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  • Jun 16, 2021

    BERLIN, Germany, June 17, 2021 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] signed agreements today with ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH and Lufthansa Technik that outline joint efforts to explore potential...

  • May 27, 2021
    New contract will provide interactive, high-fidelity simulators for RAF C-17 aircrew and engineers through 2040

    Farnborough, May 27, 2021 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] will continue training Royal Air Force (RAF) C-17 aircrew and engineers at the C-17 International Training Centre (ITC) in Farnborough, delivering a...

  • May 13, 2021
    First splice of forward and aft sections follows digital path

    ST. LOUIS, May 13, 2021 — In one historic moment, the front fuselage of the first Boeing [NYSE: BA]-Saab T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer was joined perfectly with its aft section in less than 30...

  • Apr 29, 2021
    Core stage will be integrated with other SLS elements in Vehicle Assembly Building

    KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Florida, April 29, 2021 — A Boeing-built [NYSE: BA] rocket core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System was unloaded from a barge today at the agency’s Kennedy Space...

  • Apr 21, 2021
    Eight months from contract award to the first F-15EX delivery

    ST. LOUIS, April 21, 2021 — On Tuesday, a Boeing-led industry team [NYSE: BA] officially delivered a second F-15EX fighter aircraft to the U.S. Air Force earlier than the contract requirement....

  • Apr 21, 2021
    Stennis refurbishment complete following flawless test fire

    STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Mississippi, April 21, 2021 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] begins delivery of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket cryogenic core stage to NASA today in preparation for launch of the...

  • Apr 15, 2021

    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 15, 2021 – We are excited about our continued partnership with the Army on the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) Competitive Demonstration and Risk...

  • Apr 12, 2021
    Fuselage arrival in Renton marks a major production milestone

    RENTON, Washington, April 12, 2021 – The first P-8A Poseidon fuselage for Norway arrived today at Boeing [NYSA: BA] facilities in Renton, Washington, from Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas,...

  • Mar 31, 2021
    U.S. Navy places order for more P-8A aircraft; 11 additional jets to patrol the globe

    ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31, 2021 — The U.S. Navy today awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $1.6 billion production contract for the next 11 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. Nine aircraft will join the U.S....

  • Mar 25, 2021
    Boeing’s investment in the center’s science learning initiatives totals more than $2 million

    HOUSTON, March 25, 2021 – Today, Space Center Houston recognized Boeing [NYSE: BA] for its commitment and generous support empowering the next generation of explorers with authentic science...

  • Mar 24, 2021
    Demand for unique tiltrotor capabilities pushes fleet to record usage

    ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 24, 2021 – The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey has logged more than 600,000 flight-hours, providing continuous customer support to maintain mission readiness and transport...

  • Mar 19, 2021
    A variant of the F/A-18F Super Hornet, the Growler will receive several capabilities common with the Block III upgrades

    WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash., March 19, 2021 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] has started a five-year modification program for the U.S. Navy’s EA-18G Growler fleet with the induction of the first jet at Naval Air...

  • Mar 18, 2021
    Full-duration, eight-minute-plus engine burn caps “Green Run” test campaign that helps certify core stage for launch

    STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Mississippi, March 18, 2021 – The cryogenic core stage built by Boeing [NYSE: BA] for NASA’s first Space Launch System (SLS) rocket completed hot fire testing today at...

  • Mar 18, 2021

    STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Mississippi, March 18, 2021 — Deep space exploration took an important step forward today. The cryogenic core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket completed...

  • Mar 2, 2021
    Australian government to co-develop an additional three aircraft with Boeing

    AUSTRALIA, March 1, 2021 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] Australia welcomes the announcement by the Australian government to co-develop a further three Loyal Wingman aircraft to advance the air-teaming...

  • Mar 1, 2021
    Successful test progresses Royal Australian Air Force’s teaming aircraft program

    AUSTRALIA, March 1, 2021 – Boeing [NYSE:BA] Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully completed the first test flight of the Loyal Wingman uncrewed aircraft. The...

  • Feb 23, 2021
    First in U.S. Air Force “eSeries” aircraft validates digital design and build for advanced trainer

    ST. LOUIS, Feb. 23, 2021 — A new era in aircraft design and build has begun as the first U.S. portion of the T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer has officially entered the Boeing [NYSE:BA] jet’s...

