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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Boeing, Aeromexico finalise 787 Dreamliner Order

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.

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Boeing to provide 2 more C-40A transport aircraft to US Navy

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

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Boeing, China Airlines announce order for Six 777s

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

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Boeing, FedEx Express announce order for four 767 Freighters

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

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Boeing delivers 1st P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to the Indian Navy

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

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Boeing appoints Pratyush Kumar to lead Boeing business in India

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

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BMW Group and Boeing to collaborate on carbon fiber recycling

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

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