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Boeing More Than Doubles Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase For 2023

Linnea Ahlgren — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:00:17 GMT

American aerospace manufacturer extraordinaire Boeing announced on Wednesday it had doubled its purchase agreement of sustainable aviation fuel from world-leading provider Neste. It will now acquire 5.6 million gallons (21.2 million liters) of blended SAF to support flights for production, the Boeing ecoDemonstrator, Dreamlifter, and deliveries.

Boeing And Bombardier Partner With Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum

Joe Kunzler — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:38:13 GMT

The Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum, based in Atchison, Kansas, has announced that Boeing and Bombardier are teaming up on a new museum. The new facility, named after aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart will focus on teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics or STEM and will have the support of other luminary aviation firms such as FedEx, Garmin, and the firm that built most of Amelia's airplanes - Lockheed Martin.

Breaking: Air India Becomes A 777X Customer With Huge 470 Boeing & Airbus Order

Joanna Bailey — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:30:16 GMT

After months of speculation, Air India has finally confirmed its massive airplane order and revealed details of its planned future fleet. Totaling 470 aircraft and split between both Boeing and Airbus models, the order includes a placement for 10 Boeing 777X widebodies. This makes Air India the 11th named customer for the brand-new, yet-to-be-certified Boeing aircraft.

Smartwings & LOT Polish Airlines Lose Boeing 737 MAX Compensation Lawsuit

Jake Hardiman — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:00:16 GMT

Last week, a US judge ruled that families of the victims of the two crashes that grounded the Boeing 737 MAX would not be able to reopen prosecution against the US manufacturer. The legal challenge had come about due to the victims having legally been ruled as 'crime victims' in the crashes. LOT Polish Airlines and Smartwings launched similar lawsuits against Boeing, but these also failed.

Boeing Eyes $24 Million Logistics Center In India Ahead Of Major Air India Order

Charlotte Seet — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:30:16 GMT

China has been one of the more essential markets within the Asia-Pacific region for several years. But in recent years, another critical market has emerged as India focuses more on its aviation industry. With India expected to become more significant, aircraft manufacturer Boeing has decided to set its root within the country with a new logistics center.

Air India Order For 500 Airbus & Boeing Aircraft Reportedly Sealed

Aaron Bailey — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 02:00:17 GMT

Air India has finalized one of the most significant aircraft orders in history. The airline has now agreed to purchase almost 500 new aircraft, including 250 Airbus, divided between 210 single-aisle A320neos and 40 widebody A350s. Boeing's order included 220 aircraft, including 190 narrowbody 737 MAX jets and widebodies, 20 of the 787, and 10 777Xs.

Boeing 737 MAX Crash Victim Families' Attempt To Reopen Prosecution Rejected

Jake Hardiman — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:00:15 GMT

* Updated 13/02/2023 08:20 UTC with Boeing statement *

Boeing Donates $500,000 To Turkey Earthquake Relief

Lukas Souza — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 02:00:18 GMT

Following the devastating earthquake that rocked Turkey earlier this week, companies and businesses worldwide have joined in supporting victims and their families. A few hours ago, Boeing became the latest to join relief efforts. The American aircraft manufacturer announced it would donate half a million dollars through the American Red Cross.

Comair Sues Boeing Over 737 MAX Purchases

Tatenda Karuwa — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:30:58 GMT

Comair, the defunct South African airline, has sued Boeing for fraud over its agreement to buy eight 737 MAX planes and is seeking damages of at least $83 million.

Hong Kong's Greater Bay Airlines Eyeing 15 Boeing 737 MAX Order

Riley Pickett — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:00:17 GMT

Boeing looks set to win a small victory over its long-time rival Airbus by securing an order for 15 Boeing 737 MAXs. The order is rumored to be imminently coming from the Hong Kong air carrier Greater Bay Airlines. While an order for 15 planes is nothing remarkable, it will set Boeing up as a long-term partner with the airline, which will need to order additional aircraft in coming years.

Boeing Expects To Have A Massive Presence In India In The Future

Gaurav Joshi — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 04:20:27 GMT

Brendan Nelson, President of Boeing International, in a conversation with Indian media, has said that India will feature extensively in its business growth in the coming years. A significant amount of Boeing’s revenue last year came from outside of the US, and Boeing feels that India will increasingly contribute to this going forward.

Norwegian Will Add 6 ALC Owned Boeing 737 MAXs To Its Fleet

Luke Peters — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:00:16 GMT

Norwegian has agreed to take delivery of six additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft on lease for the upcoming summer season. The new additions to the fleet will build on the airline's relationship with the type, which it currently operates alongside a sizeable Boeing 737-800 fleet.

The Top 10 Largest Operators Of The Boeing 747 In History

Channing Reid — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 05:30:16 GMT

Earlier this week, Boeing celebrated the delivery of its final 747 ever produced, marking the end of an era. Several airlines operated the aircraft type through its 54-year program, and nearly 1,600 airplanes were built.