  • Feb 9, 2021
    First KC-46 for an international customer completes successful first flight

    EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 9, 2021 – The first Boeing [NYSE: BA] KC-46 tanker destined for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) took to the skies on its maiden flight yesterday. This successful...

  • Feb 2, 2021
    Newest U.S. Air Force fighter completes 90-minute test flight

    ST. LOUIS, Feb. 2, 2021 — The new Boeing [NYSE: BA] F-15EX fighter jet completed its first flight today, paving the way for the early delivery of the first two jets to the U.S. Air Force later...

  • Jan 25, 2021
    DEFIANT X to compete for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft contract, a top modernization priority for the Army

    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 25, 2021—Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT), and Boeing (NYSE: BA) today released details of its advanced helicopter for the U.S. Army’s Future Long...

  • Jan 21, 2021
    New multirole tanker contract brings number of U.S. Air Force orders to 94

    EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 21, 2021 – The U.S. Air Force on Wednesday awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $2.1 billion contract for 15 KC-46A tankers, expanding its fleet of aircraft that will not only set...

  • Jan 12, 2021
    - New tanker contract brings the number of U.S. Air Force orders to 79

    EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 12, 2021 – This week the U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $1.7 billion contract for 12 KC-46A tanker aircraft. With this sixth production lot, Boeing is now on...

  • Jan 11, 2021
    Augmented power supply to enhance station’s health and enable more research

    HOUSTON, Jan. 11, 2021 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] will support the International Space Station’s (ISS) growing research capabilities and commercial opportunities with new solar arrays to increase the...

  • Dec 21, 2020
    Successful independent review advances more powerful Block 1B rocket to next phase in development and transition to hardware build

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Dec. 21, 2020 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and NASA have successfully completed a critical design review for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Exploration Upper Stage (EUS), confirming...

  • Dec 21, 2020
    Recent test shows aircraft’s compatibility with India’s aircraft carriers

    PATUXENT RIVER, Md., Dec. 21, 2020 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Navy proved recently that the F/A-18 Super Hornet can operate from a “ski jump” ramp, demonstrating the aircraft’s...

  • Dec 20, 2020
    Republic of Singapore Air Force renews F-15 Performance Based Logistics support for the fourth time

    SINGAPORE, Dec. 21, 2020 — The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) recently awarded Boeing [NYSA: BA] its fourth Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract to support Singapore’s fleet of...

  • Dec 20, 2020
    Flight testing to commence in early 2021

    AUSTRALIA, Dec. 21, 2020 – Boeing [NYSE:BA] Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have completed the first high-speed taxi test of the Loyal Wingman in preparation for first flight...

  • Dec 15, 2020
    Simulator and classroom training will prepare Royal New Zealand Air Force aircrew to safely and effectively operate and maintain P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

    OHAKEA, New Zealand, Dec. 14, 2020 — The U.S. Navy recently awarded Boeing [NYSA: BA] a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract, valued at $109 million, to provide P-8A Poseidon training for the...

  • Dec 9, 2020
    - Ongoing flights allow for development of software components and testing of the aerial refueling hardware MQ-25 will use operationally

    ST. LOUIS, Dec. 9, 2020 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Navy have for the first time flown the MQ-25 T1 test asset with an aerial refueling store (ARS), a significant milestone informing...

  • Dec 1, 2020
    Flight tests in Queensland validated the company’s advanced autonomous technology

    AUSTRALIA, Dec 2, 2020 – Boeing [NYSE:BA] recently completed flight tests with five high-performance surrogate jets operating autonomously in a team at the new Queensland Flight Test Range in...

  • Dec 1, 2020
    Simulators are part of the U.S. Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk advanced training system

    ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1, 2020 — The U.S. Air Force is one step closer to receiving its next-generation trainer as Boeing [NYSE: BA] started producing the T-7A Red Hawk’s “real-as-it-gets”...

  • Oct 27, 2020
    Five agreements tied to Future Fighter Capability Project will create 250,000 jobs and spur industry growth

    OTTAWA, Canada, Oct. 27, 2020 – Through five new agreements, Boeing [NYSE: BA] and its Canadian aerospace partners are preparing to deliver C$61 billion and nearly 250,000 jobs to the Canadian...

