Saab has signed an extension agreement with Boeing for the manufacturing of large cargo doors, bulk cargo doors and access doors for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The framework agreement is an extension of an existing contract signed with Boeing in 2004 for the 787 Dreamliner programme. “With this contract extension we continue to be a […]
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Boeing and Aviation Capital Group (ACG) have concluded an order for 13 737 MAX jets, increasing the lessor’s order book to 47 737 MAXs. The new, incremental order includes seven 737-8 and six 737-10 jets as ACG grows its single-aisle options to meet robust customer demand for the fuel-efficient 737 MAX airplane family. The 737
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Griffin Global Asset Management (Griffin) has announced the purchase-and-leaseback of two new Boeing 787-10 aircraft and two new A350-1000 aircraft on long-term lease to British Airways. “Griffin is extremely pleased to welcome British Airways as a new customer with the deliveries of these two 787-10s and two A350-1000s. Our management team has a relationship with
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American planemaker Boeing has confirmed that the latest manufacturing flaw will likely slow down deliveries of the 737 MAX. Boeing has confirmed that fastener holes on the aft pressure bulkhead on some 737 planes were improperly drilled. Spirit AeroSystems, which manufactures the fuselage for the 737 MAX, has advised that because it “uses multiple suppliers
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The Republic of Indonesia and Boeing shared their commitment to finalize the sale of 24 F-15EX aircraft to Indonesia, subject to U.S. government approval, during a visit of Indonesia’s Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto to the United States. “We are pleased to announce our commitment to procure the critical F-15EX fighter capability for Indonesia,” said
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In a significant collaboration, Boeing and Joramco have joined forces to establish a cutting-edge Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) facility in Amman, Jordan. Joramco is set to pioneer the role of the inaugural MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) provider in the Middle East, dedicated to facilitating forthcoming Boeing freighter conversions for both domestic and international aircraft.
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Boeing has ferried an MD-90 airplane from Victorville, California, to Palmdale, where it will be modified to test the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) configuration as part of NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project. The X-66A is NASA’s first experimental plane focused on helping the U.S. achieve its goal of net-zero aviation greenhouse gas emissions. Modification will
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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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