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New United Flight to Brisbane brings tourism opportunities

Juergen T Steinmetz Jun 8, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN Tourism in Australia and the United States will get a sizable push later this year. You cannot book the flight yet on united.com, but the Queensland Government and Brisbane…

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Boeing 777X completes first international flight for Dubai Air Show

Joe Cusmano Nov 23, 2021

The 2021 Dubai Airshow ended last week. The biannual event was last hosted in November 2019, which was the same month when scientists discovered a new virus, which has since been named…

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Boeing delays might push Emirates to pursue Airbus A350s

Joe Cusmano Nov 20, 2021

Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates, has said the Gulf airline might consider speeding deliveries of Airbus SE A350 planes if Boeing Co. fails to deliver the rival 777X model on time.

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Boeing 777X completes first flight for Dubai Air Show

Joe Cusmano Nov 15, 2021

Boeing’s 777X aircraft has completed its longest and first international flight to Dubai for the biannual air show.

Rebound in Middle East aviation soon, 3K planes needed as market worth $1.4 trillion: Boeing

Megha Paul Oct 21, 2021

Boeing has found that airlines in the Middle East will require 3,000 new airplanes valued at $700 billion over the next two decades

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Boeing predicts Chinese airlines will buy 8,700 Planes by 2040

Joe Cusmano Oct 7, 2021

According to Boeing's estimates, Chinese airlines will require 8,700 new planes worth $1.47 trillion by 2040 to keep up with the country's growing commercial air travel demand.

Boeing predicts aviation recovery by 2024

Megha Paul Sep 21, 2021

Boeing has released its annual forecast for the commercial, defence and space aerospace market, reflecting signs of a recovery following the impacts of Covid-19

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Boeing reports increasing profits in the second quarter

Joe Cusmano Aug 5, 2021

Boeing reported $17 billion in revenue for the second quarter, owing to increased demand for commercial aircraft.

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Boeing releases maiden Sustainability Report

Megha Paul Aug 3, 2021

Boeing released its first Sustainability Report to share its vision for the future of sustainable aerospace, establish broad sustainability goals and highlight environmental, social and…

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India’s air travel will double in next decade: Boeing

Megha Paul Apr 9, 2021

Boeing has forecast strong aviation growth in India due to the country’s growing economy and an expanding middle class, fuelling demand for more than 2,200 new jets valued at nearly USD 320…

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Boeing CEO on navigating through biggest crisis in aviation history

Megha Paul Feb 2, 2021

In an exclusive interview, Boeing's new CEO talks about the roadmap ahead for the company. Excerpts:

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Boeing to pay USD 2.5 billion for settling fraud charge over 737 Max plane

Megha Paul Jan 11, 2021

Boeing has agreed to pay USD 2.5 billion to settle criminal charges in the US centred on the troubled 737 Max

Boeing names new chief information officer

Megha Paul Mar 4, 2020

Boeing has announced it has appointed Susan Doniz as the company’s chief information officer and senior vice president of information technology and data analytics, effective from May.…

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ANA places latest 787 Dreamliner order with Boeing

Megha Paul Feb 27, 2020

Boeing and Japanese airline group All Nippon Airways (ANA) have signed a deal for 20 more 787 Dreamliner planes. The agreement includes 11 787-10s, one 787-9 and options for five 787-9s…

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Etihad Aviation gets approval to train Boeing pilots

Megha Paul Jan 23, 2020

Etihad Aviation Training, the specialist training division of Etihad Aviation Group, has become the first aviation company in the Middle East to gain approval from the European Aviation…

Boeing 737 crashes in Iran shortly after takeoff

Christian Tolentino Jan 8, 2020

Just after Iran's retaliation in Iraq against the US forces, a Ukranian Boeing 737 crashed shortly after take-off from Iran's international airport.

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Delta resumes Mumbai-New York flight after a decade

Megha Paul Dec 25, 2019

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has resumed its non-stop flight services from Mumbai to New York, starting 24 December, almost a decade after it discontinued the route due to the stiff…

Boeing fires CEO Dennis Muilenburg as 737 Max crisis deepens

Megha Paul Dec 24, 2019

With the mounting losses faced by the company and a damaged reputation owing to the 737 Max crisis, the Boeing board of directors has forced the resignation of Dennis Muilenberg, CEO of…

5 scariest events that happened in travel this year

Kristin Mariano Oct 31, 2019

Happy Halloween! It is the perfect time to share horror stories. This year, the travel industry suffered a number of events. Below are the five events in travel that spooked everyone in the…

SpiceJet eyes USD 10 billion-plus Airbus deal

Megha Paul Sep 27, 2019

SpiceJet is weighing an. order for at least 100 Airbus planes as Boeing grapples with the fallout over its grounded 737 MAX. The budget carrier, a major global customer for the MAX, may…

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Jet Airways to lose Boeing 777 fleet as US lender bank approaches DGCA

Megha Paul Jun 14, 2019

Grounded Jet Airways could lose its wide-body Boeing 777 fleet as its lender US Export-Import (Exim) Bank has written to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to de-register…

AAI inks pact with Boeing to modernise air traffic management

Megha Paul Jun 6, 2019

The state-owned airport operator Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed a technical assistance agreement with Boeing to develop a 10-year communication, navigation and surveillance/air…

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Another Boeing 737 Max 8 makes emergency landing due to engine problem

Kristin Mariano Mar 27, 2019

As investigation on Boeing 737 Max 8 progresses, another plane of its model made an emergency landing shortly after departing Orlando.

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Lost trust: Garuda and Lion Air snub 737 Max 8

Kristin Mariano Mar 26, 2019

Indonesia’s Garuda has told Boeing that it will cancel its multi-billion impending order for 49 737 Max 8 jets after the model was involved in two fatal crashes.

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737 MAX Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System: Could the craft’s new safety tech be the reason for its failure?

Kristin Mariano Mar 20, 2019

Initial findings have found “similarities” between the two accidents related to the anti-stall software of the aircraft. In both cases, allegedly the pilots battled with the craft software…

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Vietjet inks USD 18 billion deals with Boeing and GE for 100 aircrafts

Kristin Mariano Mar 1, 2019

Low cost carrier Vietjet signed deals with Boeing and General Electric for a total of USD 18 billion to expand its fleet.

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Virgin and Boeing join forces with LanzaTech to “create the carbon future we need”

Alastair Newport Oct 5, 2018

Two of aviation’s biggest names unveiled what they believed to be a “landmark step” towards the future of the industry with the development of a commercial yet sustainable fuel yesterday…

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Oman Air set to add fourth Boeing to its fleet

Mili Sep 27, 2018

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is set to take delivery of the fourth of 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8s it ordered.

VIDEOS: Space tourism – the future of travel

Christian Tolentino Aug 10, 2018

Governments used to be the only ones who could send earthlings into orbit,

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Vistara to order USD 3.1 billion worth of aircraft from Airbus and Boeing

Mili Jul 13, 2018

Vistara, joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, agreed to place firm orders with Airbus for 13 aircraft from the A320neo family and with Boeing for six 787-9 Dreamliners valuing…

Boeing delivers first of thirty 737 MAX jets for Ethiopian Airlines

Christian Tolentino Jul 5, 2018

Africa's largest and fastest-growing airline, Ethiopian Airlines, has received the first of its expected 30 MAX jets from Boeing, making it the largest 737 MAX fleet in the continent.