  • Oct 21, 2020

    AUSTRALIA, October 22, 2020 – The Boeing Loyal Wingman aircraft being developed with the Royal Australian Air Force recently moved under its own power for the first time, a key...

  • Oct 20, 2020
    The demonstrator will help the Navy determine technical requirements for future carrier-based weapons systems.

    ST. LOUIS, Oct. 20, 2020 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Navy will demonstrate advanced missile technologies that will make carrier air wing strike fighters more lethal against threats into the...

  • Oct 8, 2020
    Virtual exhibit to feature CST-100 Starliner, Space Launch System, International Space Station, Satellites and Collier Award-winning X-37B

    ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 8, 2020 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] will participate in the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) – The CyberSpace Edition, which is taking place Oct. 12-14, with an...

  • Oct 7, 2020
    WGS-11+ to deliver twice the capability of its predecessors

    EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 7, 2020 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Space Force successfully completed the first major engineering design review for the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS)-11+...

  • Oct 7, 2020
    - Barry “Butch” Wilmore will now command the Starliner Crew Flight Test

    HOUSTON, Oct. 7, 2020 — NASA has chosen veteran astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore to serve as commander of Boeing’s [NYSE: BA] CST-100 Starliner for the Crew Flight Test. He replaces Boeing...

  • Oct 4, 2020

    AUSTRALIA, Oct. 5, 2020 — In an historical opportunity for the state, Queensland is poised to take a major step forward in the aviation manufacturing sector, thanks to a new partnership between...

  • Oct 1, 2020
    First phase of Evolved Strategic SATCOM program includes prototype payload, architecture development

    EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct 1, 2020 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received one of three development contracts to build a satellite payload prototype and develop a new secure, resilient satellite...

  • Sep 24, 2020

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 24, 2020 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] is teaming with General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) and Aerojet Rocketdyne in its bid to build the Next Generation Interceptor...

  • Sep 17, 2020

    BERLIN, Sept. 18, 2020 — Boeing [NYSE: BA], Honeywell Aerospace and Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. have reached an agreement to provide in-service support of the T-55 engine should the government...

  • Sep 14, 2020

    Australia, September 15, 2020 — Boeing Australia powered up the commercial turbofan engine on the first Loyal Wingman aircraft in September, as part of ground testing and preparations for first...

  • Sep 1, 2020
    U.S. Special Operations Command takes first MH-47G Block II Chinook on time

    PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1, 2020 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] is delivering new technologies and performance improvements to U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) with the Block II Chinook helicopter. Boeing’s Philadelphia team recently delivered the first MH-47G Block II Chinook to SOCOM on time.

  • Aug 25, 2020
    NASA assigns Dr. Jeanette Epps to Boeing’s first operational Starliner mission

    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., August 25, 2020 — Boeing Astronaut Chris Ferguson shared the following statement today regarding NASA’s Starliner-1 crew assignment.

  • Aug 17, 2020
    The first two Super Hornets to complete Service Life Modification have been delivered to the Navy

    ST. LOUIS, Aug. 17, 2020 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] has inducted its 20th F/A-18 Super Hornet into Service Life Modification (SLM) supporting U.S. Navy readiness needs for mission-capable aircraft. Two SLM jets have already been delivered back to the Navy.

  • Aug 13, 2020
    - National Aeronautic Association recognizes autonomous spaceplane that completed two-year orbital mission

    The U.S. Department of the Air Force and Boeing [NYSE: BA] X-37B autonomous spaceplane is receiving the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy for the greatest American achievements in aeronautics...

  • Aug 12, 2020
    Proposal builds on the company’s 60-plus year legacy in strategic missile and weapon systems

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 12, 2020 — Today, Boeing [NYSE: BA] submitted its offer to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) competition, proposing a design that leverages the company’s more than 60-year track record and expertise in strategic missile and weapon systems.

  • Aug 7, 2020
    Expanded SES constellation to deliver enhanced global connectivity services

    EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 7, 2020 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received a contract to build four additional 702X satellites from SES as the leading global content connectivity provider increases the number of O3b mPOWER satellites in its Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) to 11.

  • Jul 31, 2020
    First Block II Chinook for the Army Special Operations Aviation Command will be delivered this year

    PHILADELPHIA, July 31, 2020—Boeing [NYSE: BA] recently signed a $265 million contract for nine more MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters that employees in its Philadelphia plant will assemble for the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC).

