Sea Launch has scrubbed tonight's launch of the Thuraya-1 satellite due to an instrumentation issue found in pre-launch operations. The launch countdown has been recycled 24 hours. The 45-minute...

Boeing recently delivered the first 747-300 Special Freighter to Atlas Air from the Boeing Airplane Services' Wichita, Kan., modification facility. Colorado-based Atlas Air launched the 747-300...

The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) said today that it intends to acquire Hawker de Havilland, a designer and manufacturer of commercial and military aircraft aerostructure components. Through its...

The Boeing Company will Webcast an investor telephone conference regarding its third quarter 2000 financial results at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time (10:30 a.m. EDT) on Wednesday, Oct. 18....

The Boeing Company today congratulated easyJet for taking delivery of its first Boeing Next-Generation 737-700 airplane. The airline will operate more than 40 of the world's best-selling jetliners...

The Boeing Joint Strike Fighter X-32A concept demonstrator flies over Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., on its tenth flight. Boeing lead test pilot Fred Knox took the aircraft to an altitude of...

The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF), with assistance from the U.S. Air Force and Boeing, has concluded its rigorous flight evaluation of the F-15E Strike Eagle. Boeing has proposed the F-15K,...

Today AirTran Airways celebrated its first year of operating the Boeing 717, the world's newest single-aisle airplane designed for short-haul, high-frequency routes. The 717's performance has far...

The Sea Launch Commander and the Odyssey Launch Platform, have departed Sea Launch Home Port in Long Beach, Calif., in preparation for the launch of the Thuraya-1 satellite on Oct. 18. The Sea...

The Sea Launch Commander and the Odyssey Launch Platform arrived at the equator at 4 a.m. (PST), March 9, and immediately began preparation for launch countdown. Launch time is set precisely at...

The U. S. Air Force dedicated a C-17 Globemaster III "The City of St. Louis" Oct. 10, 2000, during a ceremony at The Boeing Company in St. Louis. More than 2,000 Boeing employees in St. Louis...

Boeing Business Jets today announced it has sold 71 airplanes since it was launched as a joint venture between The Boeing Company and General Electric in 1996. As of October 2000, cumulative...

The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) today completed its acquisition of Hughes Electronics Corporation's space and communications business and related operations. The acquisition makes Boeing the world's...

The Boeing Company has selected local contractors McCarthy Brothers Construction and J.S. Alberici Construction Co. to carry out the first phase of its St. Louis site modernization plan. Alberici...

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) has concluded its purchase of Jeppesen Sanderson Inc., after receiving approval from government authorities in the U.S. and Germany. Jeppesen becomes a wholly owned...

A team of engineering professors from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, S.D., has been selected to receive the prestigious 2000 Boeing Outstanding Educator Award. As the...

Boeing began production in St. Louis of the 227th F-15E, with the mating of a forward bulkhead structure. Boeing expects to build at least 10 more F-15Es for the U.S. Air Force, with deliveries...

Boeing today confirmed Continental Airlines intends to order 15 Boeing 757-300 single-aisle airplanes. Continental will be the first major U.S. airline to operate the 757-300 in a two-class...

the Boeing Company, BFGoodrich Aerospace and InterContinental Aircraft Services (ICAS) today announced a Memorandum of Agreement under which all three companies will work together in a partnership...

Air France has confirmed its selection of the Boeing longer-range 777-300 as the airplane that will satisfy its increasing capacity requirements for long-haul routes. The French carrier is...

The Boeing Company today presented eight aircraft models to the University of Missouri's Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) unit. Col. A.J. Briding, commander of the University of...

Air France has ordered 10 Boeing longer-range 777-300s to satisfy its increasing capacity requirements for long-haul routes. The new longer-range 777-300s will offer Air France all the advantages...

The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) today announced two management changes within its Treasury organization. The changes will be effective Nov. 1. Craig Saddler, 41, has been appointed vice president -...

The Boeing Company today announced third quarter and nine months 2000 deliveries across its commercial, military and space operations. The company reported delivering 117 commercial jet transports...