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Royal Air Maroc celebrates 60 years with $1.1 billion blow out

Alastair Newport Dec 29, 2017 24

Boeing and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) today announced orders for (4) 787-9 Dreamliners – valued at $1.1 billion at list prices – that will enable Morocco's flag carrier to expand international…

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Philippine Airlines receives 10th Boeing 777-300ER from Avation PLC

Simon Willmore Dec 19, 2017 4

Avation PLC's first aeroplane, a 777-300ER (Extended Range), was the newest addition to the fleet of Philippine Airlines (PAL). This delivery has increased the Southeast Asia-based flag…

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El Al welcomes first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2017

El Al has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The new long-haul jet, a 787-9 model, touched down in Tel Aviv this week following a non-stop, 10,856km delivery…

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Brain Waves: travel’s latest innovations including driverless buses in Taipei

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2017

Taipei tests self-driving bus A self-driving bus was tested on the streets of Taipei earlier this month. From 1-5 August, a battery-powered EZ10 driverless vehicle was put through its…

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Indian airlines to need 2,100 new jets

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2017

Indian airlines will need to purchase 2,100 new jet aircraft valued at US$290 billion over the next 20 years, a new report has predicted. According to Boeing's latest Current Market…

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Asia Pacific to need quarter of a million new pilots

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2017

Airlines based in the Asia Pacific region will need to find more than a quarter of a million new pilots over the next 20 years, Boeing has predicted. According to the "2017 Pilot and…

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Malaysia Airlines orders Boeing’s high-capacity 737

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2017

Malaysia Airlines has placed an order for 10 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft - the new high-capacity version of popular single-aisle jet. The deal, which is valued at US$1.25 billion at…

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China’s Okay Airways boosts fleet with Boeing

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2017

Okay Airways, the Tianjin-based airline, has moved to expand its operations with the placement of orders for 20 Boeing aircraft. The airline, which operates both domestic and…

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SpiceJet pens deal for 40 new Boeing jets

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2017

SpiceJet has continued its recovery with the placement of a major order for 40 new Boeing aircraft. The deal, which was confirmed at this week's Paris Air Show and is valued at US$4.7…

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Malindo Air welcomes world’s first Boeing 737 MAX

Mark Elliott May 17, 2017

Malaysia's Malindo Air continued to expand and modernise its fleet this week with the delivery of its first ever Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The new jet, a 737 MAX 8 model, was handed…

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Boeing’s largest new 737 MAX takes to the skies

Mark Elliott Apr 15, 2017

The new Boeing 737 MAX 9 has completed its first flight above the US planemaker's factory near Seattle. The largest version of the fuel-efficient single-aisle series, the737 MAX 9 has…

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Cutting-edge new aircraft could bring down cost of travel

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2017

Two state-of-the-art new aircraft were officially unveiled this week, both of which will help airlines improve their fuel-efficiency and cut costs. With jet fuel accounting for up to 40%…

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Boeing unveils largest Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Feb 20, 2017

Boeing has unveiled the largest version of its revolutionary long-haul jet series, the 787 Dreamliner. The new 787-10 model is 68.3 metres long - 5.5m longer than the previous…

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Shanghai’s Juneyao Airlines plans for long-haul future

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2017

Juneyao Airlines, the Shanghai-based carrier, is moving ahead with its long-haul expansion plans, as it targets the launch of new routes to the US and Europe. The airline has…

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SIA secures long-haul future with huge aircraft deal

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2017

Singapore Airlines has secured its future capacity needs with the placement of a massive aircraft order with Boeing. The national carrier has signed a letter of intent with the US…

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Indian airline seals huge 205-jet deal

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2017

An Indian airline has placed one of the largest aircraft orders in the history of commercial aviation. Ajay Singh, chairman of Delhi-based SpiceJet, revealed on Friday that he is…

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Korean LCC pushes ahead with expansion

Mark Elliott Jan 11, 2017

Jeju Air, the South Korean low-cost carrier, is moving ahead with its expansion plans by placing an order with Boeing for three more aircraft. The new 737-800 aircraft are worth…

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Boeing pens huge deal to modernise Iranian air fleet

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2016

Iran’s bid to modernise its aviation sector has reached another major milestone, with the placement of an 80-aircraft deal with Boeing. The new contract, which was signed under the terms…

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Boeing starts building biggest Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2016

Boeing has started final assembly work on its first B787-10 Dreamliner, the largest version of the revolutionary long-haul aircraft series. Now under construction at Boeing's factory…

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China to need nearly half of new Asian pilots

Mark Elliott Dec 8, 2016

Almost half of the new pilots hired by Asia Pacific airlines over the next 20 years will be employed by Chinese carriers, a new report has predicted. In its latest 'Pilot &…

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Boeing works on “panoramic” aircraft windows

Mark Elliott Dec 7, 2016

Boeing has revealed plans to help develop the 'Skyview Panoramic Window', which is billed as "the largest window available on any passenger jet". Developed by GKN Aerospace, the new…

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Air France joins Dreamliner club

Mark Elliott Dec 5, 2016

Air France has become the latest airline to take delivery of Boeing's newest long-haul aircraft, the B787 Dreamliner. The twin-aisle aircraft, which becomes the 500th Dreamliner to…

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Fiji Airways revamps fleet with Boeing deal

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2016

Fiji Airways has revealed plans to modernise its fleet of single-aisle jet aircraft, which it uses to operate flights across Oceania and the Pacific. The national carrier has placed an…

Airlines and Aviation

Southeast Asian airlines to buy US$500bn worth of new planes

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2016

Airlines in Southeast Asia will need to purchase 3,860 new aircraft worth more than US$500 billion over the next 20 years, Boeing has revealed. Releasing its latest regional forecast…

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New Chinese airline enters global stage with Dreamliner deal

Mark Elliott Nov 2, 2016

A new Chinese passenger airline has moved on to the global stage by ordering five long-haul Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing. Formerly a cargo carrier, Shenzhen-based Donghai Airlines only…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines beefs up long-haul fleet

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2016

Philippine Airlines has boosted its long-haul fleet with the arrival of a new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Leased from Intrepid Aviation, the new twin-aisle aircraft will be primarily…

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China Southern confirms deal for larger Dreamliners

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2016

China Southern Airlines has finalised an order for 12 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, the extended version of the fuel-efficient long-haul jet. The new order, which is valued at US$3.2 billion…

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Qatar Airways orders 100 new aircraft

Mark Elliott Oct 10, 2016

Qatar Airways has placed another huge aircraft order, this time agreeing to purchase up to 100 new Boeing jets. The rapidly-expanding Gulf carrier has penned a firm order for 40…

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US to issue aircraft purchasing licences to Iran within weeks

Gemma Greenwood Sep 19, 2016

The United States will issue export licences to Iran within weeks to facilitate the purchase of Boeing and Airbus jets and European ATR turboprop planes, a senior Iranian official said…

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Chinese airlines to buy US$1 trillion worth of new planes

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2016

Airlines in China will need to purchase new aircraft worth more than US$1 trillion over the next 20 years. According to Boeing's latest Current Market Outlook (CMO) for China, which was…

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Dreamliner opens up Uzbekistan as Europe-Asia bridge

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2016

Uzbekistan could soon become a new transit option for passengers travelling between Europe and Asia. The country's national carrier, Uzbekistan Airways, took delivery of its first…

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Jet Airways to delay Dreamliner deliveries

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2016

Jet Airways has asked Boeing to delay the delivery of its 10 B787 Dreamliners, the Economic Times reports. The Mumbai-based carrier had been due to start receiving the new long-haul…

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ANA becomes first airline to operate 50 Dreamliners

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2016

Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) has become the first airline in the world to operate a fleet of 50 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The airline's 50th Dreamliner was handed over to the carrier on…

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Honeywell’s ‘Flying Technology Lab’ comes to Dubai

Gemma Greenwood Aug 7, 2016

Honeywell has brought its industry-leading test aircraft to Dubai as part of final testing for a revolutionary new GX Aviation, high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi network being rolled out across…

Airlines and Aviation

ME needs 58,000 new pilots to meet demand

Gemma Greenwood Jul 31, 2016

The Middle East will need 58,000 new pilots to meet air passenger demand in the region over the next 20 years, according to US plane maker Boeing. Its 2016 Pilot and Technician Outlook…

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Malaysia Airlines revamps fleet with “game-changing” deal

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2016

Malaysia Airlines has moved to expand and renew its short-haul fleet, with the signing of a major deal for up to 50 aircraft. The Kuala Lumpur-based national carrier has placed a firm…

