Boeing Debuts 787-10 Dreamliner
Airplane scheduled to fly in the coming weeks, deliver to customers in 2018 NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 17, 2017 – The Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787-10 Dreamliner, the third member of the 787 Dreamliner family, made its debut today at Boeing South Carolina. Thousands of employees at the North Charleston, S.C. site celebrated the event, along with U.S. President Donald Trump and…
Boeing, NanoRacks Partner to Create First Commercial Airlock
New privately funded passageway to space estimated to increase station utilization once installed on International Space Station in 2019 HOUSTON, Feb. 6, 2017 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and NanoRacks LLC will partner to develop the first privately funded commercial airlock, enabling the United States to potentially triple the number of small satellites it can deploy from the International Space Station…
Boeing Delivers 500th 787 Dreamliner
Five years of deliveries to 48 operators worldwide Fastest commercial twin-aisle airplane to reach 500 deliveries EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 22, 2016 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] this week delivered the 500th 787 Dreamliner, a 787-8 to Avianca, marking another milestone in the program’s history. “Achieving 500 deliveries – the fastest to 500 for twin aisles – is a great accomplishment,…
Boeing to Formally Challenge Denmark Fighter Procurement Decision
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 15, 2016 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] took the first step toward bringing a formal legal challenge of the Danish Ministry of Defence’s evaluation regarding the country’s next fighter jet. Boeing submitted to the Ministry of Defence a Request for Insight, which requires the Ministry to provide all materials related to the fighter procurement evaluation and decision announced…
Boeing Reveals First Two Aircraft for U.S. Air Force T-X Competition
Affordable, low risk and more flexible than older aircraft ST. LOUIS, Sept. 13, 2016 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and its partner Saab AB [Stockholm: SAABB] will use their two production T-X aircraft, revealed today, to show the U.S. Air Force the performance, affordability, and maintainability advantages of their approach. Boeing T-X is an all-new aircraft designed specifically for the U.S….
Boeing to Add Space Bins to Existing Alaska Airlines 737 Fleet
Airline to modify 34 in-service airplanes to significantly increase overhead storage OSHKOSH, Wis., July 28, 2016 – Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Alaska Airlines announced today at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that the Seattle-based airline will begin modifying in-service Boeing Sky Interior 737 airplanes with more spacious Space Bins in the coming year. Alaska Airlines is the launch customer for Boeing’s retrofit…
Boeing Celebrates 100 Years of World-Changing Achievement and Launches Second Century of Innovation
CHICAGO, July 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today celebrates 100 years since its founding on July 15, 1916, marking a legacy of connecting and protecting people and nations, exploring Earth and space, and inspiring dreamers and doers alike through its products and services. Since starting out as a builder of wood and fabric floatplanes in a…
Boeing, South African Airways and Mango Celebrate Africa’s First Commercial Flights with Sustainable Aviation Biofuel on Boeing’s 100th Anniversary
– Passenger flights powered by biomass grown in Africa – Southern Africa Sustainable Fuels Initiative launched to ensure sustainable aviation biofuel supply JOHANNESBURG, July 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA], South African Airways (SAA) and low-cost carrier Mango today celebrated Africa’s first passenger flights with sustainable aviation biofuel. The flights coincided with Boeing’s 100th anniversary and centennial celebrations worldwide….
Boeing Announces Commitment for 30 737 Airplanes from Unidentified Chinese Customer
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced a commitment for 30 737 airplanes from an unidentified Chinese customer at the 2016 Farnborough Airshow. The commitment includes a mix of 737 MAX and Next-Generation 737 airplanes, valued at more than $3 billion at current list prices. “The agreement demonstrates the confidence the market has in…
Boeing, Qatar Airways Launch New 777 Performance Improvement Package
Boeing services offering provides airline options to open new routes, improve fuel efficiency, increase payload capabilities FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Qatar Airways announced today at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow the launch of a new Performance Improvement Package. Qatar Airways is the first customer in the world to take advantage of the…