British Airways commits to 42 Boeing 777Xs

British Airways parent company International Airlines Group has committed to 42 Boeing 777Xs, including 18 orders and 24 options, in a deal worth $18.6 billion. The airline is modernising its fleet with the introduction of aircraft including 787 Dreamliners, and the new 777-9s will primarily replace older 747s. The 777-9 is larger and slightly wider […]

Singapore Airlines commits to 777-9 and 787-10 orders

Singapore Airlines has committed to purchase 20 Boeing 777-9s and 19 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, and has recommitted to its previous order of 30 787-10s. Boeing says the 777-9 will be the largest and most efficient twin-engine commercial aircraft and advanced technology will include a new composite wing, all-new engines and superior aerodynamics to improve fuel […]

Iran Air orders 80 Boeings

Iran Air and Boeing have signed an agreement for 80 aircraft valued at $16.6 billion, with the first units scheduled for delivery in 2018. The order consists of 50 737 MAX 8s, 15 777-300ERs and 15 777-9s, and is expected to support tens of thousands of jobs directly associated with production and delivery, and nearly […]

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