End Of An Era: The Last Boeing 747 Departs Boeing's Everett Plant

Molly Russell — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 20:23:44 GMT

After 54 years, Boeing’s iconic 747 program has officially come to an end. The final jet departed Everett’s Paine Field (PAE) for Cincinnati (CVG) at 08:19 PST, bound for a long life of cargo service with Atlas Air.

This Is It: Boeing Hands Over The Last 747 To Atlas Air

Lukas Souza — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 22:22:32 GMT

Today, Boeing delivered the final 747 ever made, a 747-8F (freighter), to Atlas Air, the world's largest operator of 747s, with 51. The delivery closes the door on more than five decades of Boeing's history.

How To Watch The Final Boeing 747 Delivery

Jake Hardiman — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 10:00:16 GMT

January 31st, 2023 has been a date that many avgeeks will surely not have wanted to come. Today, Boeing will officially deliver its final ever production aircraft from its legendary 747 family. The recipient will be Atlas Air, and the plane will be a cargo-carrying Boeing 747-8F. Let's take a look at how you can watch the ceremony.

Boeing 737 MAX Production Line To Replace 747 And 787 Production In Everett

Giacomo Amati — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:15:16 GMT

Are airlines prioritizing investment in technologically-advanced narrowbody aircraft instead of widebodies? It is hard to generalize, but opening a fourth assembly line for the Boeing 737 MAX indeed says something about the aircraft demand the US manufacturer Boeing forecasts for the future. Let's look closely at what Boeing has in store.

Boeing Wants White House Support For 737 MAX Sales In China

Channing Reid — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 03:01:16 GMT

As Boeing continues to rebuild trust in the 737 MAX, the company is focusing on China as the next market to establish sales of the aircraft. In order to do this, the planemaker is seeking support from the US government, according to reports.

Boeing Pleads Not Guilty In 737 MAX Fraud - What's Next?

Riley Pickett — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 20:57:13 GMT

On Thursday, January 26th, Boeing pleaded not guilty to fraud conspiracy felony charges surrounding the two 737 MAX crashes. The hearing is the first time Boeing has had to answer any criminal charge in a public court regarding the 2018 and 2019 MAX disasters. Boeing was ordered to attend the hearing following a recent court ruling that classifies the victims of the disasters as 'crime victims.'

Boeing Plans To Increase Its Workforce By 10,000 In 2023

Channing Reid — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 07:00:17 GMT

The Boeing Company expects to grow its workforce by the thousands this year as the aviation industry continues to recover from the pandemic. The manufacturer said on Friday that more jobs will be added as it plans to increase production.

Boeing Returns To Positive Free Cash Flow After 4 Years

Molly Russell — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:38:30 GMT

After a difficult few years marred by aircraft groundings, delays, and the pandemic, Boeing has finally taken a significant step in its recovery. In its busiest year since 2018, the US-based aircraft manufacturer posted a positive operating cash flow of $3.1 billion during Q4, the second consecutive month that it has been positive. However, overshadowing this achievement was a loss of $5 billion across the whole of 2022. The final quarter of the year delivered a net loss of $663 million, despite revenues climbing 35% from $14.7 billion in 2021 to $19.9 billion in 2022. Across the whole year, revenue had increased by 7% to a total of $66.6 billion. Dave Calhoun, President and CEO at Boeing, noted that,

3 Years Since The 1st Flight: What's Happening With The Boeing 777X?

Luke Bodell — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:21:44 GMT

Today marks three years since the launch flight of the Boeing 777X - following several program setbacks, Boeing hopes to receive certification by late 2024 and have the first 777Xs arriving to customers in 2025. Let's see what's the latest with the Boeing 777X below.

Boeing Invests $2.3 Million In STEM Education

Channing Reid — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 02:01:15 GMT

Boeing has started a new partnership with a nonprofit organization to expand science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning across South Texas, the manufacturing company announced Tuesday.

Joe Sutter Decal Applied To Boeing's Very Last 747

Giacomo Amati — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 20:00:16 GMT

The name Joe Sutter might ring a bell for those who have been in love with civil aviation for some time now. Joe is indeed considered to be the father of one of the most iconic commercial aircraft of all time, the Boeing 747. Sadly enough, last December marked the end of an era as the very last Boeing 747 rolled out of Boeing's production line in Everett, Washington.

US District Court Judge Orders Boeing To Appear At Arraignment Hearing Tomorrow

Lukas Souza — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 04:30:16 GMT

Earlier today, a Texas federal judge ordered Boeing to send a representative to his courtroom tomorrow for an arraignment. Family members of the victims of the two Boeing 737 MAX crashes claim their rights were violated by the government when a settlement was reached with Boeing.