The haunting sounds of a chant in the Hawaiian language and a stirring performance of ancient hula filled the Boeing 717 production facility today during a blessing ceremony, marking the official...

The Preston Group (TPG), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, announced that it has added an office in Atlanta, Ga., to further expand the company's support and services offered around...

The U.S. Army and The Boeing Company signed an option contract Sept. 29 for the remanufacture of 269 additional U.S. Army AH-64A Apaches into next-generation AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters. The...

The Boeing-built Joint Airlock Module has successfully completed a series of leak checks in a vacuum chamber that is used to test the pressurized elements of the International Space Station. The 6...

The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) and The Boeing Company have begun flight evaluations of the F-15E Strike Eagle, a version of which Boeing is proposing for South Korea's FX fighter aircraft...

With more than 1 million combined flight hours under its wing and a quarter century of technological advances behind it, the AH-64 Apache continues to be the world's most versatile multi-role...

The Boeing Company announced today that GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), a GE Capital Company, has finalized a definitive agreement for the purchase of 74 Boeing 777 and 737 jetliners valued...

The U.S. Air Force recently awarded $45 million to The Boeing Company for engineering, manufacturing and development (EMD) of the 500-pound Joint Direct Attack Munition, or JDAM. Boeing will...

During the next 20 years, the world's freighter airplane fleet is expected to double, with the greatest growth taking place in widebody freighters, according to the Boeing World Air Cargo Forecast...

When the world moves goods through the air, it is a 19-to-one likelihood that those goods will move on an airplane built by The Boeing Company. Boeing airplanes account for nearly 95 percent of...

To a large audience of customers, suppliers and employees, Boeing provided a preview in St. Louis today of a revolutionary new weapon system concept called the Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV)....

The following is a statement by Harry Stonecipher, Boeing president and chief operating officer, on FTC and EC approval of Boeing's acquisition of Hughes Electronics Corporation's space and...

You might say twins run in the family at Balair. The Swiss charter airline today took delivery of its second Boeing 767-300ER (extended range) jetliner in as many months. Both airplanes will be...

A team of four global information industry leaders has been selected by The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] to pursue a Global Positioning System (GPS) III architecture study that will help define the...

Capt. Suzanna Darcy, in the cockpit of a Boeing 777, is one of seven women honored this year by the Women in Aerospace organization. Darcy, senior engineering test pilot for Boeing, received the...

An artist's concept depicts two Boeing F-15s flown by the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). Boeing is proposing the F-15K for South Korea's FX fighter aircraft competition. ### 00-110

The government of Egypt has signed a letter of offer and acceptance with the United States Department of Defense calling for 35 of Egypt's AH-64A Apache helicopters to be remanufactured into the...

The Boeing Company today confirmed an order for three Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes from Ryanair, Europe's largest low- fare airline. Ryanair currently operates 31 737s and will use the...

Four days after the first flight of its X-32A Joint Strike Fighter concept demonstrator aircraft, Boeing yesterday moved its X-32B demonstrator closer to its own first flight with completion of...

The Boeing Joint Strike Fighter X-32A concept demonstrator today completed its second test flight, five days after it took to the air for the first time. Boeing test pilot Fred Knox took the X-32A...

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] announced today that it is increasing its free cash flow guidance from its previous projection of $3.0-$4.0 billion to greater than $4.0 billion for full-year 2000....

The biggest military modification program ever at Boeing facilities in Wichita, Kan., has passed its halfway mark and progress continues on schedule. Team ABL -- Boeing, Lockheed Martin, TRW and...

The Boeing Company [NYSE:BA] has organized a team of companies to pursue the United States Marine Corps Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) program. Team members are leaders in...

Boeing recently began flight-testing the F-22 Avionics Block 3.0 integrated software on its 757 flying test bed (FTB), a month ahead of schedule. Achieving this critical milestone helps to keep...

Boeing Chairman and CEO Phil Condit today commented on the U.S. Senate approval of permanent normal trade relations with China. Condit said, "The Senate's approval of permanent normal trade...

The Boeing Joint Strike Fighter X-32A concept demonstrator takes off on its first flight, meeting a major program milestone. The flight, from Palmdale to Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., marks the...

