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Boeing predicts that Africa's commercial fleet will more than double driven by single-aisle jet demand through 2043 © Boeing

Boeing forecasts Africa’s commercial airplane fleet to more than double by 2043

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 and Nigeria partner to enhance the country’s aviation sector

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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Boeing forecasts that China’s commercial fleet will grow at an annual rate of 4.1%,

China to more than double commercial airplane fleet by 2043, says Boeing

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 suspends 777X test flights following damage to engine-wing connection

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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The Government of Poland has signed a foreign military sales letter of offer and acceptance for 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters

Poland signs historic deal for 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters

The Government of Poland has formalised a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters, as part of the Polish KRUK Attack Helicopter programme. This agreement follows a recent announcement by the Polish Ministry of National Defence regarding an offset deal with Boeing. The offset agreement

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Boeing secures US$2.56 billion Wedgetail aircraft contract

Boeing has been awarded a US$2.56 billion contract by the U.S. Air Force to develop two rapid prototype E-7A AEW&C Wedgetail aircraft. The contract encompasses lifecycle development, training and support for the Air Force’s E-7A fleet. The combat-proven E-7A Wedgetail delivers advanced tracking and battle management command-and-control capabilities, providing joint forces with a “first to

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