NASA Awards Boeing With Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Contract

Daniel Martínez Garbuno — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 19:00:15 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Boeing will partner in the development and flight test of a full-scale Transonic Truss-Braced Wing demonstrator aircraft, which could revolutionize the commercial aviation industry through a much more fuel-efficient design of narrowbody airliners.

Major Lessor Predicts Airbus & Boeing Delivery Delays Will Last Years

Aaron Bailey — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:17:31 GMT

Delivery delays from Airbus and Boeing are expected to linger for the new few years, according to the world's largest aircraft leasing company, AerCap.

Boeing 737 MAX Coming Back? China Southern Adds Two Flights To Schedule

Jonathan E. Hendry — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:07:50 GMT

China Southern Airlines has scheduled at least two Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to return to service later this week. The Chinese Civil Aviation Authority declared the aircraft safe to fly in October following a lengthy grounding of the type. Friday's flights will be the first commercial services for the model by a Chinese airline since March 2019 if completed as scheduled.

Delivery News: Boeing Reports Fourth-Quarter & Full-Year Figures

Steven Walker — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 19:31:15 GMT

Earlier today, Boeing revealed its Q4 and full-year delivery figures. The US manufacturer delivered 148 commercial aircraft in Q4, and a total of 480 in 2022. This marks a 40% uptick in deliveries from the 340 that were made throughout 2021.

Virgin Australia Set To Take Delivery Of Its First Boeing 737 MAX In April

Aaron Bailey — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:16 GMT

Virgin Australia is patiently waiting for its new Boeing 737 MAX 8s, with the airline expecting its first delivery this April. These aircraft will feature the airline's new business and economy class cabins.

Boeing's 2023 Order Book

Tom Boon — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:16:16 GMT

Each year Boeing takes hundreds of new aircraft orders from airlines across the globe. With the industry almost fully recovered from COVID-19, 2023 should be no exception. To help readers to keep score of Boeing’s order book, Simple Flying Will place all of 2023’s orders on this page, in addition to monthly roundups of the American aerospace giant.

Turning An Old British Airways Boeing 747 Into A Working Flight Simulator

Justin Hayward — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:18:55 GMT

With the number of 747s in the sky continuing to decrease, it is always good to hear of more being preserved. One of the last British Airways Boeing 747-400 aircraft was partly saved from scrap during 2022. The upper deck and cockpit sections have been preserved and are now in use in Manchester as an events space and working flight simulator. Simple Flying takes a look at how this was achieved.

First Airbus A321neo Arrives At All-Boeing Xiamen Airlines

Iain Coutts — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 16:16:27 GMT

Xiamen Airlines has begun 2023 by taking delivery of a new aircraft. The first A321neo joined the fleet after arriving in China's Fujian Province, making it the first Airbus in the Xiamen Airlines fleet. The delivery follows an announcement in 2022 of a large order for Airbus jets and is the first move to a mixed fleet of Boeing and Airbus aircraft.

What Can We Expect From Boeing In 2023?

Chris Loh — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 11:01:15 GMT

2019 through 2021 was a fairly challenging time for Boeing. The US manufacturer suffered immense reputational damage due to the 737 MAX crisis. Indeed, in many ways, the firm is still dealing with the consequences of this narrowbody program in the form of added regulator scrutiny. However, 2022 seemed to be a turning point for the company. Not only did it see numerous large aircraft orders, but it also managed to get the green light to resume 787 Dreamliner production. With these major achievements still somewhat fresh, can Boeing keep the momentum going? And what major bridges will it need to cross this coming year?

BOC Aviation Adds 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 To Its Orders

Charlotte Seet — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 03:15:16 GMT

Aircraft leasing company BOC Aviation has just announced the future growth of its Boeing narrowbody portfolio with a significant order for 40 additional 737 MAX 8 jets. With the new order, the aircraft lessor is advancing its strategy of purchasing new-generation, fuel-efficient, more environmentally sustainable aircraft as air travel continues to recover.

Boeing Resumes 777-9 Test Flights After Two Month Pause

Pranjal Pande — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 05:10:13 GMT

The 777X has taken off for the first time in two months after Boeing and GE worked on issues regarding the GE9X engine reported last month. N779XW has been flying since December 17th and has completed three days of testing from its base in Seattle. Let's find out more.

Boeing 737 MAX Certification Deadline Delay Gets Backing Of Congress

Aaron Bailey — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 02:00:15 GMT

Boeing has finally won backing from US Congress to lift the looming deadline for its new safety cockpit alert system for its popular 737 MAX aircraft.

There Will Now Be No More Boeing 747 1st Flights

Charlotte Seet — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:15:15 GMT

The last aircraft of one of the longest-running projects in global aviation history is one flight closer to being delivered to the airline customer. After leaving the production line on December 6th, the last Boeing 747 left grounds for the first time for its flight testing phase on December 18th.

FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive For Boeing 787 Equipment Water Leaks

Jonathan E. Hendry — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 17:00:15 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The proposal, which was published this week, was prompted by reports of a loss of water pressure during flight and water leaks that affected sensitive electronic equipment.

Flight Review: Flying A Boeing 747 In A Real 747 Cockpit

Justin Hayward — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:20:12 GMT

The Boeing 747-400 has increasingly disappeared from service over the past few years. For anyone keen to see the aircraft, several have been saved and preserved (and hopefully more will be later). The latest to open to the public in the UK though offers quite a bit more. Manchester-based company The Deck 747 has preserved the upper deck portion of an ex-British Airways 747 – and converted it into a working flight simulator. Simple Flying’s Justin Hayward paid a visit to see the progress with the 747 and simulator – and try his hand at flying it.

On The Up: Boeing Delivered Almost 50 Commercial Aircraft Last Month

Linnea Ahlgren — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:00:32 GMT

After a dip in October, Boeing's delivery numbers are trending upward again. In November, the aerospace giant delivered 50 jets to customers around the world, up from 35 the month before. New airplane orders fell, however, coming in at 18 737 MAXs and three 767s. Of course, that number will increase multiple times when December figures are in, given United Airlines' pre-Christmas aircraft shopping spree.

NASA's SOFIA Boeing 747 Takes Off For The Final Time

Jonathan E. Hendry — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 21:01:15 GMT

The iconic NASA Boeing 747 carrying the world's largest flying observatory has completed its final flight. The Boeing 747SP, registration N747NA, is owned by NASA and was modified to carry a reflecting telescope for the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), from whence it derives its nickname.

United Airlines Places Biggest Widebody Order In US History For Up To 200 Boeing 787s

Tom Boon — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:30:16 GMT

United Airlines has today confirmed a firm order for 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, boosting its current order backlog to roughly 700 aircraft. Alongside the firm order for 100 aircraft, the US carrier has also placed 100 more options for additional 787s. The carrier's order could include all three aircraft models, the -8, -9, and -10.

Royal New Zealand Air Force Receives First Boeing P-8A Poseidon

Aaron Bailey — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 02:00:15 GMT

The first of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon is en route to New Zealand, destined for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). New Zealand's Ministry of Defence ordered four aircraft in a deal worth NZ $2.346 billion ($1.5 billion) to replace its six aging P-3K2 Orion.

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX Delivery Flights Carry 12,000lbs Of Humanitarian Aid

Tom Boon — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 02:00:15 GMT

Today, Boeing announced that it had helped transport more than 12,000 pounds of humanitarian aid to Ethiopia. The supplies were carried aboard three brand new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft being delivered from the manufacturer's Everett & Seattle delivery centers in the past month.

End Of An Era: Boeing's Final 747 To Roll Off The Production Line Today

Charlotte Seet — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:20:16 GMT

After more than five decades, aircraft manufacturer Boeing hit a bitter-sweet milestone on the evening of December 6th as the last Boeing 747 rolled out of its production line at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 1574th Boeing 747 will go through test flights before being delivered to Atlas Air early next January.

EASA Could Mandate 737 MAX Retrofits If Congress Doesn't

Luke Bodell — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 15:12:33 GMT

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has indicated it may demand safety retrofits to the Boeing 737 MAX regardless of what Congress decides. The two key changes involve an additional angle of attack measuring system and a stall warning silencing switch to enhance the plane's safety. Let's explore this story in greater detail below.

US Senator Creates Proposal To Grant Boeing Deadline Extension

Lukas Souza — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 20:46:32 GMT

Senate Commerce Committee chair Maria Cantwell has drafted a proposal to grant exceptions for Boeing's 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 variants. Until now, there has been no expectation that Boeing will receive certification for the two aircraft types by the end of 2022.

Emirates President Says Boeing 777X Test Program Paused Due To Issues With GE9X Engines

Joanna Bailey — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:33:36 GMT

If there’s one airline that’s keenly associated with the forthcoming Boeing 777X more than any other, it’s Emirates. The outspoken boss of the Middle Eastern airline, Sir Tim Clark, has been painfully transparent with the world’s media regarding his personal feelings towards the delays with the aircraft.

Stunning: Inside A Concept Boeing 737 MAX Business Jet

Joanna Bailey — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 14:30:54 GMT

Boeing is well known for its cutting-edge products in the defense and space environment, and is even more familiar to most as a maker of commercial airplanes. But there are other strings to this aerospace giant's bow, one of which is the private jet market. Boeing's first foray into the business jet market was in 1998, when the first 737-700 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) rolled out. Since then, the concept has been expanded to include iterations of its Dreamliner family, its 777 line, and the 747-8.

