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  • Feb 16, 2016
    Carrier will become China's first 737 MAX 9 customer

    Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Okay Airways today announced a commitment for 12 737s, including eight MAX 8s, three 737 MAX 9s and one Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplane. The agreement,...

  • Feb 16, 2016

    Boeing [NYSE:BA] South Carolina marked a milestone today, with the delivery of the 100th airplane built at the North Charleston site. The airplane, a 787-8, was delivered to American Airlines in...

  • Feb 8, 2016
    Cyber secure system stores energy as compressed hydrogen, generates clean power

    HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Feb. 8, 2016 – After 16 months of development, Boeing [NYSE: BA] has delivered a fuel cell energy storage system to the U.S. Navy for testing. The cell is being tested to determine its ability to support the energy needs of military and commercial customers.

  • Feb 2, 2016
    Celebration marks another triple delivery to airline Dreamliner fleet continues to grow in the Middle East

    Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Saudia, Saudi Arabia's national airline, today celebrated the triple delivery of two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and a 777-300ER (Extended Range). A third Dreamliner will be...

  • Jan 29, 2016
    Order expands Navy maritime surveillance fleet, includes four aircraft for Australia

    SEATTLE, January 29, 2016 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] will further equip the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) with maritime patrol capabilities, building 20 more P-8A Poseidon aircraft following a $2.5 billion U.S. Navy order announced yesterday.

  • Jan 29, 2016
    Airplane will serve as carrier's new flagship

    Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) are celebrating the delivery of the airline's first 777-300ER (Extended Range). The latest addition to SWISS' fleet touched down in...

  • Jan 28, 2016
    Leasing company has ordered total of 253 Boeing airplanes

    Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Air Lease Corporation (ALC) today celebrated the lessor's first Next-Generation 737 delivery to Air Vanuatu, the flag carrier of the South Pacific nation. "We are delighted...

  • Jan 28, 2016
    Airplane adds to China's only all-Boeing fleet

    Boeing [NYSE: BA] today delivered the 8,888th 737 to come off the production line to Xiamen Airlines. The airplane, a Next-Generation 737-800, features a special livery commemorating the...

  • Jan 27, 2016
    Intelsat 29e has the world’s most advanced digital payload available commercially

    EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan. 27, 2016 – The first of six Boeing [NYSE:BA]-built Intelsat EpicNG satellites for Intelsat (NYSE: I), the leading provider of satellite services, has launched successfully from French Guiana aboard an Ariane 5 rocket.

  • Jan 26, 2016

    ST. LOUIS, Jan. 26, 2016 – The Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) program will soon train C-17 aircrews at Boeing’s [NYSE: BA] C-17 International Training Centre (ITC) in the United Kingdom under a new $8 million contract.

  • Jan 14, 2016
    New contract continues Boeing’s 16-years of Air Force trainer support

    ST. LOUIS, Jan. 14, 2016 – Boeing [NYSE: BA], which has maintained and supported the U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon trainer fleet for 16 years, will do that for another ten years through a new contract worth up to $855 million.

  • Jan 13, 2016
    Upgraded launchers increase bomber’s weapons capacity and flexibility

    BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La., Jan. 13, 2015 – Six of the U.S. Air Force’s B-52 bombers can now take flight with a greater variety of weapons, thanks to enhanced internal weapons bay launchers delivered by Boeing [NYSE: BA]. The upgraded launchers allow the B-52 to carry GPS-guided or “smart” weapons in the weapons bay for the first time and are ready for use.

  • Jan 7, 2016
    Order bolsters Air China’s growing widebody fleet for international expansion

    SEATTLE, Jan. 7, 2016 – Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Air China today announced an order for six additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners. The order is valued at more than $2 billion at current...

  • Jan 7, 2016
    762 airplanes delivered, 768 net orders booked

    Boeing (NYSE: BA) delivered 762 commercial airplanes in 2015, 39 more than the previous year and most ever for the company as it enters its centennial year. "The Boeing team has worked hard to...

  • Dec 18, 2015
    For the second time in seven months, NASA awards a mission to Boeing to transport crew to the International Space Station.

    HOUSTON, Dec. 18, 2015 – NASA today awarded a mission to Boeing [NYSE: BA] to transport crew to the International Space Station (ISS) with flights beginning in 2017, marking the second time this year that Boeing has been awarded a crew rotation mission. In May, the agency awarded Boeing its first commercial human spaceflight mission.

  • Dec 17, 2015
    Deal brings carrier's order total to 30 Boeing airplanes over the last three months

    Boeing (NYSE: BA) and UK Leisure Airline Jet2.com finalized an order today for three Next Generation 737-800s, valued at $288 million at current list prices. Jet2.com previously ordered 27 Next...

