Boeing: Air cargo traffic to double by 2043
With a strong air cargo market exceeding pre-pandemic levels, Boeing forecasts continued long-term growth, saying air cargo traffic will increase by an average of 4% per year through 2043. These projections appear in Boeing’s 2024 World Air Cargo Forecast (WACF), the biennial overview and long-term outlook for the air cargo industry. “As the quickest and […]
Boeing names Robert ‘Kelly’ Ortberg as new president and CEO
Boeing on Wednesday named aerospace industry veteran Robert “Kelly” Ortberg as its new president and CEO. He will succeed Dave Calhoun, who earlier this year announced his intention to retire from the company, having served as president and CEO since January 2020, and as a member of Boeing’s Board of Directors since 2009. READ: WHAT A DIFFERENCE A […]
Boeing, Antonov Announce MOU For Defense Collaboration
Boeing and Antonov Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities to collaborate on defence-related projects. READ: KOREAN AIR COMMITS TO UP TO 50 BOEING WIDEBODIES “We’re pleased to continue working with the Antonov Company to support Ukraine development and economic growth,” said Ted Colbert, president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security. “This […]
Japan Airlines Will Modernize Fleet with up to 20 More Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Boeing and Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced an agreement for up to 20 more 787 Dreamliners, as the 787’s market-leading efficiency and range are valued on international routes to North America, Asia and India. The deal includes 10 787-9s with options for ten more, adding to JAL’s current fleet of more than 50 of the popular widebody jet. “We […]
Korean Air Commits to Up to 50 Boeing Widebodies
Boeing and Korean Air announced the airline’s intent to purchase up to 50 of Boeing’s highly fuel-efficient widebody airplanes, including 20 777-9s and 20 787-10s with options for ten more of the largest 787 Dreamliner variant. Korean Air’s selection of the 777-9 and 787-10 supports the planned growth and renewal of its fleet in size, […]
Boeing makes its largest-ever SAF purchase
Boeing is buying 9.4 million gallons (35.6 million litres) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support its 2024 U.S. commercial operations, reducing its carbon emissions and working to help grow the supply of the fuel globally. This is the company’s largest annual SAF purchase, more than 60% higher than its buy in 2023. READ: […]
Qatar’s new COC to build on Boeing partnership
Speaking to Air Cargo Week, Mark Drusch, the newly appointed Chief Officer of Cargo at Qatar Airways, has emphasised the carrier’s confidence in its relationship with Boeing as it prepares to welcome a fleet of 777X freighters in 2027. READ: Airfreight accelerates e-commerce boom “It’s a done deal with Boeing, and we’re very pleased with it”, […]
Investigation launched after Boeing 747 suffers engine fire
An investigation has been launched after a Boeing 747 operated by Atlas Air suffered an engine fire after taking off from Miami. Atlas Air flight 95 departed Miami International Airport (MIA) at 10:30pm on Thursday on route to Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Puerto Rico. Videos on social media showed the flaming aircraft in […]
737 Max 9 grounding set to impact international cargo and parcels
The mandatory grounding of many Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, after a door plug blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight last week, will affect international freight and courier services, warns the international delivery expert ParcelHero. Since Saturday, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded 171 Max 9 aircraft that were installed with the same […]
Boeing CEO promises “complete transparency” after 737 Max 9s are grounded
Boeing’s CEO Dave Calhoun has stated that the accident on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 “can never happen again,” accepting a “mistake” had been made. Speaking at a town hall staff meeting in Renton, Washington, Calhoun said the company is working directly with the National Transportation Safety Board and impacted airlines to ensure customers are confident […]
Temporary grounding of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 highlights airlines sector vulnerability to operational disruptions
On 6th January, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily grounded certain Boeing (B) 737 MAX 9 aircraft for immediate inspection following an Alaska Airline-operated jet’s emergency landing after a large section of the aircraft blew out shortly after takeoff. While only minor injuries were reported, the incident raises broader concerns about the safety of […]
FAA grounds 171 Boeing 737 Max 9s
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft after the outer section of an Alaska Airlines plane blew out mid-flight. The aircraft have been grounded to allow for inspections following the incident, with the checks expected to take between four to eight hours per plane, according to the FAA. “The […]
Southeast Asia’s growing role in airfreight
Southeast Asia is set to play a pivotal role in the growth of the airfreight industry and its move towards a more sustainable vision, according to insights from Boeing and its World Air Cargo Market Forecast (WACF). e-commerce boost powers cargo carriers One of the standout trends highlighted by Boeing is the robust growth of […]
Boeing to conduct Sustainable Aviation Fuel study
Boeing and the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) will conduct a joint study to scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Southeast Asia. SAF will play a critical role in enabling sustainable growth and meeting commercial aviation’s goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. SAF has the potential to reduce carbon emissions over the fuel’s […]
Air Tanzania celebrates first 767 freighter delivery to Africa
Boeing and Air Tanzania are celebrating the delivery of the airline’s first 767-300 Freighter. The airplane arrived today at the airline’s hub in Dar es Salaam and will provide the operator with dedicated air freight capacity to serve the country’s growing cargo market. The delivery also marks the first direct 767 Freighter delivery from Boeing […]
Boeing forecasts air cargo traffic to increase twofold over the next 20 years