NASA Teams Up With Boeing's ecoDemonstrator Program To Test New Vortex Generators

Charlotte Seet — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:06:15 GMT

When it comes to sustainability in aviation, the familiar thoughts drive us toward Sustainable Aviation Fuels and next-generation aircraft that are more fuel efficient than their predecessors. However, a team of NASA and industry researchers have their ideas aimed toward the twist, specifically on metal alloys whose molecules change shape when exposed to a certain temperature range.

Judge Throws Out Class Action Lawsuits Against Boeing And Southwest Airlines

Lukas Souza — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:49:44 GMT

Early today, a United States appeals court dismissed class-action lawsuits against Boeing and Southwest Airlines, accusing the two of covering up fatal flaws of the Boeing 737 MAX 8.

Brazilian Shopping Center Puts Boeing 737-200 On Roof, Public Decorates With Football Stickers

Aaron Bailey — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 02:00:15 GMT

Football fans in Brazil have found an unusual outlet for their enthusiasm - a Boeing 737-200. The airplane resides on the roof of a shopping mall in Contagem, Minas Gerais state and, ahead of the Football World Cup in Qatar, fans arrived to stick thousands of Panini World Cup collection stickers to the aircraft. The event looks to attract fans to the mall and for 'Instagram worthy' photos with the aircraft's unique location during the FIFA World Cup.

First Boeing 737 MAX 10 For United Airlines Takes Flight

Riley Pickett — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 21:00:15 GMT

On Friday, November 18th, Boeing's first non-prototype 737 MAX 10 took flight sporting United Airlines' iconic blue and white livery. The short test flight marks a significant milestone for the MAX 10 project. Boeing hopes to get the MAX 10 certified as quickly as possible. However, federal regulations may require that the aircraft receive various changes before certification if the process is not completed by year's end.

Boeing 737 MAX 7 Not Likely To Receive Certification In 2022

Steven Walker — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:30:16 GMT

The acting head of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Billy Nolan, has said that he does not expect the Boeing 737 MAX 7 to be certified before the end of the year. The delay stems from additional requirements that are soon to be imposed on aircraft manufacturers.

Boeing Asks FAA To Approve Plan To Fix 787 Peeling Paint Issues

Lukas Souza — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:42:48 GMT

Airlines worldwide have experienced paint peeling on Boeing 787 wings and horizontal stabilizer surfaces. As a result, Boeing has asked the Federal Aviation Administration regulators to approve its plan to address the problem.

Second Southwest Retro Livery Spotted On Brand New 737 MAX 8

Riley Pickett — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 16:00:15 GMT

A new 737 MAX 8 was spotted sporting a retro livery while undergoing a test flight. This livery, known as the Canyon Blue livery, is a tribute to Southwest Airlines' heritage. This is the second 737 painted with a retro livery for Southwest this year. Boeing plans to deliver the airplane to Southwest as soon as possible.

US Watchdog Will Scrutinize FAA Oversight Of MCAS On Boeing 737 MAX

Luke Bodell — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 15:09:51 GMT

The US Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General (OIG) has said it will conduct a review of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) supervision during the Boeing 737 MAXs development. The agency's role in the MAX's MCAS system will come under particular scrutiny.

Air Astana Expecting Its 1st Leased Boeing 787 13 Years After Ordering The Dreamliner

Tom Boon — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:30:15 GMT

Air Astana looks set to finally take delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner some 13 years after placing an order for three 787-8s directly from Boeing. However, these Dreamliners are not from the pending Boeing order. Instead, three of the larger Boeing 787-9 will be leased from Air Lease Corporation, with deliveries starting in 2025.

Breaking: Silk Way West Airlines Firms Order For 2 Boeing 777X Freighters

Tom Boon — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:09:44 GMT

Azerbaijani cargo airline Silk Way West had placed a firm order for two of Boeing's next-generation 777 freighter. Through the order, Silk Way West becomes the first cargo customer for the 777-8F in the Eurasia region, according to the manufacturer. The order was previously listed as an unidentified customer in Boeing's order books, meaning that net orders won't increase.

FAA Proposes A New Airworthiness Directive For Boeing 737s

Riley Pickett — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:00:17 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing an airworthiness directive (AD) for select models of the Boeing 737. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) addresses the inspection of skin lap splices across the aircraft. This comes following the discovery that select splices on these aircraft may be subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD).

Boeing's October Deliveries Down Because Of 737 Fuselage Flaw

Lukas Souza — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:31:51 GMT

Boeing announced today that it delivered 35 aircraft in October, down from 51 in September, due to a 737 fuselage flaw. For the first time since July 2019, the American aircraft manufacturer did not lose orders through cancelation.

Boeing Shelves Plans For Any New Midsized Airplane Until 2035

Jonathan E. Hendry — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:49:08 GMT

Boeing Chief Executive Officer David Calhoun confirmed to investors this week that the aircraft manufacturer is not looking to introduce a brand-new model anytime soon. He cited the lack of propulsion systems on the horizon that can deliver the improvements to make developing a new airframe worthwhile.

