The first of eight Boeing AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopters for the Royal Thai Army successfully completed its maiden flight on August 22, at Boeing’s facility in Mesa, Arizona. Following the delivery of the AH-6 fleet, Boeing will train the Royal Thai Army pilots at its Mesa site and the U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving […]
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Boeing has successfully completed the maiden flight of the UK’s E-7 Wedgetail for the Royal Air Force (RAF). A Boeing flight-test crew carried out functional checks during this first flight from Birmingham Airport, marking a significant milestone in the test and evaluation phase of the programme. Currently unpainted, this aircraft is one of three 737
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Ted Colbert, the head of Boeing’s Defence, Space & Security division, has been let go with immediate effect. Steve Parker, the division’s Chief Operating Officer, will temporarily assume the role while a search for a permanent replacement is conducted. This leadership change comes as Boeing grapples with significant challenges, including financial strain and issues with
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Boeing’s 2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) predicts that Africa’s commercial airplane fleet will more than double by 2043, driven by a growing, youthful population seeking increased travel opportunities. The region is expected to see deliveries of over 800 new single-aisle jets, contributing significantly to this expansion. According to Boeing, African passenger air traffic will grow
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Boeing workers have initiated a strike following the rejection of a tentative deal that included a 25% pay rise. The strike, which began at midnight Pacific Time (07:00 GMT) on Friday, saw over 30,000 workers in Seattle and Portland downing their tools. This strike poses a significant challenge for Boeing, already grappling with mounting financial
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Boeing has announced a six-month delay in reaching a key production milestone for its 737 MAX, according to three industry sources. The revised timeline now aims to achieve an output of 42 MAX jets per month by March 2025, shifting from the previous target of September 2024. This delay underscores the ongoing difficulties Boeing is
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Boeing and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the West African country’s aviation industry. Africa is forecasted to experience air traffic growth well above the global average over the next 20 years, making it a significant market. Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus
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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 has made an investment in Wagner Sustainable Fuels to support the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Brisbane, aiming to increase Australia’s SAF supply and reduce aviation’s carbon emissions. Boeing’s investment in the Wagner refinery aligns with its strategy to boost local SAF production and expand global access to SAF,
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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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