase of
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Boeing is preparing to reroute up to 50 aircraft originally ordered by Chinese airlines, following a sharp escalation in tariffs between the United States and China, The Guardian reports. The US aerospace giant has confirmed that two jets have already returned from China, with a third en route, after Beijing imposed 125% tariffs on American
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Boeing has announced a definitive agreement to sell significant parts of its Digital Aviation Solutions business to Thoma Bravo, a software-focused investment firm. The all-cash deal, valued at US$10.55 billion, includes renowned assets such as Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData and OzRunways. The sale is a strategic move by Boeing aimed at sharpening its focus on core
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China has reportedly instructed its domestic airlines to cease taking further deliveries of Boeing aircraft, marking the latest escalation in its ongoing trade dispute with the United States. According to The Guardian, citing a Bloomberg report based on sources familiar with the matter, the Chinese government has also directed carriers to halt purchases of aircraft-related
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Virgin Atlantic has signed up for Boeing’s Landing Gear Exchange Programme, specifically supporting its 787-9 fleet. The agreement, announced at MRO Americas, guarantees Virgin Atlantic access to 17 fully overhauled and certified landing gear assemblies starting in 2026, minimising downtime and optimising fleet efficiency. William Ampofo, Senior Vice President of Boeing Parts & Distribution and
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