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Boeing raises pilot forecast for Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2016

Airlines in the Asia Pacific region will need to find a staggering 248,000 new pilots over the next 20 years, according to Boeing's latest forecast. In the 2016 edition of its 'Pilot…

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India needs 1,850 new planes to meet surging demand

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2016

The sharp growth of air passenger traffic in India will drive the need for airlines to purchase hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of new aircraft, a new report has revealed.…

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Iran orders 100 Boeing jets, aviation head states

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2016

Iran has continued to modernise its passenger aircraft fleet with the placement of an order for 100 Boeing aircraft. The country's FARS news agency reported the head of Iran’s Civil…

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Hainan Airlines welcomes first new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2016

Hainan Airlines has celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The delivery, which took place on Wednesday 8 June 2016, makes Hainan Airlines the first Chinese…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2016

JOHN BRUNS has been named as the new president of Boeing China, effective 1 July. He will be based in Beijing. A company veteran, Bruns initially joined McDonnell Douglas in 1986 and…

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Air China enters Dreamliner era

Mark Elliott May 29, 2016

Air China has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The new long-haul jet was officially handed over to the airline in a ceremony in Beijing last week. Air…

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Vietjet places Vietnam’s largest aircraft order

Mark Elliott May 23, 2016

Vietjet has placed the largest single aircraft order in the history of Vietnamese aviation. The low-cost carrier has finalised an order with Boeing for 100 new B737 MAX 200 aircraft,…

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China Airlines welcomes unique co-branded Boeing 777

Mark Elliott May 17, 2016

China Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777 aircraft, which features the liveries of both the Taiwanese airline and the US planemaker. The twin-aisle aircraft, which becomes…

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Qatar Airways reaches fleet milestone

Mark Elliott May 10, 2016

Qatar Airways has reached a milestone in its fleet expansion efforts, with the arrival of its 50th Boeing 777 aircraft. The wide-body jet has become the backbone of the airline's…

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Boeing’s new wing design arrives in Asia

Mark Elliott May 5, 2016

Boeing's distinctive "Split Scimitar Winglets" will be launched in Asia as part of a new agreement with Thailand's NewGen Airways. A new partnership between the Bangkok-based carrier…

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Fleet expansion for Turkish Airlines

Mark Elliott May 3, 2016

Boeing is set to deliver a record number of aircraft this year to Turkish Airlines. In total, the airline will take delivery of six 777-300ERs and 20 next-generation 737-800s. Ahmet…

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China Eastern secures long-haul future with latest jets

Mark Elliott Apr 29, 2016

China Eastern Airlines has placed orders for two of the world’s most modern jets as it moves to expand its long-haul network. The Shanghai-based carrier has agreed to purchase 15…

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Xiamen Airlines places another big aircraft order

Mark Elliott Apr 27, 2016

Xiamen Airlines has continued to expand its fleet with an order for 10 more Boeing 737-800s. The carrier, which is based in southeast China's Fujian province, operates an all-Boeing…

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ADEC, Boeing, and Mubadala launch afterschool programmes

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2016

Boeing, the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) and Mubadala Development Company have partnered to launch the ‘curiosity machine’ - an engineering focused design programme, to the UAE.…

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Air India to expand long-haul fleet

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2016

Air India is planning to expand its fleet of long-haul aircraft in an effort to enhance its international route network, the Indian Express reports. The national carrier currently…

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Air Europa takes delivery of B787 Dreamliner

Aaron Greenwood Mar 16, 2016

Boeing, Air Europa and SMBC Aviation Capital are celebrating the delivery of the carrier's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner this week. Air Europa has taken delivery of its first 787 Dreamliner…

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Boeing starts work on largest Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2016

Boeing has commenced major assembly work on its first B787-10 aircraft - the largest version of the long-haul Dreamliner series. The fuselage work commenced on 14 March, two weeks…

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Boeing helps Nok Air solve pilot problems

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2016

Thailand's Nok Air has formed a new partnership with Boeing aimed at alleviating the low-cost carrier's pilot crunch. The Bangkok-based airline has formed a new flight training…

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Boeing collaborates with Paramount on Light Multi-role aircraft

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2016

Boeing has recently collaborated with Paramount Group expanding the 2014 agreement to cooperate on an advanced mission system for a variant of advanced, high performance, reconnaissance,…

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Norwegian welcomes new Dreamliner for long-haul growth

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2016

Norwegian has expanded its long-haul fleet with the addition of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The new twin-aisle jet is being leased to Norwegian by MG Aviation and will…

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PNG’s Air Niugini broadens horizons with Boeing

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2016

Air Niugini, the Papua New Guinea-based carrier, is planning to expand its network following the placement of an order for the new fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The deal,…

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China’s Okay Airways orders 12 Boeing 737s

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2016

Okay Airways has placed an order for 12 Boeing 737 aircraft. Signed at the Singapore Airshow, the deal is valued at US$1.3 billion at current list prices and includes eight B737 MAX…

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Asia Pacific air fleet to more than double in size

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2016

The number of commercial aircraft operated by airlines in the Asia Pacific region will more than double in the next 20 years, Airbus has forecast. The European planemaker used this week's…

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UN agrees to cut aircraft CO2 emissions

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2016

The UN's civil aviation body has committed to reducing the carbon emissions produced by commercial aircraft. In a meeting in Montreal, the International Civil Aviation Organization…

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Saudia welcomes first Dreamliners

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2016

Saudi Arabian Airlines has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The new aircraft form part of a triple delivery to the Saudi Arabian national carrier, comprising…

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New Boeing 737 MAX takes to the skies

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2016

The new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft took to the skies for the first time on Friday, marking the start of a major flight-test programme. The new fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft, which…

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SWISS unveils new aircraft for long-haul routes

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2016

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which will be deployed on long-haul routes to Asia and the Americas. The Swiss…

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Turkish Airlines and Boeing sign long term agreement

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2016

Turkish Airlines and Boeing signed an agreement this week that aims to strengthen Turkish Airlines’ long-term plans, as well as Turkey’s aerospace and technology capabilities. The…

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Emirates, Boeing launch ‘View from Above’

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2016

Emirates has recently partnered with Boeing to sponsor ‘View from Above’. This is one of the largest aerial filming projects ever conducted using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),…

Gulf Air restructures its aircraft order totalling US$ 7.6 billion

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2016

The recent Bahrain International Airshow witnessed Gulf Air restructure its orders of 45 aircraft with Boeing and Airbus in deals worth a combined total of USD7.6 billion. The orders…

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Airbus beats Boeing in 2015 order race

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2016

Airbus took more new commercial aircraft orders than its rival Boeing last year. The European planemaker won the annual race for new orders, selling a net total of 1,036 new aircraft to…

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Air China seals deal for six Boeing 777s

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2016

Air China has placed an order for six more Boeing 777s, as it continues to expand its long-haul fleet. The new B777-300ER aircraft, which are valued at more than US$2 billion, add to…

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China Southern orders 80 Boeing aircraft

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2015

China Southern Airlines has moved to expand and renew its short-haul fleet, with the announcement of a major new order with Boeing. The Guangzhou-based carrier, which is Asia's…

Airlines and Aviation

Seattle airport wants to power “all flights” with biofuel

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2015

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has embarked on an ambitious plan to power "all flights by all airlines" using biofuel. As the first step towards this goal, the Port of Seattle,…

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Boeing reveals first new B737 MAX

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2015

Boeing's first ever B737 MAX aircraft emerged from the factory this week. The event, which was witness by thousands of Boeing employees, marks a major milestone in the aircraft…

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Boeing finalises design of largest Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2015

Boeing has finalised the design of its largest Dreamliner aircraft, the B787-10. The project milestone, which Boeing said was reached "nearly two weeks ahead of schedule", means that…

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Biman Bangladesh modernises fleet

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2015

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-800 aircraft, as part of the national carrier's fleet modernisation plan. The new single-aisle jet, which marks the…

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EVA Air confirms largest ever order

