As part of its recovery from supplier error, Boeing has announced its intention to ramp-up production of its 737-family aircraft from a current 31 units per month to 38 per month. The MAX versions make up the majority of planned production. In addition, increased deliveries of the 787 Dreamliner have helped to boost revenue in […]
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Cabo Verde Airlines has taken delivery of its first fuel-efficient 737 MAX aircraft. As part of its new “take-off” rebranding, the airline’s 737-8 will reconnect the Cape Verdean diaspora and boost tourism for the island nation from Africa, Europe, North America and South America. “This is a significant moment for Cabo Verde Airlines. With the
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As part of a U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sale (FMS), Boeing has received a contract to produce 18 CH-47F Block I Chinooks for South Korea and one additional aircraft for Spain. As Boeing continues transitioning to building the advanced Block II configuration, the deal valued at up to US$793 million represents the final
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Boeing and the U.S. Air Force have completed the inaugural flight of the service’s first T-7A Red Hawk, marking the start of the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the programme. During the one hour and 3-minute flight, U.S. Air Force Maj. Bryce Turner, 416th Test Squadron, and Steve Schmidt, Boeing T-7 chief test pilot,
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Akasa Air has placed an order for four additional 737-8 jets with Boeing at the Paris Air Show. Akasa Air, which launched operations in 2022 with its first 737-8, has rapidly grown its market share and fleet to 19 airplanes across 16 destinations to support the fast-growing market in India. With the order of four additional
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Luxair, the Luxembourgish airline, and Boeing announced at the Paris Air Show 2023 that the carrier has selected the Boeing 737-7 as it continues its single-aisle growth strategy. In selecting the 737-7 the carrier will become the European launch customer for the airplane with an agreement to purchase four jets. Since March 2023, Luxair has placed orders
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Boeing has released its 2023 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), predicting a robust demand for commercial airplanes and services in the next 20 years. With international and domestic air travel rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, Boeing projects a global demand for 42,595 new commercial jets valued at US$8 trillion by 2042. This outlook, presented ahead of the
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Boeing has entered into an agreement with AirNav Indonesia to explore initiatives aimed at further improving the safety and efficiency of Indonesia’s national air traffic management system. Enhancing airport and flight operations can contribute to the safety and long-term viability of Indonesia’s aviation system by enabling more efficient aircraft movement and reducing fuel consumption. The
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Boeing can now add Papua New Guinea’s flag-carrying airline, Air Niugini to its list of over 85 customers for its 787-8 Dreamliner. The Pacific Island carrier has announced it is to purchase two of the long-haul aircraft in a bid to grow its network across Asia and Australasia. Air Niugini will now be able to
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Boeing has announced the delivery of one 767-300 Freighter to Air Tanzania. The plane, which arrived at Air Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam hub is both the first 767-300 Freighter for the African carrier, while also the first to be delivered to the continent of Africa. “We are thrilled to welcome the 767-300 Boeing Freighter to
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