Boeing's Penultimate 747 Spotted With Paint Job At Portland International Airport

Lukas Souza — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:16:16 GMT

The second to last Boeing 747 ever made is currently in the air flying from Portland International Airport to Paine Field in Everett. Flightradar24 lists the flight as a UPS flight and even has photos of a UPS 747, the aircraft in the air is an Atlas Air 747 with a Kuehne+Nagel livery.

Federal Judge Dismisses Boeing 737 MAX Pilot Lawsuit

Joe Kunzler — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:25:05 GMT

On October 31, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois’ Judge Steven C. Seeger ruled to dismiss a lawsuit against Boeing for Boeing’s problems with the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (“MCAS”), which was supposed to alleviate stall risk. Although the lawsuit stretched liability law too far, pilots were right to be concerned.

LOT Polish Airlines Requests Judge To Declare It A Crime Victim In Boeing 737 MAX Case

Riley Pickett — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:00:15 GMT

On Friday, October 28th, LOT Polish Airlines asked a US judge to declare it a crime victim as a part of the Boeing 737 MAX criminal case. If the judge approves and declares the airline a victim, the European carrier would likely be eligible for significant compensation from Boeing. The airline argues that the 20-month grounding of the MAX caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. All airlines whose 737 MAX aircraft were grounded would be entitled to millions in additional compensation if LOT's request is approved.

Boeing Foresees Supply Chain Constraints Continuing Through 2023

Nabeel Shaikh — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:15:15 GMT

Boeing CEO David Calhoun expressed concern at the aircraft manufacturer's ability to deliver 737 and 787 planes at full capacity by 2023 during the company's third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday. The announcement comes as the aviation giant struggles to recover from issues plaguing its supply chain and instead relies on its limited inventory to help fill orders.

China Southern's Booking Engine Hints The Boeing 737 MAX Could Return On Sunday

Linnea Ahlgren — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:16:13 GMT

China Southern seems to have scheduled the Boeing 737 MAX for service. As spotted by Reuters, the airline has passengers being able to book themselves onto the type for domestic flights on October 30. If the carrier does not change equipment, this would mean the return of the MAX to commercial service in China after over three years of grounding.

Boeing Says China Needs 8,485 New Planes By 2041

Michael Doran — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:25:14 GMT

In its latest Commercial Market Outlook, Boeing forecasted that the world's in-service commercial fleet would nearly double over the next 20 years. It said that the fleet would grow from 25,900 aircraft in 2019 to 47,080 by 2041, creating a demand for 41,170 new aircraft in that period.

Boeing Returns To Loss Despite 787 Delivery Resumption

Tom Boon — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:27:44 GMT

After reporting a $490 million profit in the second quarter of 2022, Boeing's quarterly earnings have returned to losses in the third quarter. The American aerospace manufacturer today revealed a core loss of $3.078 billion, equating to a loss of $6.18 per share. The numbers come in a quarter where the planemaker saw increased commercial aircraft revenues thanks to the resumption of Boeing 787 deliveries.

Breaking: Alaska Airlines Places Its Largest Order Ever Adding 52 Boeing 737 MAXs

Linnea Ahlgren — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:18:22 GMT

Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday it would be exercising options to purchase 52 Boeing 737 MAX jets - constituting the airline's biggest aircraft order in its 90 years of operations. Deliveries will take place between 2024 and 2027 and will take the MAX fleet from a planned 94 to 146 aircraft.

Video: John Travolta Gives A Tour Of Boeing's 737 Business Jet

Charlotte Seet — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:14 GMT

While American actor John Travolta might be famous for his roles in box-office successes such as Carrie and Grease, Travolta is also well known for his wild passion for aviation, as shown through his admirable collection of aircraft. And it seems like the movie star is looking to add yet another, as he guides an exclusive tour onboard the Boeing Business Jet 737.

Judge Questions Boeing's 737 MAX $2.5 Billion Plea Agreement

Luke Bodell — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 13:13:04 GMT

A US District Judge has challenged Boeing's $2.5 billion plea deal regarding the 737 MAX crash investigation. The North Texas judge ruled yesterday that Boeing's plea deal violated federal law by not consulting with the victims' families. Let's unpack this developing story below.

Boeing Gets Backing Of Republican Senator In 737 MAX Certification Delay Request

Riley Pickett — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:00:15 GMT

Boeing is now being backed by a US senator and a major airline. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has shared a commitment to seeing Boeing's approval window extended to ensure that its next 737 MAX variants are built upon the existing design. United Airlines has also committed to helping Boeing secure approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the proposed design. While other parties, including Captain Sullenberger, have taken a stance against the extension.

