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30.3.13
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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.
14.2.13
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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
8.2.13
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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
28.12.12
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Boeing and Aeromexico finalised an order for six 787-9 Dreamliners, with reconfirmation rights for four additional Dreamliners. The order by Mexico's largest airline, which was first announced as a commitment in July, is valued at more than $1.46-billion at published list prices.
28.12.12
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Boeing has received a $145-million order from the U.S. Navy for two additional C-40A Clipper transport aircraft, increasing the service's ability to move military personnel and cargo around the world. The modified Next-Generation 737-700 aircraft will be the 13th and 14th
22.12.12
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Boeing and China Airlines announced an order for six 777-300ERs (Extended Range) airplanes. The order is valued at approximately $2-billion at list prices. The new airplanes will become the first 777s to join China Airlines' fleet.
"The introduction of the
21.12.12
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Boeing and FedEx Express announced an order for four 767 Freighters. The order is part of FedEx's initiative to modernise its fleet.
"These additional 767 orders will help accelerate our fleet modernisation program as we replace our aging MD-10
21.12.12
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Boeing made an on-site delivery of the first P-8I aircraft to the Indian Navy in Seattle, in accordance with the contract.
India will receive this aircraft and two more of its eight contracted P-8Is in 2013. The program is progressing on schedule as Boeing assembles
14.12.12
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Boeing has named Pratyush 'Prat' Kumar as President of Boeing India, effective December 14, 2012. He joins Boeing with significant business leadership experience and insight into the Indian market, having served in senior executive positions at GE Transportation since
12.12.12
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The BMW Group and Boeing signed a collaboration agreement to participate in joint research for carbon fiber recycling as well as share manufacturing knowledge and explore automation opportunities.
Both the BMW Group and Boeing are pioneering the use of
11.12.12
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Boeing delivered the Qatar Emiri Air Force's fourth C-17 Globemaster III in Long Beach. The delivery reflects Qatar's agreement with the US government to acquire two additional C-17s, which brings the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) fleet of the world's most advanced airlifters
11.12.12
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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
9.12.12
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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,
6.12.12
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Boeing reached a record for year-to-date 737 deliveries with delivery of the 377th Next-Generation 737. The delivery of the airplane, a 737-900ER (Extended Range) with Boeing Sky Interior for United Airlines, topped the previous record of 376 deliveries set in 2010.
17.11.12
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Boeing has finished defining in broad terms its newest single-aisle airplane, the 737 MAX, recently completing a major milestone in development known as 'Firm Concept'.
"The program has achieved this development milestone by defining the significant changes
16.11.12
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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.
16.11.12
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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
15.11.12
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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
13.11.12
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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,
8.11.12
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Boeing and Aeromexico finalised an order for 60 737 MAX 8s and 9s, with reconfirmation rights for 30 additional 737 MAXs. The firm order by Mexico's largest airline, which was first announced as a commitment in July, is valued at more than $6-billion at published list prices.