A Boeing Next-Generation 737-700 earlier last week demonstrated its prowess at two of the world's most challenging airports, Lhasa and Bangda, China. Boeing flight test pilots, Capts. Leon Robert...

A Boeing 737-700, operated by China Southwest Airlines, rises into thin air 11,700 feet above sea level at Lhasa, in the Tibetan highlands. Boeing flight test pilots simulated one inoperative...

The Boeing Joint Strike Fighter X-32A concept demonstrator takes off on its first flight, meeting a major program milestone. The flight, from Palmdale to Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., marks the...

The Boeing Joint Strike Fighter X-32A concept demonstrator today successfully recorded a major milestone when the airplane made its initial flight, flying from Palmdale and landing at Edwards Air...

The government of Israel and The Boeing Company have signed an agreement that will allow Boeing to modify AH-64D Apache Longbow combat helicopters for Israel through direct commercial sales. The...

The Boeing X-32A Joint Strike Fighter concept demonstrator successfully completes high-speed taxi tests in Palmdale, Calif., moving the aircraft closer to first flight. Boeing JSF chief test pilot...

The Corpus Christi Army Depot and The Boeing Company have formed a partnership arrangement that will reduce support costs and increase readiness of the U.S. Army's fleet of AH-64 Apache and CH-47...

Boeing Commercial Airplanes Group today announced enhancements to the rudder control system of its popular 737 twinjet as a result of work done in cooperation with the Federal Aviation...

Squadrons around the world commemorated the 4 millionth flight hour of the F/A-18 Hornet earlier today. The U.S. Navy designated noon Eastern Standard Time as the ceremonial flight hour enabling...

The Boeing Company has been awarded a contract to develop an upgrade to the defensive systems for the U.S. Air Force B-52H bomber fleet. Work on the engineering and manufacturing development...

The Boeing Company today announced that it is committed to production of a new longer-range version of the 767-400ER that will allow airline customers to offer passengers more point-to-point service.

The third Boeing 747-400 Freighter to be delivered to Cathay Pacific Airways of Hong Kong, lifts off from Paine Field in Everett, Wash., for a test flight. The 747-400 Freighter is the all-cargo...

The Preston Group (TPG), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, has sold a Total Airspace & Airport Modeller - Plus (TAAM) license to Trans World Airlines (TWA). TAAM is a fast-time,...

Cathay Pacific Airways continues to expand its cargo fleet and services by taking delivery of its newest Boeing 747-400 Freighter. The freighter is the first of three that Boeing will deliver to...

The Boeing Company today outlined a multi-stage facilities modernization plan that will transform its St. Louis site into one of the most competitive operations in the aerospace industry. Boeing...

Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications (NYSE:LOR), has signed an agreement with Sea Launch, the ocean-based launch services company, to launch the Telstar-8...

Doug Bain, an 18-year veteran of the Boeing Legal department, has been elected senior vice president and general counsel by the Boeing Board of Directors. This appointment makes him a member of...

The Boeing Company today rolled out the first Boeing 737-700C airplane, designated as the C-40A Clipper by the U.S. Naval Reserve, at a festive celebration held at Boeing Field in Seattle....

The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) today confirmed that Air France has signed a definitive agreement to exercise options for four more Boeing 777-200ERs (Extended Range) airplanes. This order means...

The Joint Airlock Module -- the gateway from which astronauts aboard the International Space Station will enter and exit the 470-ton orbiting research facility -- is scheduled to leave the...

The Boeing Next-Generation 737-700C (Convertible) earned type certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Aug. 31. The 737-700C, capable of offering both all-passenger and...

The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) confirmed today that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted Supplemental Type Certificate approval late yesterday for Aviation Partners Boeing's...

The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) has concluded its purchase of Continental Graphics Corporation after receiving approval from government authorities in the U.S. and Germany. Continental Graphics...

The Boeing Company has announced the appointment of Dr.Thad Sandford as vice president, engineering at its Space and Communications (S&C) Group in Seal Beach. Sandford, who will be responsible for...