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2015

EVA Air today finalised the largest aircraft order in the history of Taiwanese aviation. The deal with Boeing for up to 24 B787-10 Dreamliners and two B777-300ER aircraft is valued at…

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Bombardier to launch Boeing-Airbus rival in 2016

Mark Elliott Nov 9, 2015

Bombardier will launch a new passenger aircraft next year, which could become a rival to Boeing and Airbus. The Canadian planemaker has confirmed that it first ever CS300 aircraft…

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Boeing plans Middle East headquarters at Dubai South

Mark Elliott Nov 9, 2015

In a recent development, Boeing signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Dubai South, outlining the company’s intention to establish its Middle East headquarters. The agreement…

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Korean Air confirms 32 aircraft order

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2015

Korean Air has finalised an order with Boeing for 32 new aircraft. The airline initially signed a deal for 30 B737 MAX aircraft and two additional B777-300ERs during this year's Paris…

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Qatar Airways welcomes two more Dreamliners

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2015

Qatar Airways took delivery of its 24th and 25th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on Wednesday, in a ceremony at Boeing's factory in the US. As the Middle East launch customer for the B787,…

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Garuda welcomes new SkyTeam-branded jet

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2015

Garuda Indonesia has taken delivery of a brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, painted with the SkyTeam livery. The new long-haul aircraft comes equipped with 393 seats in a two-cabin…

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EVA Air to place US$8bn Boeing order

Mark Elliott Oct 16, 2015

EVA Air has announced plans to purchase 26 new long-haul aircraft from Boeing, valued at more than US$8 billion. The agreement, which is yet to be finalised, will see the Taiwanese…

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Oman Air enters new era with first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2015

Oman Air's long-haul expansion plans have taken a major step forward with the arrival of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The new twin-aisle aircraft was handed over the…

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Boeing boosts overhead storage space by 48%

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2015

Boeing has launched its new overhead storage bins, which are designed to increase the amount of carry-on barrage an aircraft can store by 48%. The new Space Bins, which have been…

Marriott International targets Arab youth

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2015

Marriott International Inc recently announced its partnership with INJAZ Al-Arab. The initiative is to launch the organisation’s youth empowerment campaign ‘Expand Your Horizon’.…

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Cathay Pacific welcomes 70th Boeing 777

Mark Elliott Sep 29, 2015

Cathay Pacific and Boeing have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s 70th B777 aircraft. The new twin-aisle jet, a B777-300ER model, is the last of a large order that has made…

China to buy 300 aircraft in major Boeing pact

Mark Elliott Sep 24, 2015

China has agreed to purchase 300 new aircraft from Boeing, as part of a wide-ranging series of deals with the US planemaker. Following the visit of China's President Xi Jinping to the…

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Boeing to host Indian aviation summit

Mark Elliott Sep 20, 2015

Boeing will host a summit on aerospace innovation in New Delhi next month. Organised in tandem with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, the one-day event will bring together…

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Boeing to install high-speed Wi-Fi on new aircraft

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2015

Boeing has signed an agreement that could lead to the installation of high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi systems on new aircraft before they leave the factory. The deal, penned with ViaSat…

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South Asia to need 40,000 more pilots

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2015

Airlines based in South Asia will need to find and train 40,000 new pilots over the next 20 years, according Boeing. In the latest edition of its 'Boeing Pilot & Technician…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing to train THAI pilots

Mark Elliott Sep 10, 2015

Boeing has signed an exclusive pilot training agreement with Thai Airways International (THAI). The new deal will see Boeing Flight Services provide training for nearly 50 flights…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet2.com places order for 27 Boeing aircraft

Aaron Greenwood Sep 6, 2015

British low-cost airline Jet2.com has signed an agreement with Boeing for 27 new aircraft. The Next Generation 737-800s will be delivered over a two year period to 2018. Philip…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates sets record: four new aircraft in one day

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2015

Emirates has set a new aviation record by welcoming four new wide-body aircraft in the same day. The fast-expanding airline celebrated a bumper delivery that included three Boeing…

New satellite to create global high-speed Wi-Fi network

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2015

A new satellite has been launched which is aimed at providing global high-speed broadband internet access. The Boeing-built Inmarsat-5 satellite (I-5 F3) blasted off from the Baikonur…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air enters new jumbo era with first Boeing 747-8

Mark Elliott Aug 26, 2015

Korean Air has celebrated the delivery of its first Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft - the new version of Boeing's classic jumbo jet. The new long-haul aircraft was handed over to…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing raises forecast for new Chinese aircraft

Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2015

Boeing has shrugged off industry concerns about China’s economic problems by increasing its annual forecast for aircraft demand in the country. The US planemaker released its latest China…

Airlines and Aviation

Nok Air expands with new Boeing 737

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2015

Thailand's Nok Air has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The aircraft marks the first of seven new jets the low-cost carrier has ordered from Boeing has on order with…

Airlines and Aviation

Indonesia’s Sriwijaya Air modernises fleet

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2015

Sriwijaya Air’s fleet modernisation programme has taken a major step forward, with the delivery of its first two Boeing 737-900ER (extended range) aircraft. The new single-aisle jets…

Airlines and Aviation

India to need 1,740 new aircraft

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2015

Airlines in India will need to buy 1,740 new aircraft over the next 20 years, valued at US$240 billion, according to Boeing. Releasing its annual 'India Current Market Outlook' report in…

Airlines and Aviation

Asia Pacific to need quarter of a million new pilots

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2015

The Asia Pacific region will need to find more than a quarter of a million new commercial airline pilots in the next 20 years, a new report has forecast. According to Boeing's latest…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air takes on Boeing services

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2015

In light of its 787 Dreamliner deployment, Boeing has been contracted by Oman Air for a suite of services. This is being done to ensure ongoing efficiency and cost savings for its…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines welcomes first Dreamliner and pens deal for 16 more jets

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2015

Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. A major ceremony to mark the occasion was held in Washington DC this week, attended by more than…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India welcomes 21st Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jul 1, 2015

Air India has taken delivery of its 21st Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The new twin-aisle jet touched down at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on 28 June 2015,…

Airlines and Aviation

Forecasts reveal demand for 38,050 airplanes over 20 years

Mark Elliott Jun 15, 2015

Recent forecasts reports from Boeing state that there will be a demand for 38,050 new airplanes over the next 20 years. This would result in an increase of 3.5% over last year’s…

Airlines and Aviation

‘Biojet Abu Dhabi’ charts the course for sustainable aviation in UAE

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2015

Etihad Airways along with Boeing, Total, Takreer and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology launched a joint industry roadmap for sustainable production of aviation biofuels in…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Tahiti Nui confirms Boeing fleet revamp

Mark Elliott May 3, 2015

Air Tahiti Nui has confirmed plans to revamp its fleet by placing a firm order for two Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The airline, which serves long-haul routes to and from Tahiti,…

Airlines and Aviation

First glimpse of Vietnam Airlines’ first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2015

Assembly work on Vietnam Airlines' first ever Boeing B787 Dreamliner has been completed, ahead of the aircraft’s launch this summer. New pictures released this week provide the first…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines welcomes 10th Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2015

Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of its 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft - the last of its current order. The new long-haul jet touched down at Haikou’s Meilan International…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines plans fuel-efficiency drive

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2015

Hainan Airlines has teamed up with Boeing to introduce a series of initiatives designed to improve the efficiency of its aircraft. The Chinese carrier has deployed the 'Boeing Wind…

TUI Group teams with NASA and Boeing to trial aviation technologies

Aaron Greenwood Apr 14, 2015

TUI Group, Boeing and NASA have teamed up to evaluate new aviation technologies designed to improve efficiency and reduce noise and carbon emissions. The partners are employing an…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing delivers 20th Dreamliner to Air India

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2015

Air India has taken delivery of its 20th Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The new aircraft features the Star Alliance livery, becoming the first Dreamliner in the world to do so. Air India…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA confirms new Dreamliner order

