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JAL to accelerate international network growth with order of 42 new aircraft

Following Japan Airlines‘ (JAL) board of directors meeting, the airline has announced the decision to introduce a total of 21 A350-900 and 11 A321neo aircraft from Airbus plus ten 787-9 aircraft from the Boeing Company, as part of its fleet renewal plan. On international routes, JAL will introduce an additional 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, currently […]

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Ethiopian Airlines becomes the first 777X customer in Africa

Ethiopian Airlines orders eight Boeing 777-9s

Aircraft & Engines

Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing have signed an agreement for the airline to purchase eight 777-9 passenger airplanes and the potential for up to 12 additional jets. Ethiopian Airlines’ selection of 777-9 jets positions the carrier as the first 777X customer in Africa and builds on its 2023 order for 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737

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Boeing explores acquisition talks with Spirit AeroSystems

Financial

Boeing has revealed on Friday, March 1, its preliminary discussions regarding the potential acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, its former subsidiary, as part of the company’s strategic response to a crisis triggered by a mid-air panel blowout on January 5. The aerospace giant, aiming to regain control in the aftermath of the incident, expressed confidence that

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SkyWorks Holdings has announced transactions and activities performed during Q4 2024

Boeing 737 MAX programme Chief Ed Clark steps down

People

Boeing has taken decisive action to replace the head of its 737 MAX programme, Ed Clark, following a concerning cabin panel blowout that has heightened the company’s efforts to restore its reputation. Clark, who also served as the general manager of Boeing’s Renton, Washington plant, is stepping down immediately, as reported in an internal memo,

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Royal Brunei Airlines has ordered four 787 Dreamliners to revitalise its wide-body fleet

Boeing receives 787 Dreamliner order from Royal Brunei Airlines

Aircraft & Engines

Boeing has announced that Royal Brunei Airlines has ordered four 787 Dreamliners to revitalise its wide-body fleet. The selection of the 787-9 aligns with Royal Brunei Airlines’ focus on long-term growth, sustainability and enhancing passenger comfort. Sabirin bin Haji Abdul Hamid, CEO of Royal Brunei Airlines, emphasized the significance of the forthcoming 787-9 Dreamliner, describing

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Boeing faces potential delays in 737 MAX deliveries amidst new production glitches

Aircraft & Engines

Boeing, the beleaguered US aircraft manufacturer, may encounter further setbacks in delivering its popular 737 MAX planes as a supplier identified incorrectly drilled holes, prompting additional work on approximately 50 undelivered aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems, the supplier, uncovered two holes drilled inaccurately, causing Boeing’s stock to drop by 2.2%, with Spirit experiencing a 3.9% decline. This

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Boeing reports fourth-quarter revenue of US$22.0 billion

Financial

Boeing announced fourth-quarter revenue totalling US$22.0 billion, with a GAAP loss per share of ($0.04) and a core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($0.47). The company recorded an operating cash flow of US$3.4 billion and a free cash flow of US$3.0 billion (non-GAAP), showing improvement attributed to higher commercial volume and performance. Commercial Airplanes’ fourth-quarter

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Boeing abandons safety exemption request, casting doubt on 737 MAX 7 certification timeline

Aircraft & Engines

Boeing announced on Monday, January 29, that it is retracting its request for a crucial safety exemption, potentially hindering US regulators’ efforts to expedite the certification process for the upcoming 737 MAX 7. This move comes as a repercussion of the ongoing crisis surrounding the aircraft manufacturer. In the wake of a distressing mid-air cabin

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Marc Green, Sales Director for Newbow Aerospace

Boeing grants approved supplier status to Newbow Aerospace

MRO & Production

Newbow Aerospace, a prominent UK manufacturer specialising in aviation ground support equipment, has reached new heights in its extraordinary year of expansion by securing approved supplier status from Boeing. As demand surged for tailor-made ground support equipment, catering to over 300 airline, airport and MRO clients worldwide, setting a company record for the Redditch-based enterprise,

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Boeing named Admiral Kirkland H. Donald as special advisor to Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun

Boeing names independent advisor to lead quality review

People

Effective immediately, Boeing has appointed Admiral Kirkland H. Donald, U.S. Navy (Ret.), as a special advisor to Boeing’s President and CEO, Dave Calhoun. Admiral Donald, along with a team of external experts, will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Boeing’s quality management system for commercial airplanes. This assessment will encompass quality programmes and practices within Boeing’s

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JAL to accelerate international network growth with order of 42 new aircraft

Ethiopian Airlines orders eight Boeing 777-9s

Boeing explores acquisition talks with Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing 737 MAX programme Chief Ed Clark steps down

Boeing receives 787 Dreamliner order from Royal Brunei Airlines

Boeing faces potential delays in 737 MAX deliveries amidst new production glitches

Boeing reports fourth-quarter revenue of US$22.0 billion

Boeing abandons safety exemption request, casting doubt on 737 MAX 7 certification timeline

Boeing grants approved supplier status to Newbow Aerospace

Boeing names independent advisor to lead quality review

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