Qatar Airways commits to five Boeing 777 Freighters
Qatar Airways has committed to purchasing another five Boeing 777 Freighters in a $1.8 billion deal announced at the Paris Air Show. The deal was signed in the presence of Qatari minister of transport and communications, His Excellency Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti and adds to the 16 777Fs already in Qatar Airways’ fleet. His Excellency […]
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 […]
Turkish Cargo orders three more B777 Freighters
Turkish Cargo has ordered three more Boeing 777 Freighters as it continues to soar with record financial results and growth. The 777 Freighter, which is based on the 777-200LR, can fly 4,900 nautical miles with a payload of 102 tonnes, meaning fewer stops and landing fees, less congestion at transfer hubs, lower cargo handling costs […]
FIA 2018: Boeing lands major deal with Volga-Dnepr
Volga-Dnepr Group and CargoLogicHolding has signed an agreement to acquire 29 Boeing 777 Freighters, confirmed an order for five more Boeing 747-8 Freighters, the purchase of a crew pairing solution, and an agreement to work together on future projects. The group is one of the largest 747 freighter operators, and it wanted to add more […]
FIA 2018: Qatar Airways confirms order for five 777 Freighters
Qatar Airways has finalised an order for five Boeing 777 Freighters in a deal signed at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. The deal is worth $1.7 billion at list prices, and will add to Qatar Airways’ existing Boeing freighter fleet of 13 777s and two 747-8s. The announcement was attended by the state of Qatar’s […]
Qatar Airways signs deal to purchase five Boeing 777 Freighters
Qatar Airways and Boeing have signed a letter of intent to purchase five 777 Freighters valued at $1.7 billion. The 777 Freighter has a range of 4,900 nautical miles with a payload of 102 tonnes, which Boeing says translates into cost savings as fewer stops mean lower landing fees, less congestion, lower cargo handling costs […]
Singapore Airlines welcomes the world’s first 787-10 to its fleet
Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of the world’s first Boeing 787-10, the newest and largest member of the Dreamliner family. The new aircraft is designed with strong, lightweight composites, advanced systems and a longer fuselage than other 787 Dreamliners. The airlines, through its subsidiary Scoot already flies 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliners and the group is […]
Turkish Airlines finalises order for 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalised an order for 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to meet growing demand at the third Istanbul airport. The firm order for 25 aircraft with options for five more 787s was first announced in September, and makes Turkish Airlines the 71st customer to buy the 787. Turkish Airlines chairman of the […]
AZAL commits to two Boeing 747-8F and orders seven Dreamliners
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has ordered five more Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners and has committed to purchase two 747-8Fs. The agreement, was announced at the 2017 Dubai Air Show, is valued at about $1.9 billion at current list prices. The freighter commitment will be finalised at a later time. AZAL president, Jahangir Askerov says: “Ordering additional 787 Dreamliner airplanes will greatly expand our […]
China’s CASC signs up for 300 Boeing’s
Boeing and China Aviation Suppliers Holding Company (CASC) today signed an agreement for 300 aircraft during a ceremony in Beijing. It was part of the United States trade mission to China, and was signed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and chief executive officer, Kevin McAllister, in the presence of US President Donald Trump and China […]
Qatar Airways firms up order for 2 Boeing 747-8Fs as part of $2.16bn spend
Qatar Airways has firmed up the order of two Boeing 747-8 Freighters and four 777-300ERs, which are valued at $2.16 billion at list prices. The carrier says this is a sign of its continued expansion and contribution to the US economy, and adds to its fleet of nearly 100 Boeing widebody aircraft and its more […]
flydubai takes delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8
Flydubai has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8, making it the first carrier in the region to operate the new single aisle aircraft. The aircraft is the first of 75 on order to add to flydubai’s fleet of Next-Generation 737s, which it operates on a network of more than 95 destinations in […]
AerCap orders 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
AerCap has ordered 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners valued at $8.1 billion at the Paris Air Show, making it the largest 787 Dreamliner customer. Aircraft leasing company, AerCap has taken delivery of 55 787s and now has 67 on backlog after this order, including sale leasebacks. Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and chief executive officer (CEO), Kevin […]
Boeing signs MoUs for newly launched 737 MAX 10
Boeing has launched the larger capacity 737 MAX 10 at the 2017 Paris Air Show and has been busy taking orders. The new aircraft has improved range and fuel efficiency through improvements including a modified wing for low speed drag reduction, while the fuselage is 66 inches longer than the 737 MAX 9. Boeing Commercial […]
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 […]
McAllister to succeed Conner at Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Kevin McAllister is to take over as Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding vice chairman, Ray Conner. Conner will continue as Boeing vice chairman through 2017, working closely with McAllister on the hand-off of customer, supplier, and community and government relationships. The 61-year old has been president and CEO of Commercial […]