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2015

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has confirmed an order for three Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft. The deal, which was first agreed in January 2015, is valued at US$900 million at list…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines to order 30 more Dreamliners

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2015

Hainan Airlines is planning to order 30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The airline said in a statement to the Shanghai Stock Exchange this week that it will select the larger B787-9…

Airlines and Aviation

SWISS expands long-haul fleet with Boeing

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2015

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has agreed to purchase three new Boeing aircraft as it continues to expand and renew its long-haul fleet. The airline already has outstanding…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing delivers aircraft and aid to Thailand

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2015

Boeing has delivered a new aircraft to Thai Airways International, which came stocked with charitable supplies. The new B777-300ER marked the 75th direct aircraft delivery from Boeing…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing, Embraer boost biofuel research in Brazil

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2015

Boeing and Brazilian planemaker Embraer have opened a new biofuel research centre in Brazil. The Boeing-Embraer Joint Research Center, which is located at the Sao Jose dos Campos…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2015

MARYAM BANIKARIM has been appointed as Hyatt's new global chief marketing officer. She joins the Chicago-based hotel group with more than 20 years of marketing expertise across multiple…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing breaks aircraft delivery record in 2014

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2015

Boeing has set a new company record for the most commercial airplanes delivered in a single year. The US planemaker delivered 723 aircraft in 2014, breaking the previous record set in…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand orders two more Dreamliners

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2015

Air New Zealand has finalised an order for another two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The new aircraft, valued at US$514 million at list prices, are in addition to the airline’s previous…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines to accelerate expansion in 2015

Mark Elliott Jan 3, 2015

Xiamen Airlines took delivery of two new Boeing 737-800s on 26 December 2014, marking the Chinese airline's 12th and 13th new aircraft of 2014. And this year, the carrier plans to…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China buys 60 Boeing aircraft

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2014

Air China has placed a major order for 60 new Boeing aircraft. The US planemaker revealed that the Beijing-based carrier has committed to purchase a mix of its standard single-aisle…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad’s new Boeing 787-9 gets financed

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2014

The National Commercial Bank of Saudi Arabia (NCB) has announced its intent to finance Etihad Airways purchase of a number of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The first aircraft…

Airlines and Aviation

Colombia’s Avianca starts long-haul growth with Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Dec 19, 2014

Colombia's national carrier Avianca has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The arrival marks the start of a major expansion and renewal of Avianca's long-haul…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing to break China delivery record

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2014

Boeing expects to deliver a record number of commercial aircraft to China this year. The US planemaker expects Chinese airlines to receive 150-160 Boeing jets in 2014, up from 143…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing conducts world’s first ‘green diesel’ flight

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2014

Boeing has completed the world's first flight using ‘green diesel’ - a type of biofuel that is already used in ground transportation. The US planemaker powered its 'ecoDemonstrator'…

Oman Air’s new fleet showcase

Mark Elliott Dec 4, 2014

Oman Air recently received its new Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 737-900 aircraft. Under the patronage of HE Darwish Ismail Al Balushi, minister responsible for financial affairs and…

United Arab Emirates

GAS 2016 selects advisory board

Mark Elliott Nov 27, 2014

The challenges facing the aviation, aerospace and defence industries across the region will be discussed and debated at the 2016 Global Aerospace Summit. The event is scheduled to be…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing delivers first jet to Chinese start-up airline

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2014

Boeing has delivered the first aircraft to Ruili Airlines, the start-up carrier based in southwest China's Yunnan province. The new Boeing 737-700 aircraft is the first of an order…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing tests environmental technologies

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2014

Boeing has started a programme to test more than 25 new technologies aimed at improving the environmental performance of its aircraft. The Boeing ecoDemonstrator programme will use a…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Mandalay to spread wings with Boeing

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2014

Air Mandalay has signed a new agreement with Boeing, aimed at driving the carrier's fleet and network expansion. The two companies penned a 'memorandum of collaboration' recently,…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing seals huge aircraft order

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2014

Boeing has sealed a major order for 80 new passenger jets. Aircraft leasing company SMBC Aviation Capital has committed to purchasing 80 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, worth more than…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada to fit more aircraft with updated seats

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2014

Air Canada has announced plans to add its new international business class and premium economy seats to more aircraft. The carrier will add the international business class to all its…

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf carriers’ business model sustainable for decades: Boeing

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2014

The Gulf carriers’ business model of operating long-haul flights through a single hub will be sustainable for ‘many decades’ as its eats further into European and American market share,…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways adds three new aircraft

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2014

Qatar Airways has taken a major step in its fleet expansion programme, with the arrival of three new long-haul aircraft. The arrival of the two Boeing 787 Dreamliners and one Boeing…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates welcomes 100th Boeing 777-300ER

Mark Elliott Oct 30, 2014

Emirates has celebrated the delivery of its 100th Boeing 777-300ER (extended range) aircraft. The Dubai-based carrier placed its first order for the long-haul aircraft 20 years ago, and…

Airlines and Aviation

Kunming Airlines orders 10 Boeing jets

Mark Elliott Oct 24, 2014

Kunming Airlines has placed an order for 10 Boeing 737 aircraft. The airline, which is based in southwest China's Yunnan province, has agreed to purchase four B737-700s and six new…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing to turn Chinese gutter oil into fuel

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2014

As part of its efforts to develop aviation biofuel, Boeing has launched a new facility that will lead to aircraft being powered by waste cooking oil from Chinese cities. In…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda buys US$5bn worth of new planes

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2014

Garuda Indonesia has penned a major new deal to revamp its single-aisle aircraft fleet. The Indonesian national carrier has signed a purchase order for 50 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft,…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic welcomes first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2014

Virgin Atlantic Airways has celebrated the delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The UK-based airline becomes the first European carrier to take delivery of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing delivers more aircraft in Q3

Mark Elliott Oct 7, 2014

Boeing continued to accelerate its aircraft deliveries in the third quarter of the year. The US planemaker delivered a total of 186 commercial jets in Q3 2014, compared to 170 in the…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing to produce 52 737s per month

Mark Elliott Oct 3, 2014

Boeing will increase production rate of its 737 programme to 52 aircraft per month in 2018. Due to what the company called "strong market demand from customers worldwide", Boeing will…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China welcomes Asia’s first Boeing 747-8

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2014

Air China has celebrated the delivery of its first ever Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental - the new version of Boeing's famous old jumbo jet. The new aircraft took off from Boeing's factory…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing unveils Etihad’s first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Sep 29, 2014

Etihad Airways' first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner rolled out of Boeing's factory in Seattle, painted with the airline's new livery. The brand new design was first revealed last week, on…

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern Airlines enters new era

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2014

China Eastern Airlines has embarked on a new phase in its history, having welcomed its first long-haul aircraft adorned with a new brand identity. The brand new Boeing 777-300ER…

Airlines and Aviation

Ethiopian Air revamps single-aisle fleet

Mark Elliott Sep 21, 2014

Ethiopian Airlines has signed a major new aircraft order that is set to revamp its short- and medium-haul fleet. The national carrier has agreed to purchase 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing to build NASA’s next passenger spaceship

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2014

Boeing will receive a US$4.2 billion grant from NASA to build and fly the next passenger US spacecraft. Boeing’s Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 is being developed as part of…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing hits back at “biased” Dreamliner documentary

Mark Elliott Sep 14, 2014

Boeing has hit back at a documentary about the B787 Dreamliner aircraft made by Al Jazeera. The US planemaker stated that the programme was "as biased a production as we have seen in…

Airlines and Aviation

China to need 6,000 new aircraft – Boeing

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2014

Airlines in China will purchase approximately 6,020 new aircraft over the next 20 years, as the country's aviation sector continues its rapid expansion. This estimated total of new…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines enters long-haul era with Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2014

Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner, as it looks to spread its wings further afield. The Chinese airline, which is based in the southeastern…

Airlines and Aviation

Royal Jordanian receives its first 787 Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Aug 28, 2014

