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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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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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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