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All Boeing 777s at SWISS have been equipped with AeroSHARK © SWISS

AeroSHARK rolled out to entire SWISS Boeing 777 fleet

Over the past one and a half years, SWISS International Air Lines (SWISS) has equipped its entire Boeing 777-300ER fleet with AeroSHARK, the sharkskin technology from Lufthansa Technik and BASF. The AeroSHARK surface film mimics the flow-optimising characteristics of sharkskin. Applied to the fuselage and engine nacelles, it reduces drag during flight, promoting lower fuel […]

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Final assembly line of Boeing 787 Dreamliner © AirTeamImages

FAA launches new investigation into Boeing’s 787 inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated a fresh probe into Boeing, this time focusing on inspections concerning its 787 Dreamliner jets. CNN reported that investigators are delving into whether Boeing personnel neglected some quality inspections on its fleet of 787 aircraft, the FAA disclosed on Monday. The investigation aims to ascertain whether the inspections

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The MH-139A is a multi-mission helicopter designed for patrol, search and rescue, and troop and cargo transport © Boeing

U.S. Air Force awards Boeing contract for additional MH-139As

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a US$178 million contract to produce seven MH-139A aircraft and provide sustainment and training support, bringing the total number of aircraft under contract to 26. “Building the Grey Wolf fleet and paving the way towards full-rate production is a critical step in supporting the Air Force’s modernisation priorities,”

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Spirit AeroSystems Wichita, Kansas

Boeing to provide Spirit AeroSystems with US$425 million advance payments

Spirit AeroSystems has disclosed an agreement with Boeing, whereby the aerospace giant will furnish advance payments totalling US$425 million, according to REUTERS news agency. This agreement aims to assist Spirit in addressing challenges such as elevated inventory levels and reduced cashflows, following the U.S. aviation regulator’s imposition of a production cap on Boeing’s 737 MAX

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Contract signing at MRO Americas in Chicago, between Ontic and Boeing © Ontic

ONTIC, Boeing forge exclusive distribution partnership

ONTIC, a global aerospace OEM, providing complex engineered parts and repair services for established aircraft in the defence and commercial market, and Boeing have entered into an exclusive agreement, expanding Boeing’s distribution of approximately 1,000 additional actuation and propulsion system products. Continuing to strengthen its exclusive distributor relationship with ONTIC, Boeing will now incorporate the

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Included in JAL’s latest order are ten Boeing 787-9s © Shutterstock

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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Boeing explores acquisition talks with Spirit AeroSystems

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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