  • Jul 31, 2020
    Boeing, U.S. Air Force public-private partnership supports the warfighter’s training capability

    TUCSON, Ariz., July 31, 2020 – A team from Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Air Force completed the first QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Target to undergo conversion from a modification line in Arizona. The aircraft was flown last month to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, where it will be used autonomously in future weapons training operations.

  • Jul 28, 2020

    TOKYO, July 28, 2020 - Boeing and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) recently signed a Direct Commercial Sale agreement to support upgrades to Japan’s F-15J fleet.

  • Jul 15, 2020
    Contract extension takes NASA-Boeing partnership for orbiting laboratory into third decade

    HOUSTON, July 15, 2020 — Boeing [NYSE: BA], NASA’s lead industry partner for the International Space Station (ISS) since 1993, will continue supporting the celebrated orbiting laboratory through September of 2024 under a $916 million contract extension awarded today.

  • Jul 14, 2020
    Japan becomes first international operator with V-22 capabilities

    CAMP KISARAZU, Japan, July 10, 2020—Bell Boeing delivered the first V-22 Osprey to Camp Kisarazu in Japan on June DD. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) is the first operator of the V-22 outside of the U.S. military.

  • Jul 13, 2020
    $1.2 billion funds first lot of advanced fighters

    ST. LOUIS, July 13, 2020 – The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a nearly $1.2 billion contract to build the first lot of eight F-15EX advanced fighter jets to help the service meet its capacity requirements and add capability to its fighter fleet. The award also covers support and one-time, upfront engineering costs. Already under construction at the Boeing F-15 production facility in St. Louis, the first two jets deliver next year.

  • Jul 10, 2020
    Last of 22 Apache attack helicopters delivered in June

    NEW DELHI, India, July 10, 2020 - Boeing [NYSE: BA] has completed delivery of all new AH-64E Apache and CH-47F(I) Chinook military helicopters to the Indian Air Force (IAF). The final five of the 22 Apache attack helicopters were handed over to the IAF at Air Force Station, Hindan. Earlier in March, Boeing handed over the last five of 15 CH-47F(I) Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to the IAF.

  • Jun 30, 2020

    MESA, Ariz., June 30, 2020—Boeing [NYSE: BA] recently delivered its 2,500th AH-64 Apache helicopter, an E-model Apache for the U.S. Army, from the company’s production line in Mesa, Arizona.

  • Jun 25, 2020
    Deliveries are expected to begin in 2024

    ARLINGTON, Va., June 25, 2020 – Morocco is the 17th country to acquire the Boeing AH-64 Apache through a contract for 24 of the helicopters that was recently signed.

  • Jun 24, 2020
    Cooperation with domestic firms expands Israel’s aerospace sector

    TEL AVIV, Israel, June 24, 2020 – Boeing strengthened the Israeli aerospace industry by nearly $1 billion (3.5 billion Israeli shekels) in the last three years, according to the latest data from...

  • Jun 24, 2020
    First CMV-22B for fleet operations arrives at Naval Air Station North Island

    NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, California, June 24, 2020 – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the first CMV-22B for fleet operations to the U.S. Navy on June 22. The V-22 is based at Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego.

  • Jun 17, 2020
    The first operational Block III jet will be delivered to the Navy in early 2021

    ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 17, 2020 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the first two F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets to the U.S. Navy for flight testing. One jet is a single-seat E model and the other is a two-seat F model.

  • Jun 10, 2020

    HURLBURT FIELD, Fla, June 10, 2020— The Bell Boeing [NYSE:BA] V-22 team today delivered its 400th aircraft, a CV-22 for U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command.

  • May 17, 2020
    Record-setting autonomous spaceplane begins sixth mission

    CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. May 17, 2020 — The Boeing [NYSE: BA]-built X-37B autonomous spaceplane today launched on top of a uniquely configured United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.

  • May 14, 2020

    SEATTLE, May 14, 2020 — The U.S. Navy received its 100th P-8A aircraft from Boeing [NYSE: BA] today as the global fleet, which also includes the Indian navy and the Australian and U.K. air forces, approaches 300,000 flight hours of hunting submarines and providing aerial reconnaissance capabilities around the world.

  • May 13, 2020

    ST. CHARLES, Mo., May 13, 2020 — The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a combined $3.1 billion in contracts for Harpoon and Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response (SLAM ER) weapon systems in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS). About $2.6 billion of that was contracted today while the remainder had been previously awarded.

