Boeing and the Lufthansa Group have announced a landmark 737 MAX order for up to 100 jets that will see Europe’s largest airline group restore the Boeing 737 family into its fleet. The commitment includes a firm order for 40 737-8 airplanes with 60 options. “It is a good strategic decision for the Lufthansa Group […]
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Avolon, the international leasing powerhouse, is making significant strides in expanding its aircraft portfolio with recent firm orders for Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The Ireland-based lessor has inked a deal with Boeing to acquire an additional 40 737-8 airplanes, further augmenting its 737 MAX portfolio. This expansion, which includes both 737-8 and 737-10 variants, will
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Boeing has named Stephanie Pope as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Boeing Company. Effective January 1, 2024, Pope will report directly to Boeing President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Calhoun. In her newly established role, Pope will oversee the performance of Boeing’s three business units, driving excellence in supply chain,
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The Government of Canada has inked a Foreign Military Sales letter of offer and acceptance for the procurement of up to 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) project. Canada joins a group of eight nations selecting the P-8, recognised as the sole proven, in-service, and in-production
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the adoption of a new aircraft certification policy, designating key flight control changes as “major.” This policy shift comes in response to the flight control system implicated in the fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019, leading to 346 casualties. In late 2020, Congress enacted comprehensive
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Boeing will build an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 10 contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force valued at US$2.3 billion (£1.8 billion). To date 153 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers are on contract globally, providing advanced capability advantages for the joint force and allies. With a supplier network of about 37,000 American
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the green light for certification flight testing of Boeing‘s 737 MAX 10, the largest variant of its popular jet designed to compete for dominance in the narrow-body market. The FAA’s type inspection authorisation signifies the commencement of the certification process, following a thorough examination of technical data.
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Boeing continues to transition towards low rate initial production of the MH-139A Grey Wolf after completing the programme’s Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) phase, delivering the sixth and final test aircraft to the U.S. Air Force last month. “Delivering all of the RDT&E aircraft to the Air Force enables them to continue critical operational
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In a joint effort, Boeing and the United States are launching an initiative aimed at accelerating the development and adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries. Recognising SAF as a crucial component for achieving net-zero carbon emissions in aviation by 2050, this initiative will address key challenges, including
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Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to order 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively. The agreement was signed between Boeing and Ethiopia’s national carrier at the Dubai Airshow. Ethiopian is ordering the 787-9 variant, part of a Dreamliner family that reduces fuel use and emissions by 25% compared to
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