Passenger air traffic in India and South Asia is expected to grow by an average of 7% each year over the next two decades, driven by a rising middle class, strong economic development, and major investments in airports and connectivity, Boeing has announced. This sustained demand will require airlines in the region to add nearly […]
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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, has ordered nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft as demand for long-haul travel continues to grow. The airline will deploy the 787-9 jets to expand its route network, which currently serves 145 international destinations. The latest 787 order follows Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment for 11 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft announced at the
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Boeing and Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) have announced a significant new aircraft order, under which the global aircraft lessor will acquire 50 additional Boeing 737 MAX jets. The order comprises 25 737-8 and 25 737-10 aircraft, further deepening ACG’s long-term partnership with Boeing and reinforcing its commitment to next-generation, fuel-efficient aircraft. The transaction represents
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Boeing and Alaska Airlines have announced the largest aircraft order in the airline’s history, supporting Alaska Airlines’ long-term strategy to expand both its domestic and international route networks. The order comprises 105 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, with options for a further 35 of the largest variant of the 737 MAX family, which will be deployed on
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Boeing has appointed Air Vice-Marshal (Ret’d) Steve Roberton, DSC, AM, as its new President for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Based in Sydney, Roberton takes up the role immediately and will oversee Boeing Australia Holdings as Chair, lead regional strategic initiatives, strengthen partnerships and act as the company’s senior liaison with government stakeholders.
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Boeing has announced the appointment of Fahad Al Mheiri as Vice President for the Middle East Gulf and North Africa, effective from January 2026. Based in Dubai, Al Mheiri will be responsible for advancing Boeing’s strategic priorities and strengthening partnerships across the region in support of national ambitions to grow and develop the aerospace sector.
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Boeing has completed its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, bringing in house all of Spirit’s Boeing-related commercial work, including 737 fuselages and major structural assemblies for the 767, 777 and 787 Dreamliner. The purchase also covers commercially procured fuselages for the P-8 maritime patrol aircraft and the KC-46 tanker. By absorbing its largest spare-parts supplier, Boeing
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Africa’s passenger air traffic is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 6% through to 2044, driven by a young population, a rising middle class, rapid urbanisation and increasing investment in airports and connectivity, Boeing has said. According to the company’s 2025 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for Africa, the region’s commercial fleet will
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Saab, Boeing and BAE Systems have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on the Royal Air Force’s next fast-jet trainer programme, proposing the T-7 as the backbone of a modernised training system. The agreement also positions the three companies to pursue future international pilot-training opportunities together. “Together, Boeing with Saab and now BAE Systems
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Boeing has officially broken ground on a major expansion of its Boeing South Carolina (BSC) facility, the home of the world-renowned 787 Dreamliner programme. The ambitious project marks a pivotal step in Boeing’s plan to raise 787 production to ten aircraft per month by 2026, driven by surging global demand for wide-body jets. The company
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