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  • Sep 11, 2023
    - New deal for 50 737 MAX jets enables airline to grow and meet market demand

    Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Vietnam Airlines announced today the carrier has selected the 737 MAX family to expand its single-aisle fleet, with a commitment to order 50 737-8 airplanes. With enhanced...

  • Dec 26, 2019
    Nearly 50 Foreign Military Sales orders valued at more than $560 million

    MESA, Ariz., Dec. 19, 2019 – Boeing [NYSE:BA] and the U.S. Army have finalized orders from three nations to provide their armed forces with the new, more capable AH-64E Apache model. The contracts are for the remanufacture of 47 existing AH-64D Apaches. The total combined value of the orders is more than $560 million.

  • Oct 1, 2019

    EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 1, 2019 – The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $2.6 billion contract for 15 KC-46A tanker aircraft, spares, support equipment, spare engines and wing air refueling pod kits. With this fifth production lot, Boeing now is on contract for 67 KC-46 tankers.

  • Sep 17, 2019

    EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 17, 2019 – The Boeing [NYSE: BA] KC-46 team on Friday began assembling Japan’s first next-generation tanker, loading a 82.4-foot (25 meters) long wing spar in the company’s 767 production facility.

  • Jul 15, 2019
    First of nine P-8A Poseidon aircraft completes assembly and makes its first flight. Next stop: addition of military systems.

    SEATTLE, Wash., July 15, 2019 — The first Boeing [NYSE: BA] P-8A Poseidon for the United Kingdom Royal Air Force (RAF) took off from Renton, Wash. at 10:00 a.m. Pacific on July 12, marking the first flight of this inaugural U.K. P-8A.

  • Jun 13, 2019
    Boeing scheduled to deliver additional next-generation Chinooks to U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command in 2021

    PHILADELPHIA, Pa., June 13, 2019 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] will build next-generation MH-47G Chinooks for the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC). The Block II configuration will enhance the Army’s ability to safely carry out the most challenging missions around the world.

  • May 17, 2019
    Funding covers modernization of 10 aircraft; option for FY20 would cover up to 35 aircraft

    ST. LOUIS, May 17, 2019 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received a one-year contract, which also includes a one-year option for 2020, to continue modernizing the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 fleet under the Service Life Modification (SLM) program. The $164 million contract for FY19 funds the standup of a second SLM line in San Antonio, Texas, complementary to the line established last year in St. Louis.

  • Mar 20, 2019

    ARLINGTON, Va., March. 20, 2019 – With a three-year contract award for 78 F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets, Boeing [NYSE: BA] will play a vital role in the U.S. Navy’s fleet modernization efforts.

  • Feb 18, 2019

    ARLINGTON, Va., February 18, 2019 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Navy have received U.S. Department of Defense approval to offer the EA-18G Growler to Finland. Previously only Australia had been authorized to purchase the airborne electronic attack (AEA) aircraft.

  • Feb 8, 2019

    SEATTLE, Feb. 8, 2019 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] today delivered its fifth KC-46A Pegasus tanker to the U.S. Air Force, the first that will be based at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The KC-46 departed Seattle’s Boeing Field for Altus, where the base’s 56th Air Refueling Squadron is responsible for Pegasus aircrew, maintenance and support training.

  • Jan 28, 2019
    U.S. Navy orders next group of P-8A aircraft; 19 jets support world-wide customers

    ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 28, 2019 — The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $2.4 billion production contract for the next 19 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The contract includes 10 aircraft to add to the current inventory of P-8As in the U.S. Navy fleet, all five jets currently under contract for Norway and the four aircraft remaining for the existing United Kingdom contract, bringing the total United Kingdom acquisition to nine aircraft.

  • Jan 25, 2019

    EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 25, 2019 – The first two Boeing [NYSE: BA] KC-46 Pegasus aircraft departed Everett’s Paine Field this morning for McConnell Air Force Base, where the 22nd Air Refueling Wing will be the first unit to have the world’s newest air refueling tankers.

  • Jan 10, 2019

    SEATTLE, Jan. 10, 2019 – The U.S. Air Force has accepted the first Boeing [NYSE: BA] KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, setting the stage for the aircraft’s delivery to McConnell Air Force Base, in Wichita, Kan., in the coming weeks.

  • Jan 3, 2019
    Will remanufacture 17 CH-47D Chinooks to the CH-47F configuration for Spain’s Army

    PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Jan. 3, 2019 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] will upgrade all 17 of Spain’s CH-47D Chinook helicopters to the F-model configuration, adding features such as the digital automatic flight control system, common avionics architecture system and advanced cargo handling to align that country’s fleet with those of other nations.

  • Dec 10, 2018

    EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 10, 2018 – The U.S. Air Force has exercised the option for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s second Boeing [NYSE: BA] KC-46 tanker through the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) process.

