Boeing Next-Generation 737-900ER surpasses 500 orders

Boeing's Next-Generation 737-900ER (extended range) surpassed 500 orders this week. The milestone was reached when a customer converted its 737-700s to 737-900ERs.

To date, the 737-900ER has logged 537 orders from 17 customers in 10 countries. Since the

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Boeing celebrates delivery of Air India's first 787 Dreamliner

Boeing and Air India celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 787 Dreamliner.

"Today is a great day for Air India as the most technologically advanced and fuel efficient airplane in the world joins our fleet," said Rohit Nandan, Air India Chairman & Managing Director.

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BMW Group DesignworksUSA creates a unique experience for passengers traveling in First Class

The BMW Group subsidiary DesignworksUSA has been appointed by Singapore Airlines, which is widely regarded as the leader in premium commercial aviation, to create its new First Class cabin and seat environment. The revamped First Class seats and

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Boeing marks 50 years of delivering Chinook Helicopters

As Boeing marks the 50th anniversary of delivering the first H-47 Chinook military helicopter, the company is nearing completion of a $130-million renovation of its production line near Philadelphia that will help it meet global demand for the latest model, the CH-47F.

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Cessna Citation Latitude range increases to 2,500 nautical miles (4,630 km)

Cessna Aircraft Company announced at the Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition that it has increased the range capability of its planned new mid-size jet, the Citation Latitude, once again. The Latitude was originally announced to have

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Boeing celebrates delivery of Ethiopian Airlines' first 787-8

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 787 Dreamliner.

"Today begins the first day in a new era of flying for our passengers and brings us even closer to our vision for the future, Vision 2025," said Tewolde GebreMariam, CEO

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Boeing names Wojick New Sales Leader for Commercial Airplanes

The Boeing Company announced that John Wojick has been named the new Vice-President of Sales for Commercial Airplanes. Wojick succeeds Ray Conner, who was named president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes in June.

Wojick, a 32-year veteran

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Boeing, Aeromexico announce commitment for 100 airplanes

Boeing announced a commitment by Aeromexico to purchase up to 100 single- and twin-aisle airplanes – a combination of 737 MAXs and 787 Dreamliners – in an agreement that will fuel the airline's expansion.
The commitment by Mexico's largest airline includes a mix of

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Cessna bringing Jet A fuel engine to piston market

Cessna Aircraft Company is introducing an innovative technology for single-engine airplanes that will usher in new capabilities and increase the flexibility of general aviation. Cessna's Model 182, Skylane will now be available as the Turbo 182 NXT equipped with the

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Boeing delivers Nippon Cargo Airlines' first 747-8 Freighter

Boeing has delivered a 747-8 Freighter to Narita-based Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), marking the Japanese debut for the 747-8. The new airplane is NCA's first 747-8 Freighter on order with Boeing.

"We are excited to take delivery of this new fuel-efficient

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Boeing names New Business Leader for Turkey

Boeing announced that Bernie Dunn will succeed Boeing Turkey President Greg Pepin, who will retire from the company in October. Dunn will be responsible for coordinating all Boeing business activities in Turkey and report to Shep Hill, President, Boeing International

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Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines announce order for additional 777-200LR

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced an order for one additional 777-200LR (Longer Range) Worldliner, adding to the airline's fleet of five 777-200LRs. The order is valued at approximately $276-million at list price.

"The 777-200LR has

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2nd Boeing P-8I aircraft for India completes 1st flight

The second Boeing P-8I aircraft for the Indian Navy completed its initial flight, taking-off from Renton Field at 3.29 PM and landing 2 hours and 14 minutes later at Boeing Field in Seattle. The P-8I, a derivative of the Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 commercial airplane,

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Boeing Executive Ray Conner to lead Commercial Airplanes Business

Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Jim McNerney announced the appointment of Raymond L. Conner as President and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Conner, 57, a 34-year company veteran who began his career as an airplane mechanic, moves to the

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Mahindra Aerospace’s GippsAero successfully completes first flight of GA 10

Mahindra GippsAero, the Australian aircraft manufacturer and subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, has successfully completed the first flight of its new aircraft, the GA10 some days before. The aircraft, which is the first single turbo-prop developed in Australia, is a 10

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SriLankan Airlines to join oneworld alliance

SriLankan Airlines is to join oneworld, adding one of Asia's fastest growing airlines to the world's leading quality airline alliance.

Its election as a oneworld member designate was announced as the Chief Executives of the alliance's member airlines gathered for

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Boeing delivers Air Lease Corporation's first next-generation 737-800

Boeing celebrated its first new airplane delivery to Air Lease Corporation (ALC) from their order placed during the 2010 Farnborough Air Show. The Los Angeles-based leasing company took delivery of a next-generation 737-800, which will be leased from

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Boeing Phantom Eye completes 1st autonomous flight

Boeing's Phantom Eye unmanned airborne system (UAS) completed its first autonomous flight June 1, at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. 

The 28-minute flight began at 6.22 AM Pacific time as the liquid-hydrogen powered

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Boeing conducts inaugural flight of first 787 built in South Carolina

Boeing  marked another 787 milestone as the first Dreamliner built in South Carolina completed its first flight. Piloted by Tim Berg and Randy Neville, the airplane successfully conducted a five-hour test flight. More than 5,000 Boeing South Carolina employees watched

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Goodyear wins Bombardier original equipment fitment

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company continues to expand its line-up of original equipment aircraft fitments.

The tyre manufacturer has announced that it will supply its Goodyear Flight Radial tyre to the new Bombardier Global 7000 and Global 8000

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