Emirates SkyCargo has ordered five additional Boeing 777 Freighters © Boeing

Emirates SkyCargo expands fleet with additional 777 Freighters

Emirates SkyCargo has announced an order for five additional Boeing 777 Freighters, further expanding its fleet of the twin-engine aircraft. This latest order, which was finalised in September, brings Emirates’ total Boeing wide-body aircraft orders to 249, including 14 of the 777 Freighters. The new acquisition builds on Emirates SkyCargo’s earlier purchase of five 777 […]

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China Airlines has ordered ten Airbus A350-1000s and 14 Boeing 777X aircraft © Boeing

Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs amid strike and safety crisis

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Boeing has announced plans to cut 17,000 jobs in an effort “to align with our financial reality” as the aerospace giant faces ongoing challenges from a major strike and the fallout from its latest safety crisis, The Guardian reported. The the company also revealed it will delay the first delivery of its 777X commercial jetliner

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Italian prosecutors accuse seven of fraud over flawed Boeing parts

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Italian prosecutors have accused seven individuals and two sub-contractors of crimes including fraud and breaching aircraft safety regulations following an investigation into suspected flawed parts produced by an Italian company for Boeing, Reuters reported. The investigation, which began in late 2021, was launched after Boeing revealed that some parts for its 787 Dreamliner, supplied by

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AH-6 Little Bird helicopter for Royal Thai Army completes maiden flight

Military & Defense

The first of eight Boeing AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopters for the Royal Thai Army successfully completed its maiden flight on August 22, at Boeing’s facility in Mesa, Arizona. Following the delivery of the AH-6 fleet, Boeing will train the Royal Thai Army pilots at its Mesa site and the U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving

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A Boeing flight-test crew conducted functional checks during the aircraft’s first flight from Birmingham Airport

Boeing completes first flight of UK’s E-7 Wedgetail

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Boeing has successfully completed the maiden flight of the UK’s E-7 Wedgetail for the Royal Air Force (RAF). A Boeing flight-test crew carried out functional checks during this first flight from Birmingham Airport, marking a significant milestone in the test and evaluation phase of the programme. Currently unpainted, this aircraft is one of three 737

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Boeing Defence Head Ted Colbert to leave the company

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Ted Colbert, the head of Boeing’s Defence, Space & Security division, has been let go with immediate effect. Steve Parker, the division’s Chief Operating Officer, will temporarily assume the role while a search for a permanent replacement is conducted. This leadership change comes as Boeing grapples with significant challenges, including financial strain and issues with

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Boeing forecasts that Indian, South Asian airlines will need nearly 3,300 new airplanes by 2044

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

Aircraft & Engines

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 workers strike after rejecting 25% pay rise

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Boeing workers have initiated a strike following the rejection of a tentative deal that included a 25% pay rise. The strike, which began at midnight Pacific Time (07:00 GMT) on Friday, saw over 30,000 workers in Seattle and Portland downing their tools. This strike poses a significant challenge for Boeing, already grappling with mounting financial

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Boeing delays 737 MAX production milestone by six months

Aircraft & Engines

Boeing has announced a six-month delay in reaching a key production milestone for its 737 MAX, according to three industry sources. The revised timeline now aims to achieve an output of 42 MAX jets per month by March 2025, shifting from the previous target of September 2024. This delay underscores the ongoing difficulties Boeing is

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Boeing and Nigeria partner to enhance the country’s aviation sector

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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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Emirates SkyCargo expands fleet with additional 777 Freighters

Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs amid strike and safety crisis

Italian prosecutors accuse seven of fraud over flawed Boeing parts

AH-6 Little Bird helicopter for Royal Thai Army completes maiden flight

Boeing completes first flight of UK’s E-7 Wedgetail

Boeing Defence Head Ted Colbert to leave the company

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

Boeing workers strike after rejecting 25% pay rise

Boeing delays 737 MAX production milestone by six months

Boeing and Nigeria partner to enhance the country’s aviation sector

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