  • Nov 21, 2018
    Airline announces decision to renew its fleet with more efficient and longer-range MAX

    Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Caribbean Airlines today announced the airline has chosen to enhance and renew its single-aisle fleet with the 737 MAX 8. The carrier, which has long operated the...

  • Oct 19, 2018
    Delivery marks the first widebody airplane for a privately-held Chinese airline

    Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner for Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines. The new, super-efficient Dreamliner will also be the first widebody commercial jet operated by a...

  • Oct 15, 2018
    BBJ MAX offers customers unmatched range and comfort

    Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) has delivered the first BBJ MAX airplane to a customer, the company announced today at the National Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). The aircraft...

  • Sep 27, 2018
    $9.2 billion award funds 351 jets, 46 simulators and associated ground equipment

    ST. LOUIS, Sept. 27, 2018 – U.S. Air Force pilots will soon train for combat with T-X jets and simulators from Boeing [NYSE: BA].

  • Sep 24, 2018

    PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Sept. 24, 2018 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] will provide its MH-139 helicopter and related support to the U.S. Air Force to replace the more than 40-year-old UH-1N “Huey” helicopters used to protect America’s intercontinental ballistic missile bases.

  • Sep 21, 2018
    787-9s to enable airline's growth through greater capacity, fuel efficiency and range

    Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Shanghai Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the carrier's first 787-9 Dreamliner. The airline says it plans to use the super-efficient and passenger-preferred...

  • Sep 10, 2018

    EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 10, 2018 – The U.S. Air Force today awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $2.9 billion contract for 18 KC-46A tanker aircraft, spares, support equipment, spare engines and wing air refueling pod kits. With this fourth production lot, Boeing now is on contract for 52 KC-46 tankers.

  • Aug 30, 2018
    Boeing will provide the carrier-based unmanned aerial refuelers to extend the range of deployed fighters

    ST. LOUIS, Aug. 30, 2018 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] will build the U.S. Navy’s first operational carrier-based unmanned aircraft, the MQ-25 aerial refueler, through an $805 million contract awarded today.

  • Aug 29, 2018
    Leading Brazilian carrier to open new routes with new, longer-range 737 jet

    Boeing (NYSE: BA) and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (NYSE: GOL and B3: GOLL4) today celebrated the unveiling of the carrier's newly outfitted 737 MAX 8 during a celebration in Sao Paulo. The...

  • Aug 29, 2018
    Australian airline expands capacity by converting ten MAX 8s to the larger MAX 10 model

    Boeing [NYSE:BA] and the Virgin Australia Group [ASX:VAH] announced the airline is adding the largest and most efficient member of the 737 MAX family to its growing single-aisle fleet. The carrier...

  • Jul 11, 2018
    U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command orders four MH-47G Chinook helicopters

    PHILADELPHIA, Pa., July 11, 2018 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received a $139.8 million contract to provide four MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters to the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command.

  • Jul 2, 2018
    Contract provides a total of 58 tiltrotors to United States Navy, Marines, and Air Force, and the government of Japan

    PHILADELPHIA, July 2, 2018 — Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded $4,191,533,822 for modification P00008 to convert the previously awarded V-22 tiltrotor aircraft advance acquisition contract (N00019-17-C-0015) to a fixed-price-incentive-fee multiyear contract. This contract provides for the manufacture and delivery of 39 CMV-22B aircraft for the Navy; 14 MV-22B aircraft for the Marine Corps; one CV-22B for the Air Force; and four MV-22B aircraft for the government of Japan.

  • Apr 16, 2018
    Milestone paves the way for delivery of the newest version of the best-selling business jetliner

    Boeing [NYSE: BA] today celebrated the fly away of the first BBJ MAX airplane, which extends the range, performance and cabin comforts of the world's most popular business jetliner. "We are...

  • Apr 10, 2018

    Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Qatar Airways today signed a letter of intent to purchase five 777 Freighters, valued at $1.7 billion at list prices. When a purchase is finalized, it will be posted to...

  • Apr 10, 2018
    - Fast-growing carrier placed the largest incremental order of Boeing's newest 737 jet

    Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Lion Air Group today announced the airline purchased 50 of Boeing's new 737 MAX 10 airplane, which will be the most fuel-efficient and profitable single-aisle jet in the...

  • Apr 6, 2018
    World's largest airline to more than double its Dreamliner fleet with 47 firm orders and 28 options

    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...

  • Apr 4, 2018
    737 MAX's market-leading efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort lead to repeat order

    Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Jet Airways today announced a new order for 75 737 MAX airplanes as India's premier international airline looks to the new and improved 737 jet to power its future growth....

  • Apr 3, 2018
    Order from leading airplane lessor reflects strong market demand for new and improved 737 jet

    Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) (ALC) announced they have finalized an order for eight more 737 MAX 8 airplanes, valued at $936.8 million at list prices. Air Lease...