  • Dec 17, 2015

    Boeing [NYSE:BA] is pleased that China Southern Airlines has announced a commitment to purchase 80 737s. The commitment includes a combination of 30 Next-Generation 737s and 50 737 MAX airplanes,...

  • Dec 9, 2015
    Turkish fleet reaches full strength with four aircraft and ground support systems

    KONYA, Turkey, Dec. 9, 2015 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the fourth and final Peace Eagle Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Turkish Air Force at Konya Air Base today, completing the Turkish AEW&C fleet and enhancing Turkey’s airspace surveillance and battle management capabilities.

  • Dec 7, 2015

    PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 7, 2015 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] has delivered its 14th Mk6 Chinook completing the United Kingdom’s most recent order and growing the RAF Chinook fleet to 60 aircraft. The order completion coincided with the 35th anniversary of Chinook operations for the U.K.

  • Nov 24, 2015

    SEATTLE, Nov. 24, 2015 – Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Biman Bangladesh Airlines today celebrated the airline's first direct-purchased Next-Generation 737-800 as part of the country’s national...

  • Nov 24, 2015
    Deal for 11 Next-Generation 737s and 11 737 MAX 8s fulfills growing customer demand for new technology, fuel efficient airplanes

    Boeing (NYSE: BA) and BOC Aviation, announced an order for 22 737 airplanes, building on the leasing company's existing order book to fulfill customer demand. The order, consisting of 11...

  • Nov 24, 2015
    Deal includes up to 24 787-10 Dreamliners and two 777-300ERs

    Boeing [NYSE:BA] and EVA Airways today finalized a historic order for up to 24 787-10 Dreamliners and two 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners. The order, valued at more than $8 billion at current...

  • Nov 18, 2015
    New planes will allow the airline to carry cargo more efficiently and continue its high growth rate

    Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered two 747-8 Freighters to AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group, and one of the leading international scheduled air cargo carriers. The airplanes are...

  • Nov 14, 2015

    Boeing (NYSE: BA) and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are celebrating the delivery of the airline's first 787-9 Dreamliner. Over the coming years the 787 will play a key role in the Dutch flag carrier's...

  • Nov 11, 2015
    Irish low-cost carrier is the largest 737-800 customer in the world

    Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Ryanair celebrated the Irish low-cost carrier's 375th direct delivery of a Next-Generation 737-800 today. Ryanair is the largest Next Generation 737-800 customer in the world...

  • Nov 9, 2015
    New airplanes to increase efficiency; support airline's fleet replacement strategy

    Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, announced an order for 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes at the 2015 Dubai Airshow today. The announcement marks the largest order in...

  • Nov 5, 2015
    Deal can reach up to 52 Boeing airplanes if options are exercised

    Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Korean Air today finalized the airline's order of 30 737 MAXs and two additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners valued at nearly $4 billion at current list prices. The...

  • Oct 29, 2015
    Expands all-Boeing fleet to increase capacity, route flexibility from Tel Aviv

    Boeing (NYSE: BA) and EL AL Israel Airlines agreed on an order today for up to nine 787 Dreamliners, valued at more than $2.2 billion at current list prices. Three of the orders will be added to...

  • Oct 28, 2015

    Boeing [NYSE: BA] today delivered a 777-300ER (Extended Range) to Garuda Indonesia in a special SkyTeam livery. The 777-300ER continues to play an important role in Garuda's network expansion...

  • Sep 29, 2015
    Agreement sets the stage for continued cutting edge research and deep space technology development

    HOUSTON, Sept. 29, 2015 – NASA has awarded a key contract to Boeing [NYSE: BA], the International Space Station’s prime contractor, to continue providing key engineering support services, resources and personnel to the program through Sept. 30, 2020. The contract, valued at $1.18 billion, extends for five-years.

  • Sep 29, 2015
    India to operate advanced AH-64E Apache and CH-47F Chinook

    PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 29, 2015 – The India Ministry of Defence has finalized its order with Boeing [NYSE: BA] for production, training and support of Apache and Chinook helicopters that will greatly enhance India’s capabilities across a range of military and humanitarian missions.

  • Sep 10, 2015
    Boeing-built 702SP satellite transitions to customer ABS ahead of schedule

    EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 10, 2015 – The world’s first all-electric propulsion satellite, built by Boeing [NYSE: BA] for Bermuda-based ABS, is now operational after an on-orbit handover on August 31. The ABS-3A, a 702SP (small platform) satellite, expands ABS’ communications services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

  • Sep 9, 2015
    Delivery of CH-47F supports modernization of cargo helicopter fleet

    PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 9, 2015 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the seventh CH-47F Chinook to the Australian Army on budget August 10th, three weeks ahead of schedule, supporting modernization of Australia’s cargo helicopter fleet and eventually replacing the Commonwealth’s six older CH-47D Chinooks. The seven advanced Chinooks were ordered as part of a U.S. Government Foreign Military Sales agreement with Australia in 2012.

