Boeing and Malaysia Aviation Group have confirmed an order for 30 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as part of Malaysia Airlines’ fleet renewal strategy. The order, comprising 18 737-8 and 12 737-10 single-aisle jets, was finalised in January 2025 and initially listed anonymously on Boeing’s orders and deliveries website. This significant investment will enable Malaysia’s […]
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Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced the addition of 17 more Boeing 737-8 aircraft to its fleet, following an earlier order of 21 aircraft in March 2023. These new single-aisle jets will gradually replace the existing Boeing 737-800s currently operating mainly on domestic routes, marking a significant step in JAL’s fleet modernisation strategy. Alongside the expansion
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Boeing has announced the appointment of Don Ruhmann as the company’s new Chief Aerospace Safety Officer, effective immediately. In this role, Ruhmann will be tasked with enhancing Boeing’s safety culture and practices, driving the maturation of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), and collaborating with the aviation industry to strengthen the global safety ecosystem. The
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Following three years of successful Cyclean engine washes delivering measurable benefits for the global C-17 Globemaster III fleet, Boeing has extended its service contract with Lufthansa Technik until the end of 2027. Each year, the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider and its partners conduct approximately 2,000 high-pressure water washes on the Pratt & Whitney
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British Airways has announced its intention to acquire Boeing’s hangar facility and MRO business at Gatwick Airport (Gatwick), securing jobs and strengthening its presence at the airport. The move will enhance BA’s engineering capabilities, benefiting both customers and operations. The transaction includes the creation of a new wholly owned subsidiary, British Airways Engineering Gatwick (BAEG),
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The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has placed an order for 17 CH-47 Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters as part of its fleet modernisation efforts, replacing some of its CH-47 JA aircraft. These helicopters will be co-produced by Boeing and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI), continuing a longstanding collaboration between the two companies. Since the 1980s,
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On December 10, 2024, global aviation asset manager Altavair successfully concluded a significant transaction in collaboration with Marathon Asset Management, Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing. This partnership facilitated the delivery of a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines. Altavair played a crucial role in the deal as the arranger, structurer and servicer, while Marathon provided the
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Boeing forecasts that India and South Asia’s commercial aircraft fleet will nearly quadruple over the next 20 years, driven by increasing air traffic demand, economic growth, and improved connectivity. According to Boeing’s latest Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), air traffic in the region is expected to grow at an annual rate of over 7% through 2043,
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Spirit AeroSystems Holdings has released that its shareholders have voted in favour of the proposed acquisition by The Boeing Company during a special meeting held on January 31. This approval marks a significant step forward in the merger process, underscoring the confidence shareholders have in the strategic direction of the transaction. The acquisition, which was
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Boeing has delivered the first of four 787 Dreamliners to TAAG Angola Airlines, featuring the airline’s new livery. The fuel-efficient 787-9 will support TAAG’s fleet modernisation strategy and enhance its long-haul operations, enabling the airline to connect more passengers and cargo to Angola using one of the industry’s most advanced commercial aircraft. The airline’s first
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