Undelivered 737 MAX: Boeing Views Air India As A Potential Customer

Gaurav Joshi — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:43:39 GMT

With uncertainty shrouding the China-bound 737 MAX jets, Boeing is actively looking for potential airlines that could buy some of these planes to free up some cash. And Air India (AI) seems to be one of many airlines the planemaker has its eyes on.

Captain Sully Opposes Extension To Boeing 737 MAX Equipment Exemption

Joe Kunzler — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:43:40 GMT

The legendary pilot Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger has added his name to those lobbying to deny the Boeing 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 an exemption to the upcoming federal requirement to install Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) into their cockpits. Per Jon Ostrower of The Air Current, Sullenberger is concerned about the “startle effect” Allied Pilots Association mentioned in their October 5 statement, which can delay a pilot's response to any in-flight event, much less an emergency.

Cargolux Firms Its Boeing 777-8F Order Placed At Farnborough

Riley Pickett — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:00:15 GMT

Cargolux has signed an official order for the Boeing 777-8F. The order is for 10 of the freighter aircraft with the option to purchase six more. The airline announced its intentions to acquire this aircraft over the summer at the Farnborough Airshow. It plans to steadily build a fleet of 777 freighters to take the place of its aging 747-400 fleet.

Boeing Delivered 9 787 Dreamliners In The Third Quarter

Charlotte Seet — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 03:00:14 GMT

In September, Boeing delivered 51 aircraft and booked 90 commitments to its order log as the manufacturer continues to anticipate strong demand for new aircraft. Including last month's numbers meant that Boeing delivered approximately 328 aircraft this year, an average of close to 37 per month.

Boeing 747 Dreamlifter Loses Wheel Departing Taranto, Italy

Daniel Martínez Garbuno — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:31:38 GMT

A Boeing 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter, also known as the Dreamlifter, suffered an incident while departing from Taranto Airport (TAR) in Italy on its way to Charleston Airport (CHS) in the United States. The aircraft lost a wheel from its main landing gear.

Mongolian Airlines Flies A Boeing 737 MAX Into China

Jake Hardiman — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:00:14 GMT

MIAT Mongolian Airlines appears to have been the first foreign carrier to have flown a Boeing 737 MAX series aircraft into China on a commercial flight since the country grounded the type in 2019. This morning, the Mongolian flag carrier operated a flight from Ulaanbaatar to Guangzhou using its Boeing 737 MAX 8.

Southwest Pilots Union Supports Boeing 737 MAX 7 & 10 Certification Extension

Joe Kunzler — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 21:05:14 GMT

Southwest Airlines Pilots Association or SWAPA is requesting that the Boeing 737-7 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10 models receive a waiver from Congress’ new requirement to have EICAS or Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) installed. So with SWAPA members having different 737s to fly throughout the duty day – SWAPA is attempting to retain cockpit commonality.

Boeing Joins The European Regions Airline Association

Sumit Singh — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:40:24 GMT

Boeing is now a member of the European Regions Airline Association (ERA). The United States-based manufacturing powerhouse joins 200 other companies that are part of this group.

Boeing Expects 737 MAX 10 Certification Next Summer Or Later

Luke Bodell — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:11:17 GMT

Boeing does not expect to be granted approval for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 before next summer, having previously hoped the plane would be ready to enter service by early 2023. We take a closer look at this story below.

Boeing Has Now Delivered 100 Converted 737-800 Aircraft

Nicole Kylie — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:15:14 GMT

Boeing announced this week the delivery of its 100th contracted 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). In this significant milestone, the aircraft was delivered to the world’s largest lessor, AerCap, which was also the launch customer for the 737 BCF program in 2016.

What Happens If Boeing Doesn’t Certify The 737 MAX 7 & 10 This Year?

Jake Hardiman — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:00:15 GMT

While Boeing's 737 MAX 8 and 9 models are seeing increasingly widespread use around the world, the family's smallest and largest variants are yet to enter commercial service. This is because the MAX 7 and 10 are still awaiting certification, with the end of the year representing the deadline for this. However, recent developments have cast doubts over the process, with the FAA unimpressed.

WestJet Increases Boeing Commitment With Order For 42 737 MAX 10s

Joanna Bailey — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:08:38 GMT

Canadian airline WestJet has strengthened its commitment to the Boeing 737 family with an order today for an additional 42 of its largest variant – the 737 MAX 10. The airline will also have options on a further 22 of the type, potentially giving it a total MAX fleet of 105 airplanes in the future.

China Airlines Has Finalized Its 16 Aircraft Boeing 787 Order

Tom Boon — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:48:40 GMT

Taiwan's China Airlines has firmed its order for 16 Boeing 787-9 aircraft with options for another eight. The firmed-up order was announced by Boeing this afternoon and will allow the airline to cut CO2 emissions by up to 25%.

