Boeing 787 Dreamliner Fleet Eclipses 1 Billion Passengers
Boeing [NYSE: BA] shared that the 787 Dreamliner fleet has surpassed 1 billion passengers faster than any widebody commercial airplane in history, accomplishing the feat in less than 14 years since entering service. The global 787 fleet of more than 1,175 airplanes has flown nearly 5 million flights covering more than 30 million flight hours. […]
Arajet Takes Delivery of its 10th Boeing 737 MAX as Carrier Expands International Routes
Arajet’s 10th Boeing [NYSE: BA] 737 MAX arrived today in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic as the airline continues to grow its fuel-efficient fleet. This 737-8 delivery through a lessor supports Arajet’s growth strategy throughout the Americas as the airline plans to more than double its routes in the next few years. “This tenth aircraft is […]
Avianca Cargo leads flower transportation from Colombia to North America and doubles its regular capacity, focused on quality, on-time performance and a premium service
Avianca Cargo, leader in air cargo transportation, announces the closing of a new Valentine’s Day season, providing its customers with the highest levels of quality, service and punctuality. With close to 18,000 tons transported from Colombia and Ecuador to the United States, Avianca Cargo doubles its regular capacity for this product, operating around 300 flights […]
As Air Travel Rebounds, Boeing Forecasts Demand for More than 41,000 New Airplanes by 2041
With demand rebounding for international air travel following ongoing recovery in many domestic markets, Boeing [NYSE: BA] today projected demand for more than 41,000 new airplanes through 2041, underscoring aviation industry resilience two years after the pandemic began. Boeing released its 2022 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), the company’s annual long-term forecast, in advance of the […]
Arajet, New Airline in Caribbean, Orders 20 737 MAX Jets
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Arajet announced today the new Caribbean airline has ordered 20 737 MAX airplanes, specifically the high-capacity 737-8-200 model, to deliver low operating costs and expand affordable travel options in the Americas. Arajet also has options to purchase 15 additional 737 MAX jets which, along with existing lease agreements, could take the […]
Boeing Announces Second-Quarter Deliveries
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] announced today major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the second quarter of 2021. «We continue the work to deliver on our commitments to our commercial, defense, space and services customers, while positioning our business for a stable and strong recovery from the pandemic. In the second […]
Federal mask mandate for travel extended to September
The federal mask mandate for all transportation networks will be extended through September, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced Friday. The mask requirement is for travel on airplanes, in airports, on buses and on rail systems. It went into effect in February with an expiration date of May 11, which has now been moved to […]
Boeing Forecasts Resilient Aviation Market for Latin America and Caribbean Despite Near-term Challenges
Boeing [NYSE: BA] projects demand for 2,610 new airplanes in Latin America and the Caribbean over the next two decades. The new forecast reflects the near-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic along with the long-term fundamentals for air travel. Single-aisle commercial models will comprise 90% of this airplane demand, reflecting the expansion of affordable travel […]
Airlines no longer required to treat emotional support animals as service animals
Wednesday, the United States Department of Transportation issued a final ruling regarding service animals on airplanes, determining that airlines are not required to recognize emotional support animals as service animals and may treat them as pets instead. The DOT says this final rule is intended to ensure that the air transportation system is safe to […]
Boeing Recognized for Sustainability Leadership
Boeing [NYSE: BA] received a 2020 Sustainability Leadership Award from the National Association of Manufacturers. The award recognizes the company’s innovative efforts to recycle aerospace carbon fiber, diverting waste away from landfills across the globe. Since 2018, Boeing has partnered with UK-based ELG Carbon Fibre to recycle excess aerospace carbon fiber. Boeing collects the scrap […]