  • Mar 25, 2018
    787-10 will be the most efficient widebody airplane flying today; first jet to enter service soon

    Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Singapore Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the first 787-10 airplane, the newest and largest member of the Dreamliner family and a jet that will set a new global...

  • Mar 20, 2018
    New Ukrainian airline chooses efficient 737 MAX family for its growth plans

    KIEV, Ukraine, Mar 20, 2018 – Boeing [NYSE:BA] and SkyUp Airlines announced they have finalized a firm order for five 737 MAX airplanes valued at $624 million at list prices. The order includes...

  • Mar 12, 2018
    Turkey's flag carrier chooses the 787-9 to expand fleet, improve passenger experience

    Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Turkish Airlines announced they have finalized a firm order for 25 787-9 Dreamliners with options for five more airplanes. The firm order will allow Turkey's flag carrier to...

  • Mar 6, 2018
    - Hawaiian switches to market-leading Dreamliner for its large airplane of the future

    Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Hawaiian Airlines announced today that the carrier has selected the market-leading 787 Dreamliner as its flagship airplane for medium to long-haul flights. As part of the...

  • Mar 1, 2018
    Boeing to create Australian-developed, exportable autonomous systems capability

    BRISBANE, Mar. 1, 2018— Australia will be home to Boeing’s [NYSE: BA] largest autonomous systems development program outside of the United States following a new partnership agreement with the Queensland Government.

  • Mar 1, 2018

    ARLINGTON, Va., March 1, 2018 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] has been awarded a contract to modernize the U.S. Navy F/A-18 fleet, extending the life of existing Super Hornets from 6,000 to 9,000+ flight hours. In the early 2020s, Boeing will begin installing initial updates to the aircraft that will convert existing Block II Super Hornets to a new Block III configuration.

  • Mar 1, 2018
    Airline to expand fleet and enhance trans-Atlantic operations with MAX 8, MAX 9 jets

    Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Icelandair today celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX airplane as the Icelandic carrier seeks to grow and renew its fleet and enhance its trans-Atlantic...

  • Feb 28, 2018
    Mexico's global airline to open new routes with up to 90 new MAX jets

    Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Aeromexico today celebrated the delivery of the first of up to 90 737 MAX airplanes. Mexico's global airline plans to use the more fuel-efficient and longer-range MAX jets to...

  • Feb 1, 2018
    Airplane's improved fuel-efficiency and range will help Czech Republic's largest carrier grow its network

    Boeing [NYSE: BA], GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and Travel Service, the largest carrier in the Czech Republic, celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX airplane. "We are...

  • Jan 31, 2018
    Flag carrier of Oman to operate a total of 30 MAX airplanes

    Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Oman Air celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX airplane, one of 30 that Oman Air will operate as it expands its fleet and service. The flag carrier of the...

  • Jan 30, 2018
    Fuel efficient 737 MAX to help TUI Group reach sustainability goals

    Boeing (NYSE: BA) and TUI Group, the world's largest tourism business, today celebrated the delivery of the operator's first 737 MAX 8. The cleaner, quieter and more efficient airplane will play a...

  • Jan 9, 2018
    - Delivered 763 commercial airplanes to lead industry for sixth straight year

    Boeing (NYSE: BA) delivered more commercial airplanes than any manufacturer for the sixth consecutive year and set an industry record with 763 deliveries in 2017, driven by high output of the...

  • Jan 8, 2018

    Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Turkish Airlines announced that the carrier ordered three more 777 Freighters in December 2017. The new order came weeks after the carrier took delivery of two of the large...

  • Dec 21, 2017
    Largest single-aisle jet order in Middle East history pushes total MAX orders above 4,200

    Boeing [NYSE: BA] and flydubai finalized the purchase of 175 737 MAX airplanes in the largest single-aisle jet order in Middle East history. The deal – which includes options for an additional...

  • Dec 21, 2017
    Mauritanian carrier becomes the first in Africa to fly the newest version of the best-selling 737

    Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Mauritania Airlines International today celebrated the delivery of the airline's new 737 MAX 8. The Mauritanian carrier becomes the first operator of the new and improved...

  • Dec 18, 2017
    Milan-based carrier becomes first in Italy to operate the Dreamliner and the 45th 787 operator in the world

    Boeing (NYSE: BA), Neos and AerCap today celebrated the delivery of the leisure carrier's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Neos is leasing the 787-9 through an agreement with AerCap and becomes the...

  • Dec 15, 2017
    Philippine flag carrier puts new airplane directly into revenue service

    Boeing (NYSE: BA) and leasing company Avation PLC celebrated the delivery of Avation's first Boeing airplane, a 777-300ER (Extended Range), that will be leased and operated by Philippine Airlines....

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