The tumultuous effects of the pandemic in the last two years have upended expectations and caused challenges for long-term planning and analysis. However, the overall aviation and aerospace industries remain resilient and that extends to the air cargo market. Boeing is forecasting strong demand for air cargo services through 2041 in its 2022 World Air […]
Silk Way West Airlines invests in new B777-8Fs
Silk Way West Airlines shows no sign of slowing down its impressive record of growth, having secured a deal to offer even more cargo capacity in the future. The Azerbaijani cargo carrier signed an order with Boeing for two state-of-the-art 777-8 freighters with options for two additional aircraft, the two companies announced today at the […]
AEI receives Brazilian STC approval for B737-800SF
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced Brazil’s Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) has approved AEI’s STC for the 12-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion. AEI has gained FAA, CAAC, EASA, TCCA, UK CAA, CAACI, DCA, and now ANAC approvals for its B737-800SF. AEI is currently the only conversion company to have ETOPS 180 approval on […]
FARNBOROUGH 2022: Boeing and Qatar Airways finalise 737 MAX aircraft order
Boeing and Qatar Airways have finalised an order for 25 737 MAX airplanes, providing the flag carrier’s short- and medium-haul fleet with improved economics, fuel efficiency and sustainable operations. Company leaders announced the order for the 737-10, Boeing’s largest and most efficient single-aisle jet, in a signing ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow. “We are […]
FARNBOROUGH 2022: Azerbaijan Airlines to expand its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet
Boeing and Azerbaijan Airlines today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for four additional fuel-efficient 787-8s at the Farnborough International Airshow. The Azerbaijan flag-carrier currently operates two 787-8s, with today’s announcement the airline intends to grow its Dreamliner fleet to 10 by 2030, enabling it to open new routes across Central Asia. “Azerbaijan Airlines was the first […]
FARNBOROUGH 2022: Cargolux selects 777-8 Freighter to replace 747-400 fleet
Boeing and Cargolux have announced that Europe’s largest all-cargo airline has selected the 777-8 Freighter as the preferred solution to replace its 747-400 fleet. The selection was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow. “With the 777-8 Freighter being the preferred solution to replace our 747-400s, Cargolux is looking forward to continuing its ongoing relationship with Boeing,” […]
FARNBOROUGH 2022: Aircompany Armenia and Georgian Airlines add capacity with 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters order
Boeing, Aircompany Armenia and its partner company Georgian Airlines announced today at the Farnborough Airshow, an order for three 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) as part of the group’s plan to add more dedicated cargo airplanes to its operations in the Caucasus region. “We are thrilled to bring more much-needed air cargo capacity to the […]
Boeing backs Fahari Innovation Hub
Boeing has announced a partnership with Kenya Airways to support its recently launched Fahari Innovation Hub. The announcement ceremony took place at the Dubai Airshow 2021, with Kuljit Ghata-Aura, president of Boeing Middle East, Turkey and Africa, and Allan Kilavuka, group managing director and CEO of Kenya Airways, in attendance. Launched in July 2021, the Kenya Airways’ […]
CMA CGM Group orders two Boeing 777 freighters
Boeing and CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, today announced the purchase of two new Boeing 777 Freighters to grow the Group’s air freight division operations. CMA CGM Group launched its dedicated air freight division, CMA CGM AIR CARGO, in February 2021, commencing commercial operations in March with its first flight […]
AviaAM adds converted Boeing to fleet
AviaAM Leasing, a global aviation holding company engaged in tailored aircraft leasing and trading services, has welcomed its first 737-800 Boeing converted freighter to the fleet. The Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion project was the first of its kind for the company. Having acquired the aircraft in March 2021, AviaAM Leasing used the opportunity to begin strengthening […]
Airbus A321 freighter: converting for cargo
Probably one of the longest ongoing rivalries in the aviation market is the one between two aircraft manufacturing giants – Airbus and Boeing. For years the companies had been head to head, trying to outsmart the other and take over the lucrative market. And while for many years world’s oldest aircraft manufacturer Boeing was on […]
Boeing 777F joins the AirBridgeCargo fleet
Volga-Dnepr Group is phasing in its first Boeing 777F. The freighter, which has been recently certified in Russia, will be part of AirBridgeCargo’s (ABC) fleet. Boeing 777F, which is to be deployed on Trans-Siberian route, enables ABC to offer more optimised delivery options for its customers. It is the largest twin-engine freighter with up to […]
Strata hit a milestone
Strata Manufacturing, the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has successfully delivered its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner vertical fin shipset to Boeing during an official ceremony held following the UAE’s 49th National Day. The delivery, which underpins the Al Ain-based manufacturer’s evolving industrial and engineering capability, marks the first 787 […]
More 737-800BCF orders and new freighter conversion lines for Boeing
Boeing has announced a firm order from an unidentified customer for two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF), as well as agreements to open additional conversion lines in Guangzhou, China, and Singapore to meet strong market demand. Based on the popular Next-Generation 737, the 737-800BCF offers operators newer technology, lower fuel consumption and higher reliability than […]
‘A monumental step forward’
Boeing, Etihad Airways and World Energy concluded their testing on the 2020 ecoDemonstrator programme last week with a cross-country flight using a 50/50 blend of sustainable and traditional jet fuel, which is the maximum sustainable fuel blend for commercial aviation. Etihad’s 787-10 Dreamliner flew from Seattle to Boeing’s manufacturing site in South Carolina last week, […]
