Boeing takes new technologies out of the lab and onto ecoDemonstrator flying test bed

Boeing [NYSE:BA] is launching its latest round of flight-testing to assess new technologies that could address real-world challenges for airplane operators and passengers — from enhancing safety and sustainability to improving the flying experience. The company is debuting a Boeing 777 that will serve as the 2019 flying test bed for 50 projects. «This is […]

WestJet CEO says he’ll take first flight aboard 737 Max 8 when flights resume

WestJet Airlines CEO Ed Sims gave airplane manufacturer Boeing his vote of confidence Tuesday, pledging to be on his airline’s first flight of the 737 Max once the aircraft are returned to service. «We will do all we can to provide the reassurance that these aircraft will likely be the safest narrow-bodied aircraft to ever […]

Boeing presenta sus resultados del primer trimestre

The Boeing Company ha anunciado unos ingresos para el primer trimestre de 22.900 millones de dólares con un beneficio por acción (según PCGA) de 3,75 dólares y un beneficio por acción recurrente (no-PCGA)* de 3,16 dólares, que refleja la reducción en las entregas del 737 compensada parcialmente con un mayor volumen en defensa y servicios […]

Boeing Launches Longest-Range Business Jet Ever with BBJ 777X

Boeing Business Jets (NYSE: BA) announced it is launching the BBJ 777X, a new Boeing Business Jet model that can fly more than half way around the world without stopping, farther than any business jet ever built. «Our most exclusive customers want to travel with the best space and comfort and fly directly to their […]

Boeing Reports Commercial and Defense Deliveries During Third-Quarter

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] announced today deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the third quarter of 2018. Major program deliveries during the third quarter were as follows: Major Programs 3rd Quarter 2018 Year-to-Date 2018 Commercial Airplanes Programs 737 138 407 747 2 5 767 4 13 777 12 37 787 34 106 […]

House passes bill to require minimum standards for airplane seat size and legroom

House lawmakers passed legislation late Wednesday that would give federal regulators the authority to set minimum standards for seat size and leg room on flights. Tucked inside a 2,000-page funding bill is a provision that gives the Federal Aviation Administration a year to establish minimum pitch, width and length on airplane seats to ensure they […]

Boeing Is Close To Finalizing a Joint Venture with Brazil"™s Embraer

Embraer SA jumped the most in two months as its proposed commercial-jet venture with Boeing Co. cleared a major hurdle. Brazilian President Michel Temer has endorsed the partnership in principle, said a person familiar with the discussions, a crucial step since the Brazilian government has veto power over any Embraer tie-up. The talks will potentially […]

Worldwide Pilot Shortage Threatens Airline Industry Growth

An international shortage of airplane pilots is putting the air travel industry"™s recent growth at risk. The lack of pilots has caused more planes to stay on the ground. It has also meant that higher pay has cut into airline companie"™ profits. At the same time, labor unions around the world are pushing for more […]

Boeing, American Airlines Sign Major Order for 47 787 Dreamliners

Boeing [NYSE:BA] and American Airlines today announced the world’s largest airline will more than double its 787 Dreamliner fleet with a new order for 47 of the super-efficient airplane plus 28 options. The 47 787s are valued at more than $12 billion at list prices and makes American Airlines the largest 787 customer in the […]

Boeing Recognized by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSâ„¢ for 10,000th 737

Thousands of Boeing (NYSE: BA) employees gathered at the company’s Renton, Wash. factory today to celebrate the 10,000th 737 to come off the production line. With this airplane, a 737 MAX 8 for Southwest Airlines, the 737 has broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the most produced commercial jet aircraft model. Thousands of Boeing […]