Boeing delivers 1,000th airplane to China

Boeing and China Eastern Airlines celebrated the delivery of the 1,000th Boeing airplane for China, one of the world's most dynamic markets for commercial airplanes. Boeing forecasts that China will need 5,260 new airplanes, valued at $670-billion, in the next 20 years.

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Boeing, Icelandair finalise order for 16 737 MAX Airplanes

Boeing and Icelandair announced a firm order for 16 737 MAX airplanes, valued at more than $1.6-billion at list prices. The order, originally announced as a commitment for 12 airplanes in December 2012, has been increased to 16 airplanes and includes 737 MAX

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Boeing and SilkAir sign exclusive pilot training agreement

Boeing and Singapore-based SilkAir announced a five-year exclusive pilot training agreement. The training agreement will support SilkAir's fleet transition to Boeing airplanes.

"SilkAir pilots will soon train with the most experienced 737 instructors," said Leslie Thng, SilkAir

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Malaysia Airlines joins oneworld

Malaysia Airlines becomes part of oneworld, adding one of Asia's leading airlines to the global airline alliance that aims to be the first choice for frequent international travellers the world over.

For Malaysia Airlines, joining oneworld completes the latest phase of

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oneworld wins two more 'best airline alliance' awards

oneworld has collected two more 'best airline alliance' awards - named the World's Leading Airline Alliance in the World Travel Awards for the 10th year running and retaining the Best Airline Alliance title in the second annual awards presented by Australian Business Traveller.

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Boeing, Turkish Airlines finalise order for 15 777-300ERs

Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalised a firm order for 15 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes worth $4.7-billion at list prices. The agreement, first announced in October as a commitment, also includes options for five additional 777-300ERs

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Boeing, WestJet celebrate airline's 100th Next-Generation 737

Boeing and WestJet celebrated the 100th Next-Generation 737 to join the Calgary-based airline's fleet.

WestJet began in 1996 with three Boeing 737-200s serving five cities and has grown into Canada's largest low-fare airline serving 81 destinations across Canada, the United States,

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Boeing, Avianca announce order for three 787 Dreamliners

Boeing and Avianca Airlines, Colombia's flagship airline, announced an order for three 787 Dreamliners. The order was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website and is valued at approximately $620-million at published list prices.

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Boeing, SilkAir finalise order for 54 737s

Boeing and SilkAir have finalised an order for 54 Next-Generation 737s and 737 MAX 8s worth $4.9-billion at list prices. With this agreement, the 737 MAX has accumulated 969 orders to date.

SilkAir's order for 23 737-800s and 31 737 MAX 8s is the largest order in the

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Boeing celebrates delivery of LOT Polish Airlines' first 787 Dreamliner

Boeing and LOT Polish Airlines celebrated the delivery of the airline's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner.  The Polish carrier is the first European airline to take delivery of the 787.

Senior LOT and Boeing executives, as well as Polish and US government officials, celebrated the

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Boeing celebrates delivery of first 787 Dreamliner to Qatar Airways

Boeing and Qatar Airways today celebrated the delivery of the airline's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The airplane, the first of 30 787s ordered by the Doha-based airline, is also the first to be delivered to an airline in the Middle East.

"We are delighted to receive our first Dreamliner,

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Boeing delivers the 7,370th 737

Boeing delivered the 7,370th 737 to come off the production line to Indonesia-based Lion Air. The airplane is Lion Air's 75th Next-Generation 737.

The Boeing 737 is the best-selling commercial jetliner of all time with total orders exceeding 10,100 airplanes,

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Boeing celebrates 500th delivery of 737 with Boeing Sky Interior

Boeing's popular passenger-inspired 737 Boeing Sky Interior has marked its 500th delivery and its second anniversary in service.

The Next-Generation 737-800 was delivered to Newport Beach, Calif.-based leasing company Aviation Capital Group (ACG).

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Boeing delivers 'Smiling Faces' 777 to Air China

Boeing has delivered a 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplane to Air China, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China. The airplane livery features a distinctive blended paint design of 40 smiling faces of Chinese people, to represent the critical role that the Chinese

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Boeing, Alaska Airlines announce largest order for 737 MAXs and Next-Generation 737s

Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced a firm order for 20 737 MAX 8s, 17 737 MAX 9s and 13 Next-Generation 737-900ERs. The order, valued at more than $5-billion at current list prices, is the largest in Alaska Airlines' history.

"This order positions us for growth

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Qatar Airways to join oneworld alliance

Qatar Airways is to join oneworld, adding one of the world's fastest growing and most highly rated airlines to the world's leading quality airline alliance.

Its election as a oneworld member designate was announced at a press conference in New York - home of oneworld's

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Boeing delivers Africa's first 777 Freighter to Ethiopian Airlines

Boeing delivered the first 777 Freighter to Ethiopian Airlines marking the first 777F to be operated by an African carrier. 777F is being leased to Ethiopian Airlines from GECAS.

"This delivery marks another special day for Ethiopian Airlines and all of Ethiopia. We are

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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 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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