China's Aviation Regulators Hold 737 MAX Evaluation Meeting At Boeing's Zhoushan Factory

Su Wu — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:30:14 GMT

Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) organized a specific Aircraft Evaluation Group (AEG, part of CAAC's Flight Standards Department) meeting about the Boeing 737 MAX in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, on September 14th. The purpose of the meeting was to review the aircraft training specifications of the 737 Series after the relevant improvements.

737 MAX: Boeing To Pay $200 Million Over Misleading Investigators Regarding Crashes

Linnea Ahlgren — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:02:54 GMT

The 737 MAX may be back and flying almost all over the world again. However, Boeing's financial woes in the wake of the fatal crashes that caused the type's lengthy grounding are not over. The American aerospace manufacturer will need to pay $200 million for misleading investigators, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said on Thursday.

China's Aviation Regulator Has Been Discussing The 737 MAX With Boeing

Lukas Souza — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 18:45:47 GMT

Last week, China's aviation regulator met with Boeing about the return of the 737 MAX to Chinese aviation. The MAX fleet has not flown in China since 2019 after two fatal crashes grounded the aircraft worldwide.

British Airways Has Taken Delivery Of Its 1st Boeing 787 In Over 2 Years

Tom Boon — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:00:14 GMT

British Airways has taken delivery of its 1st Boeing 787 in over two years. Since taking delivery of its 1st two Boeing 787-10s in the space of a week, the British flag carrier hasn't taken any further 787s, with brand-new aircraft going to desert storage in California instead.

Boeing CEO: 787 Freighter Still A Strong Suitor To Succeed 767F

Luke Bodell — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 13:08:56 GMT

Boeing CEO David Calhoun has claimed the aerospace manufacturer is still considering a 787 Dreamliner freighter variant to replace the 767F. Boeing must stop production of its Boeing 767 and 777 freighters by 2027 to comply with emission regulations.

Boeing Is Reassigning Chinese 737 MAX Orders As Flight Ban Remains In Place

Riley Pickett — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 02:00:14 GMT

Boeing has announced that it will reassign multiple 737 MAX aircraft that were promised to Chinese buyers to other non-Chinese airlines as a trade ban between the US and China persists. The planemaker claims it cannot keep the planes in storage any longer without turning a profit.

Boeing Boosts Output As 787 Deliveries Resume

Charlotte Seet — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 21:00:14 GMT

After the long-awaited resumption in the deliveries of the Dreamliner was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last month, Boeing's deliveries have gradually improved to 35 aircraft. The manufacturer delivered 27 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, five freighters, and two Dreamliners.

Could Boeing See The 737 MAX 7 Certified Before The MAX 10?

Daniel Martínez Garbuno — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:14 GMT

Boeing expects the B737 MAX 7 program to be certified before the B737 MAX 10, while the certification of the bigger narrowbody program could drag all the way to the first half of 2023. This is raising questions about the 2022 deadline mandated by the US Congress.

Former Qantas Boeing 747-400 Set To Be Scrapped By Rolls-Royce

Tom Boon — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:00:14 GMT

A former Qantas Boeing 747-400 that was due to be turned into an engine testbed for Rolls-Royce will instead likely be scrapped in the coming weeks. As first reported by FlightGlobal, the company's focus will change to maintaining its existing Boeing 747-200 testbed aircraft for a reduced flying test load that has been forecast.

Finally! KLM Takes Delivery Of First Boeing 787-10 In 2 Years

Chris Loh — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 08:00:14 GMT

On August 31st, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines received its 6th Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. While being the 6th delivery of this 787 variant is hardly newsworthy, the fact that it was the first Dreamliner delivered to KLM in over two years is rather notable. Indeed, prior to this new aircraft touching down, KLM latest 787-10 had arrived in February 2020. Let's take a look at the details of the new jet in this article.

United Airlines' 1st Boeing 737 MAX 10 Is Spotted In Seattle

Charlotte Seet — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 21:00:14 GMT

Boeing currently has an order book for more than 700 737 MAX 10 aircraft across more than 15 different airlines, including United Airlines, with more than 200 units ordered. With one of the biggest 737 MAX fleets within the US, United Airlines is eager to welcome the largest version of the MAX aircraft as its first aircraft has been spotted in Seattle with its white and blue livery.

China Airlines To Replace Its Airbus A330s With 16 New Boeing 787s

Luke Bodell — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:47:58 GMT

China Airlines has announced it will purchase 16 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners to replace its aging Airbus A330 fleet. The Taiwanese carrier also has the option for a further eight aircraft and expects deliveries to begin from 2025.

Lufthansa's 1st Boeing 787 Is Due To Be Delivered Today

Tom Boon — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:00:14 GMT

Lufthansa is gearing up to take delivery of its 1st Boeing 787 tomorrow. According to a post on the airline's Instagram story and confirmed to Simple Flying by the airline, D-ABPA is scheduled to depart Seattle at around 16:00 local time before arriving at the airline's Frankfurt stronghold tomorrow morning.