Boeing and Royal Jordanian celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 787 Dreamliner. The aircraft will play a central role in the airline's strategic plan for fleet modernization.…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA expands fleet with Boeing deals

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2014

All Nippon Airways (ANA) took two major steps in its fleet expansion efforts this week, with the confirmation of an order for 40 more twin-aisle jets and the delivery of its first ever…

Airlines and Aviation

Asia fuels rising demand for pilots

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2014

The expansion of airline fleets in the Asia Pacific region will fuel a rise in demand for new pilots over the next two decades, Boeing has said. In its 2014 Pilot & Technician…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing delivers ANA’s first B787-9 Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2014

Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B787-9 Dreamliner. ANA will become the world's first airline to operate both the B787-8 and…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian airlines keep spending at Farnborough

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2014

Asia’s emerging airlines continued to invest in new aircraft on the third day of the Farnborough Air Show. On Wednesday, China’s Hainan Airlines has agreed to purchase 50 Boeing 737…

Airlines and Aviation

Farnborough Air Show 2014 – Day Three Deals

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2014

The Farnborough International Air Show is taking place in the UK this week, and Travel Daily will provide a daily round-up of all the major deals signed at the show. Here's a rundown of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines orders 50 Boeing 737s

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2014

Hainan Airlines has placed a major order for 50 Boeing 737 aircraft. The Chinese carrier sealed the deal at the Farnborough Air Show on Wednesday, confirming its plans to operate an…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian carriers start spending at Farnborough

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2014

Asia's fast-growing airlines have been among the big spenders at this week’s Farnborough Air Show. AirAsia X, the Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier, yesterday became the first…

Airlines and Aviation

Farnborough Air Show 2014 – Day Two Deals

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2014

The Farnborough International Air Show is taking place in the UK this week, and Travel Daily will provide a daily round-up of all the major deals signed at the show. Here's a rundown of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese carriers spend big at Farnborough

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2014

China's fast-growing airlines were among the big spenders on the first day of the Farnborough Air Show. Okay Airways, which is based in Beijing, placed an order on Monday for six…

Farnborough Air Show 2014 – Day One Orders

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2014

The Farnborough International Air Show is taking place in the UK this week, and Travel Daily will provide a daily round-up of all the major deals signed at the show. Here's a rundown of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing Airbus rivalry heats up at Farnborough

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2014

Boeing and Airbus have begun a war of words in time for the start of Farnborough air show this week. Airbus is about to launch its upgrade of the popular A330, but Boeing…

Airlines and Aviation

Nok Air marks 10th birthday with special livery

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2014

Nok Air has celebrated its 10th birthday with a special present. The Thai low-cost carrier has received a brand new Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Boeing, adorned with a special livery…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing boosts overhead baggage space

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2014

Boeing has unveiled a new type of overhead storage bin designed to increase the amount of space for passengers' hand luggage. The new 'Space Bins', which are now available as an…

Airlines and Aviation

Asia continues to drive new aircraft demand

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2014

The Asia Pacific region continues to drive global demand for new aircraft, according to a new report. In its latest Current Market Outlook (CMO) report, which forecasts new aircraft…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing enhances in-flight connectivity

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2014

Boeing has formed a new partnership intended to allow more reliable in-flight Wi-Fi and connectivity on its aircraft. The new deal with General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand welcomes first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2014

Air New Zealand has taken delivery of the world's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Approximately 1,000 Boeing employees joined Air New Zealand executives and guests in a ceremony at the…

Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliner deliveries boost Boeing

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2014

The acceleration of its Dreamliner programme boosted Boeing's deliveries in the first half of the year. The US planemaker is now producing the Boeing 787 at record speed, in an effort to…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing delivers 1,500th 747

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2014

Boeing has produced and delivered its 1,500th 747 aircraft. The landmark wide-body jet was a brand new B747-8 Intercontinental, which was painted in the colours of Lufthansa before…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing expands pilot training in Singapore

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2014

Boeing is expanding its pilot training facilities in Asia, with the addition of new flight simulators in Singapore. As part of a global expansion of its training capabilities, two new…

Airlines and Aviation

New Dreamliner gets green light for launch

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2014

Boeing's new extended Dreamliner aircraft, the B787-9, has been officially approved for launch. The new wide-body aircraft has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration…

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern places record order with Boeing

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2014

China Eastern Airlines has placed a major order for 80 new Boeing 737 aircraft. The Shanghai-based carrier, which earlier this year agreed to buy 70 new single-aisle aircraft from Airbus,…

Airlines and Aviation

THAI unveils first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2014

Thai Airways International (THAI) has unveiled its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner and revealed the cabin products that passengers can expect on the new aircraft. The brand new B787-8…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL seals Okinawa aircraft deal

Mark Elliott May 31, 2014

Japan Transocean Air (JTA), the Okinawa-based subsidiary of JAL, has finalised an order for six new aircraft. The Boeing 737-800s will be delivered from 2016, marking the start of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Double boost for EVA’s long-haul fleet

Mark Elliott May 22, 2014

EVA Air has continued the expansion of its long-haul fleet with the delivery of two more Boeing 777 aircraft. The Taiwanese airline received its 16th and 17th B777-300ER aircraft this…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing reaches 2,000 737 MAX orders

Mark Elliott May 21, 2014

Boeing has now taken orders for more than 2,000 of its new single-aisle aircraft, the B737 MAX. The planemaker recently announced additional orders for 30 B737 MAXs from unidentified…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot pens Dreamliner training deal with Boeing

Mark Elliott May 16, 2014

Scoot has signed a new pilot training agreement with Boeing, as the Singapore-based airline prepares to transition to a fleet of B787 Dreamliners. Under the terms of the five-year…

Airlines and Aviation

New Chinese LCC orders 50 Boeing jets

Mark Elliott May 14, 2014

A new low-cost carrier based in Guangzhou has placed an order for 50 Boeing 737 aircraft. 9 Air, which is a subsidiary of Shanghai's Juneyao Airlines, placed the order this week, in a…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing, Embraer team up for biofuel research

Mark Elliott May 13, 2014

Planemakers Boeing and Embraer will open a joint research centre to advance the development of aviation biofuel. Under a memorandum of understanding, the two companies will perform…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing unveils spacecraft interiors

Mark Elliott May 2, 2014

Boeing has unveiled the interior cabin design that could be used on commercial space shuttles in future. The US company has showcased the design of its Crew Space Transportation…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing profits from strong aircraft demand

Mark Elliott Apr 24, 2014

Boeing has posted a strong rise in profits in the first quarter for 2014, driven by soaring demand for its aircraft. The US planemaker's commercial aircraft unit generated profits of…

Airlines and Aviation

Deal to fit Wi-Fi on all new Boeing jets

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2014

Boeing has joined forces with in-flight Wi-Fi provider Gogo, with a view to installing connectivity solutions on all new aircraft during production. If an evaluation of the project…

United’s first Boeing 787-9 rolls out

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2014

United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has rolled out of the factory, ahead of its delivery this summer. The new aircraft will become the first of 26 B787-9s delivered to…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing unveils interiors studio

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2014

Boeing has opened a new facility where Boeing 737 customers can choose the interior design of their new aircraft. The new 737 Configuration Studio, located at the company's main…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing unveils Air NZ’s all-black Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2014

Boeing has taken the wraps off Air New Zealand's first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which has been painted with a striking all-black livery. The aircraft, which will be delivered…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing gets green light for Iran sales

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2014

Boeing will be allowed to resume deliveries of aircraft parts to Iran for the first time since the 1979 Islamic revolution. The US planemaker, along with engine manufacturer General…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing deliveries soar in Q1

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2014

Boeing achieved a strong rise in aircraft deliveries in the first quarter of the year. The US planemaker recorded 161 commercial aircraft deliveries in the first three months of 2014,…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing launches new business jet

