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Boeing forecasts that China’s commercial fleet will grow at an annual rate of 4.1%,

China to more than double commercial airplane fleet by 2043, says Boeing

China is set to more than double its commercial airplane fleet by 2043 as the country’s aviation industry expands and modernises to meet the growing demand for both passenger and cargo air travel. This projection comes from Boeing’s 2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for China, a comprehensive long-term forecast of the country’s commercial aviation needs. […]

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Boeing suspends 777X test flights following damage to engine-wing connection

Boeing faces yet another setback as it halts test flights of its new 777X model, which is already years behind schedule, after damage was discovered at the connection between the engine and wings. The aircraft manufacturer announced that a component had “not behaved as intended” during a scheduled inspection. According to the industry website The

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The Government of Poland has signed a foreign military sales letter of offer and acceptance for 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters

Poland signs historic deal for 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters

The Government of Poland has formalised a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters, as part of the Polish KRUK Attack Helicopter programme. This agreement follows a recent announcement by the Polish Ministry of National Defence regarding an offset deal with Boeing. The offset agreement

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Rendering of the E-7A AEW&C Wedgetail aircraft © Boeing

Boeing secures US$2.56 billion Wedgetail aircraft contract

Boeing has been awarded a US$2.56 billion contract by the U.S. Air Force to develop two rapid prototype E-7A AEW&C Wedgetail aircraft. The contract encompasses lifecycle development, training and support for the Air Force’s E-7A fleet. The combat-proven E-7A Wedgetail delivers advanced tracking and battle management command-and-control capabilities, providing joint forces with a “first to

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Ryanair will integrate Boeing's newest electronic flight bag into its operations © Boeing

Ryanair opts for Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro 5.0

Boeing and Ryanair are elevating efficiency across Ryanair’s fleet of primarily 737s with the addition of Boeing’s Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro 5.0 electronic flight bag (EFB) solution. This strategic multi-year agreement, providing support for the carrier’s Next-Generation 737 and 737 MAX fleet, underscores Ryanair’s dedication to continuous improvement and innovation in airline operations. “We are excited

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Korean Air has taken delivery of the first Boeing 787-10 from ALC

Boeing receives new orders from Korean Air, JAL and Luxair

Boeing and Korean Air have announced the airline’s intent to purchase up to 50 of Boeing’s highly fuel-efficient wide-body aircraft. This includes 20 777-9s and 20 787-10s, with options for an additional ten of the largest 787 Dreamliner variant. Korean Air’s selection of the Boeing 777-9 and 787-10 supports its planned growth and fleet renewal,

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