  • Aug 29, 2015
    Third Inmarsat-5 satellite with new technology will allow global coverage

    EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 29, 2015 – When the third Boeing-built [NYSE: BA] Inmarsat-5 satellite, which is now in orbit, becomes fully operational later this year it will provide the technology and coverage necessary for worldwide high-speed broadband access.

  • Aug 28, 2015
    U.S. Navy orders 2nd full-rate production lot including first aircraft for Australia

    SEATTLE, Aug. 28, 2015 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] will provide the first P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft for Australia and additional P-8As for the U.S. Navy following a $1.49 billion contract award from the Navy for 13 aircraft.

  • Jun 8, 2015

    SAN DIEGO, June 8, 2015 – The U.S. Navy awarded a contract to Tapestry Solutions, a non-fully integrated subsidiary of The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA], to provide technical support and services to its Tactical Mobile (TacMobile) program. This program provides fixed-site and mobile command, control, communications, computers and intelligence capability, also known as C4I.

  • May 20, 2015

    SAN ANTONIO, May 20, 2015 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] recently completed maintenance on a U.S. Air Force E-4B advanced airborne command post earlier than planned, enabling the Air Force to quickly return the vital aircraft to operational service.

  • May 20, 2015
    Second modernized aircraft delivered

    SEATTLE, May 18, 2015 – Initial operating capability (IOC) of the modernized French Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) fleet has been achieved with Boeing’s [NYSE: BA] delivery of the second of four upgraded aircraft and completion of the operational tests and evaluations. The upgrade is part of a Foreign Military Sale between the French Defense Procurement and Technology Agency (Direction générale de l'armement – DGA) and the U.S. government.

  • May 5, 2015
    New tandem-rotor helicopters modernise and expand Australia’s medium- and heavy-lift capabilities.

    TOWNSVILLE, Queensland, Australia, May 6, 2015 – At a ceremony yesterday at Royal Australian Air Force Base Townsville in northern Queensland, Australia commissioned their first two Boeing [NYSE: BA] CH-47F Chinook advanced configuration aircraft. It’s a major milestone in the updating of the Australian Army’s cargo helicopter fleet.

  • Mar 12, 2015

    SEATTLE, Mar. 12, 2015 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] is pleased that Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has announced a commitment to purchase three additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes....

  • Feb 3, 2015
    Total five-year contract value reaches $516 million

    ST. LOUIS, Feb. 3, 2015 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) signed the second phase of a performance-based contract that reduces combat logistics support costs...

  • Feb 2, 2015

    EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 1, 2015 – The second Boeing-built [NYSE: BA] Inmarsat-5 satellite has sent its first signals from orbit, an essential step toward establishing Inmarsat’s Global Xpress network, the first global, high-speed mobile broadband service.

  • Feb 2, 2015
    787 key to airline's fleet expansion plans, enhanced passenger experience

    Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Scoot Pte Ltd. today announced the delivery of the Singapore-based airline's first 787 Dreamliner. The airplane will play a key role in the low-cost carrier's strategic plan...

  • Jan 21, 2015
    THAI uses newly delivered 777-300ER to carry out humanitarian mission

    Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) celebrated the Thai flag-carrier's 75th direct delivery of a Boeing airplane. Marking the milestone delivery, Boeing...

  • Jan 15, 2015
    Combat Survivor Evader Locator helps in recovery of isolated personnel

    HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., JAN. 14, 2014 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] will deliver an additional 336 Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) radios, and upgrade the system’s global base station...

  • Jan 15, 2015
    Largest ever Boeing widebody order from a Spanish carrier

    Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Air Europa today announced an order for 14 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $3.6 billion at list prices, the largest ever Boeing widebody order from a Spanish carrier. The order...

  • Jan 13, 2015
    More than 400 Nixie systems delivered during past 20 years

    SMITHFIELD, Pa. Jan. 13, 2015 – Boeing [NYSE: BA], through its Argon ST subsidiary, will provide the U.S. Navy with five additional AN/SLQ-25C surface ship torpedo defense systems,...

  • Jan 13, 2015
    World's largest airplane manufacturer with 723 deliveries, record $232.7 billion in commercial net orders

    Boeing (NYSE: BA) set a global industry record for the most commercial airplanes delivered in a single year at 723 in 2014, maintaining its position as the world's largest airplane manufacturer...

  • Jan 12, 2015

    ST. LOUIS, Jan. 12, 2015 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] recently delivered a maintenance training system to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) that will help prepare technicians to keep the RCAF’s...

  • Jan 9, 2015

    SEATTLE, Jan. 9, 2015 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] last month delivered the eighth P-8A Poseidon of 2014, completing all planned deliveries to the U.S. Navy for the year on time and on cost. That...

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