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2014

Boeing has launched its new business jet programme. Based on the new Boeing 737 MAX passenger aircraft, the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) MAX is designed to offer an improved range and…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL selects 737s for Okinawa expansion

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2014

Japan Airlines has purchased several new Boeing 737 aircraft, to be based in Okinawa. The airline’s Naha-based subsidiary, Japan Transocean Air (JTA), has placed the order for 12 new…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to place record aircraft orders

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2014

ANA has unveiled plans to renew its fleet with orders for 70 new aircraft. The Japanese carrier will spend a record JPY1.7 trillion (US$16.6 billion) on a series of new single- and…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkmenistan Air welcomes largest aircraft

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2014

Turkmenistan Airlines has taken delivery of its largest aircraft - a Boeing 777-200LR (long-range). The new twin-aisle jet touched down at Ashgabat International Airport, in…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines accepts “painful reality”

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2014

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has said it must accept the "painful reality" that flight MH370 crashed into the Indian Ocean, killing everyone onboard. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing increases production rate for 737 Next-Gen

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2014

Boeing has announced that it will build the B737 Next-Generation aircraft at an increased rate of 42 airplanes per month. The new aircraft will be rolled out of the factory in…

Airlines and Aviation

Major review confirms Dreamliner safety

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2014

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has passed a major review of its operational safety. The fuel-efficient aircraft, which has endured a troubled existence since it was first launched in October…

Airlines and Aviation

Strong outlook for aircraft financing – Boeing

Mark Elliott Mar 19, 2014

Airlines are expected to be able to secure financing for their new aircraft purchases in the coming years, according to Boeing. Demand for aircraft is currently high, with airlines…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines pens pilot training deal

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2014

Hainan Airlines has signed a new five-year pilot training agreement with Boeing. Under the terms of the deal, Boeing Flight Services will provide training for the Chinese airline's…

Airlines and Aviation

China Southern welcomes first new Boeing 777

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2014

China Southern Airlines has started taking delivery of its new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The Guangzhou-based carrier has ordered 10 of the new wide-body aircraft, which form…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Feb 12, 2014

WAYNE BUCKINGHAM has been appointed as FRHI (Fairmont-Raffles) Hotels & Resorts' new senior vice president of Asia Pacific, heading up the company's regional portfolio of 23 hotels.…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian aircraft fleet to triple in size – Boeing

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2014

The number of aircraft operating in the Asia Pacific region is set to triple in the next 20 years, according to Boeing. In its latest forecast, released ahead of the Singapore…

Airlines and Aviation

Saudia, Boeing in collaborative deal

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2014

Boeing and Saudi Arabian Airlines Holding Co (Saudia) signed a broad collaboration agreement allowing companies to pursue possible partnership opportunities in the areas of defense and…

Airlines and Aviation

Aviation industry heads to Singapore

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2014

The eyes of the global aviation industry will turn to Singapore next week, when the Singapore Air Show returns to Changi Exhibition Centre. The event, which runs from 11-16 February…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing delivers Dreamliner private jets

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2014

Boeing has delivered its first two Dreamliner private jets of 2014. The two BBJ (Boeing Business Jet) 787-8s were delivered last week to two separate unnamed customers. They become…

Airlines and Aviation

SilkAir starts major fleet upgrade

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2014

SilkAir has taken delivery of its first new Boeing 737 aircraft - the first step in the airline’s move to an all-Boeing fleet. The new B737-800 was handled over to the Singaporean…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing supports Seattle in Super Bowl

Mark Elliott Jan 30, 2014

Boeing has shown its support to its home team, the Seattle Seahawks, ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl, by decorating one of its B787-8 Intercontinental aircraft in the team's colours.…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing ramps up Dreamliner development

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2014

Boeing has produced its first Dreamliner built at the increased rate of 10 aircraft per month, as it moves to meet rising demand from airlines. The new B787-8, which was the 155th…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2014

IAN THOMAS has been announced as the new president of Boeing China. Thomas, who has served as president of Boeing Australia & South Pacific for the past five years, will now move to…

Airlines and Aviation

Biofuel high on Etihad Airways agenda

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2014

Sustainability is the key focus for Abu Dhabi. This thought process is being adopted by its national carrier too. In a recent development, Etihad Airways, Boeing, Takreer, Total and…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing goes green with new aviation fuel

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2014

Boeing says it has identified a new type of biofuel that could slash the aviation industry's carbon emissions. The US planemaker believes that "green diesel", a renewable fuel used in…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing and Airbus boosted by record demand for aircraft

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2014

Boeing and Airbus both achieved record aircraft deliveries in 2013, as the aviation industry continues its strong recovery. Boeing revealed last week that it delivered a record total…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing speeds up deliveries in 2013

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2014

Boeing's commercial aircraft deliveries accelerated in 2013, despite the four-month grounding of the B787 Dreamliner. The US planemaker delivered a total of 648 commercial jets last…

Airlines and Aviation

New Dreamliner makes international debut

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2014

The new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Auckland today (Monday 6 January 2014), marking the new aircraft's international debut. The extended version of the fuel-efficient…

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Boeing plans 787-9 preview flight to New Zealand

Mark Elliott Jan 2, 2014

Boeing will undertake a special preview flight of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to New Zealand this month. The aircraft is expected to enter commercial service later this year with…

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Cathay Pacific orders three more B777s

Mark Elliott Jan 2, 2014

Cathay Pacific has ordered a further three wide-body passenger aircraft from Boeing. Following the recent landmark order for 21 Boeing 777-9X aircraft, the Hong Kong-based carrier has…

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Cathay places first order for Boeing 777-X

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2013

Cathay Pacific has placed its first order for the new fuel-efficient version of the Boeing 777. The Hong Kong-based carrier has confirmed a deal to buy 21 Boeing 777-9X aircraft,…

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Air Canada selects Boeing to revamp single-aisle fleet

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2013

Air Canada has placed a major order with Boeing that will see it revamp its short- and medium-haul fleet. The national carrier has agreed to purchase 61 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with…

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Korean Air, Boeing create new training academy

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2013

Korean Air and Boeing have started work in a new aviation training facility at Incheon, near Seoul's main international airport. The new campus, which is slated to open in 2015, will…

TUI orders two more Dreamliners

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2013

TUI Travel has placed an order for another two Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The additional order brings the airline’s total number of Dreamliner orders to 15, with the extra pair to arrive…

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Boeing 777-X to be “most fuel-efficient in history”

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2013

Following its recent launch and several major orders, Boeing has revealed a series of innovations on its new B777-X aircraft, which it claims will make it the "most fuel-efficient…

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GOL to use biofuel for World Cup and Olympic flights

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2013

Boeing has formed a new partnership with GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes that will see the Brazilian carrier use biofuel to power some of its flights during the upcoming World Cup and…

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flydubai places US$11.4 bn Boeing 737 aircraft order

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2013

flydubai has placed a firm order for up to 111 aircraft from Boeing. This order includes up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX and up to 11 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s. His Highness Sheikh…

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Gulf carriers place huge aircraft orders

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2013

Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways have placed combined orders for almost 500 new aircraft. The three Gulf aviation giants have cemented their places among the world's fastest growing…

Boeing forecasts US$550 bn market in Middle East for new aircraft

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2013

A recent report by Boeing stated that long-range, twin-aisle airplanes - such as the Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner - will continue to dominate the Middle East's order books, reflecting…

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Xiamen Airlines welcomes 100th aircraft

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2013

Xiamen Airlines has celebrated the arrival of its 100th aircraft. The Fujian province-based airline welcomed the new Boeing 737-800 aircraft this week, adding to its all-Boeing fleet.…

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Boeing ramps up 737 production

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2013

Boeing has announced further plans to ramp up production of its single-aisle B737 aircraft. The US planemaker currently produces 38 B737s per month, and will increase the rate to 42…

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Boeing improves 737 performance

Mark Elliott Oct 30, 2013

Boeing has managed to make further improvements to the efficiency of its new B737 MAX aircraft. The planemaker revealed this week that engineers have completed an assessment of the…