The Boeing Company today announced that it has acquired AeroInfo Systems Inc., a Canadian provider of advanced maintenance software applications for the airline industry. The move adds AeroInfo...

The Boeing-built research laboratory, Destiny, which is designed to be the centerpiece of the International Space Station when it is launched early next year, has successfully passed an Acceptance...

Boeing today delivered the first of 26 767-400ER(extended range) airplanes on order with Continental Airlines. The first airplane to be certified in the 21st century, the new 767 derivative is...

Boeing today delivered the first of 26 767-400ER (extended range) airplanes on order with Continental Airlines. The newest member of the 767 family, the 767-400ER has increased passenger capacity,...

The Boeing Company has selected Sargent Fletcher Inc., of El Monte, Calif., as licensee for its new pneumatic ejection rack technology. The license will allow Sargent Fletcher to design, produce...

The first Boeing 767-400ER destined for launch customer Delta Air Lines lands at Seattle's Boeing Field following a test flight. The new jetliner is the first of Delta's 21 767-400ER's on order,...

Boeing and Delta Air Lines today will celebrate the delivery of the airline's first Boeing 767-400ER (extended range) airplanes -- the first new airplane certified in the 21st century. Delta was...

Boeing today announced a key leadership change in the areas of Engineering and Lean Enterprise activities for the company's Military Aircraft and Missile Systems business unit. Al Haggerty, vice...

Virgin Atlantic Airways has placed a firm order for two new Boeing 747-400 passenger airplanes, The Boeing Company confirmed today. GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) will provide lease...

After a preliminary review of the data, the Boeing team confirmed the success of yesterday's Delta III launch. Based upon the evaluation of flight data, the orbit of the simulated payload is...

The FAA has recognized The Boeing Company for its work to improve flight safety in China. The FAA has awarded Boeing its 1999 "Mission Possible" Award, along with United Airlines, InterFlight...

A data-gathering, simulated payload was successfully placed into orbit today aboard a Boeing Delta III rocket. The launch vehicle lifted off at 7:05 a.m. EDT. Instruments aboard the 9,480-pound...

The Boeing Company has received a $10.4 million contract to begin low-rate initial production for the U.S. Navy of its Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS). The Navy will receive 37 of the...

Representatives of The Boeing Company and MacDonald Dettwiler's wholly owned subsidiary, MD Robotics, today signed a teaming agreement to reinforce their ongoing commitment to the future of the...

Canada-based WestJet Airlines has finalized an order for 26 Boeing 737-700s and 48 options. The total represents an increase of six firm orders and 18 options for 737-700 airplanes over an initial...

The Boeing 767-400ER (extended range) jetliner has received flight-crew qualification endorsement from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. This endorsement means that the 767-400ER shares...

The selection of Boeing Australia Limited to provide up to $300 million of support and upgrade services to Australia's F-111 aircraft is a significant step in the global growth of the Boeing...

A Boeing Delta III is scheduled to lift off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., on Aug. 23, carrying a simulated payload on a dual data gathering mission. The four-hour launch window...

In an effort to further streamline its operations, The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) today announced consolidation plans for several manufacturing areas in Puget Sound and told employees of key...

Boeing has selected Martin-Baker to produce the ejection seat design for the operational Boeing Joint Strike Fighter. JSF One Team member Martin-Baker currently provides the ejection seats for the...

The Boeing Company honored eight Boeing St. Louis National Merit scholars during a recent ceremony in the company's Prologue Room. The National Merit scholars, all sons and daughters of Boeing St....

The Boeing Company presented $100,000 at the opening of the U.S. Army's Airborne & Special Operations Museum here today honoring the men and women who dedicated their lives to airborne operations...

Boeing released the findings today of its investigation into the May 1999 failure of a Delta III rocket. The failure, which left a communications satellite in a lower-than-expected orbit, was...

Continuing the expansion of its services business, The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc., the world's leading provider of flight...

Boeing, the U.S. Air Force and the Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR) at the University of Colorado will utilize the simulated payload from the next Delta III launch to conduct a...

American Airlines has placed a firm order for six Boeing 777-200ER and three Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes, The Boeing Company confirmed today. These orders represent exercised options from a...