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Boeing, SAA develop African biofuel

Mark Elliott Oct 14, 2013

Boeing and South African Airways (SAA) have announced a new partnership aimed at developing biofuel in southern Africa. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

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Jetstar welcomes Australia’s first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2013

Jetstar has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 aircraft - the first ever Dreamliner to be operated by an Australian airline. The new fuel-efficient aircraft took off from Boeing's…

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Jeppesen sets up ‘ab initio’ flight school

Mark Elliott Sep 29, 2013

Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen has teamed up with Emirates Aviation College and multiple other pilot training centers worldwide. The initiative is to guide cadets through the initial, or 'ab…

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Lufthansa places major long-haul plane orders

Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2013

Lufthansa has agreed to purchase almost 60 new wide-body aircraft to revamp its long-haul fleet. The German carrier has penned deals for up to 25 Airbus A350-900 and 34 Boeing 777-9X…

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Boeing’s extended Dreamliner takes flight

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2013

The extended version of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft took to the skies for the first time this week. The B787-9, which is six metres longer than the standard Dreamliner and can…

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“Urgent” need for new Asian pilots – Boeing

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2013

Airlines in the Asia Pacific region are in "urgent" need of new pilots, Boeing has stated. Revealing its latest outlook for manpower in the aviation industry, the US planemaker…

Boeing International supports women in the workplace initiative

Mark Elliott Sep 7, 2013

Boeing International Corporation is the latest signatory of Women Achieve, a program that promotes the professional advancement of women. Women Achieve was developed by The AmCham Abu…

China to triple fleet over 20 years – Boeing

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2013

Chinese airlines will triple their fleet sizes over the next 20 years, according to aircraft manufacturing giant Boeing. The company, projects it built around 5,580 new aircraft for…

Boeing forecasts need for pilots

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2013

Aircraft manufacturing giant, Boeing, has said the world will need over one million more commercial pilots and technicians in the next two decades to support the aircraft currently on…

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Aeromexico becomes new Dreamliner operator

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2013

Aeromexico has become the 14th airline in the world to operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The Mexican carrier took delivery of its first Dreamliner on Friday (16 August 2013), from…

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Iraqi Airways acquires next-gen Boeing 737-800

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2013

Boeing has delivered a Next-Generation 737-800 to Iraqi Airways. This is the first of 30 that the airline ordered in 2008. “The Next-Generation 737-800 will play a key role in…

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ANA buys three more B777s

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2013

ANA has confirmed an order for three more Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The deal, which is valued at approximately US$945 million at current list prices, will increase the total number…

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China Southern looks to boost tourism from ME region

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2013

Guangzhou today becomes the third Chinese city to offer 72-hour visa-free stays for air passengers. Riding on this positive news, China Southern is looking positively to promote this offer…

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Boeing unveils 787-9 Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2013

The first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has rolled out of the paint hangar adorned with the US planemaker's blue and white livery. Due to enter service next year, the B787-9 will be the…

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Emirates upgrades aircraft on Lyon route

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2013

Lyon, Emirates will soon upgrade its aircraft on the Lyon route. The current operating aircraft A340-500 will be replaced with a Boeing 777-200LR, effective from 1 February 2014. The…

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Boeing profits continue to surge

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2013

Boeing has continued to record a strong rise in profits, despite the continued problems experienced with its B787 Dreamliner. The US planemaker's commercial aircraft division posted…

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RAK Airways in negotiations to buy 10 aircraft

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2013

RAK Airways has said it is in talks with Boeing, Airbus and Bombardier about an order for at least 10 single-aisle aircraft to meet expansion plans, Bloomberg has reported. …

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Boeing completes new 737 design

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2013

Boeing has finalised the design of its new single-aisle aircraft, the 737 MAX 8. Completing the broad design process now means the company can fine-tune the details before starting…

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Emergency transmitter linked to Dreamliner fire

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2013

Investigators in the UK have said that the fire on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner parked at London Heathrow Airport could have been caused by the aircraft's lithium-powered Emergency Locator…

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Firm to sue Boeing

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2013

A Chicago law firm has confirmed it is representing 83 people looking to sue aircraft manufacturer Boeing on the basis that a technical issue caused Asiana Airlines to crash land a…

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New flight simulators for Etihad Airways

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2013

Etihad Airways has purchased seven full flight simulators (FFS) which will be based at the training academy in Abu Dhabi. The deal with CAE, worth more than US$ 200 million at list…

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Asian aviation tidbits

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2013

China Eastern to launch Manila flights China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a…

TUI commits to Boeing deal

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2013

TUI Travel has committed to purchasing 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft with the option for a further 90. Subject to shareholder approval, the new aircraft will be used to replace the…

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Aerospace companies give peace a chance

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2013

The word’s aerospace companies are driving increasing amounts of revenue from the commercial aerospace sector, rather than defence, a new report has shown. In its latest annual report…

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Thomson’s Dreamliner north routes take off

Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2013

Thomson Airways’ first long-haul flights from Manchester and Glasgow onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner took off today. Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon was on hand to check-in…

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Boeing delivers more planes in 2013

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2013

Boeing has delivered more commercial aircraft in the first six months of 2013 than it did in the same period last year. The US planemaker delivered 306 aircraft in the January-June…

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Norwegian receives first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2013

Boeing has delivered the first Dreamliner to Norwegian. The new B787-8 will be operated by the Scandinavian carrier under a leasing agreement with US-based International Lease Finance…

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Etihad Airways inks agreement with Taleris

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2013

Etihad Airways entered into an agreement with Taleris to launch a new technology which can help predict potential maintenance faults and recommend preventive action. Taleris'…

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Boeing selects in-flight Wi-Fi provider

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2013

Boeing has selected ViaSat Inc to provide pre-installed Wi-Fi services for its fleet of aircraft. The Californian company will supply its ViaSat Ka-band in-flight internet system to…

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Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Three

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2013

All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget… Air France-KLM has purchased 25 Airbus A350s. The deal, which is for the standard A350-900…

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Ryanair finalises Boeing order

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2013

Ryanair placed Boeing’s largest order from a European airline today for 175 Boeing 737-800s. The low-cost carrier confirmed an order announced in March at the Paris Air Show valued at…

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Boeing, Airbus make safest planes – study

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2013

Nervous flyers might want to ensure they are sitting onboard a wide-body Airbus or Boeing aircraft when they next fly, after a study revealed that the world's two largest aircraft makers…

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Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Two

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2013

All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget… United Airlines has ordered 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. The US carrier has opted to add…

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Korean Air orders new Boeing long-haul jets

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2013

Korean Air has placed an order with Boeing for 11 more long-haul aircraft. Confirmed at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday (18 June 2013), the order will see Korean Air acquire five more…

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Boeing launches longest Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2013

Boeing has officially launched the longest version of its Dreamliner - the B787-10. The stretched version of the B787 has always been on Boeing's drawing board, but the planemaker…

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Boeing, Qatar Airways ink agreement for nine 777-300ERs

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2013

Boeing and Qatar Airways announced agreements for nine Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes at the 2013 Paris Air Show. The agreements include a firm order for two airplanes…

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Paris Air Show – Deals from Day One

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2013

A round-up of all the commercial aircraft deals from the first day at Le Bourget… Qatar Airways has placed an order for nine Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Speaking at a press conference…

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A350 takes on Dreamliner in Paris

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2013

The Paris Air Show opened this week, and all eyes are on the battle of the new wide-body aircraft - the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350. As Airbus' home show, the Franco-German…

Airlines and Aviation

Asia drives new aircraft sales – Boeing

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2013

More than a third of the world's new commercial aircraft will be delivered to airlines in the Asia Pacific region over the next 20 years, Boeing has revealed. According to its latest…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways prepares for aircraft deliveries

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2013

British Airways is to receive its first Dreamliner Boeing 787s later this month, followed by its first Airbus A380 in July, it has announced. The carrier’s Dreamliners will arrive at…