  • May 4, 2020
    Prototype will advance Boeing’s global Airpower Teaming System

    SYDNEY, May 5, 2020 — A Boeing [NYSE:BA]-led Australian industry team has presented the first unmanned Loyal Wingman aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force, a historic milestone for the company and the Commonwealth.

  • Apr 16, 2020

    MESA, Ariz., April 16, 2020 – Production, flight test and deliveries of the AH-64E Apache helicopter continues at the Boeing [NYSE: BA] vertical lift site in Mesa, Arizona.

  • Apr 14, 2020
    90-minute flight demonstrates new fighter’s unmatched maneuverability and speed

    ST. LOUIS, April 14, 2020 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] successfully completed the first flight of the F-15QA fighter, the most advanced version of the jet ever manufactured. Developed for the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF), the jet demonstrated its next-generation capabilities during its 90-minute mission.

  • Apr 8, 2020

    Australia, April 9, 2020 – Boeing Australia recently achieved two more milestones on the Royal Australian Air Force’s Loyal Wingman – Advanced Development Program: weight on wheels and aircraft power on.

  • Apr 6, 2020

    ARLINGTON, Va., April 6, 2020— The Boeing Company is honored to be a provider for the Commercial Crew mission. We are committed to the safety of the men and women who design, build and ultimately will fly on the Starliner just as we have on every crewed mission to space.

  • Apr 3, 2020
    -Aircraft is first of 20 CH-47F Chinooks to be delivered to RNLAF

    PHILADELPHIA, April 3, 2020—Boeing [NYSE: BA] recently delivered the first CH-47F Chinook to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), continuing a track record of on-time deliveries to customers. The RNLAF will operate a fleet of 20 CH-47F Chinooks, the newest configuration in use by countries around the world.

  • Apr 2, 2020
    - Facility produces H-47 Chinook and V-22 Osprey aircraft for defense customers

    Boeing [NYSE: BA] is temporarily suspending production operations at its facilities in Ridley Township, Pennsylvania, in light of the company's continuous assessment of the spread of COVID-19 in...

  • Apr 2, 2020

    ST. LOUIS, April 2, 2020 — The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract modification for three additional MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling aircraft, bringing the total number of aircraft Boeing is manufacturing to seven.

  • Apr 2, 2020

    ARLINGTON, Va., April 2, 2020—Boeing Defense, Space & Security President and CEO Leanne Caret issued the following statement regarding Boeing’s KC-46 agreement with the U.S. Air Force: The Air...

  • Mar 30, 2020

    ARLINGTON, Va., March 30, 2020—The U.S. Navy awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $1.5 billion production contract for the next 18 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The contract includes eight aircraft for the U.S. Navy, six aircraft for the Republic of Korea Navy and four aircraft for the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

  • Mar 3, 2020
    Agile, purpose-built and designed for the Army’s evolving missions

    MESA, Ariz., March 3, 2020 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] is offering the U.S. Army an agile, fully integrated, purpose-built system for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) prototype competition.

  • Feb 27, 2020
    Single-engine jet’s in-flight restart demonstrates robust design

    ST. LOUIS, Feb. 27, 2020 – Restarting a military jet’s engine in flight is a critical safety feature that can only be demonstrated by doing something a flight crew rarely wants to do: shutting off the engine in flight.

  • Feb 10, 2020
    Latest V-22 variant will replace C-2A Greyhound fleet

    AMARILLO, Texas, Feb. 7, 2020 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, delivered the first CMV-22B Osprey, which is the V-22 variant the U.S. Navy will use for transporting personnel and cargo to aircraft carriers at sea.

  • Feb 9, 2020

    BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 10, 2020 — The Boeing [NYSE:BA] Australia team recently completed major fuselage structural assembly for the first Loyal Wingman. The aircraft is one of three prototypes that will be developed as a part of the Loyal Wingman – Advanced Development Program in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

  • Feb 6, 2020
    Service Life Modification adds extra life, new capabilities to aircraft

    ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 6, 2020 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] has given an F/A-18 a new lease on life after delivering the first Super Hornet under the Service Life Modification program to the U.S. Navy. The second SLM jet will deliver by the end of the month, and Boeing will deliver the third F/A-18 in April.

  • Feb 4, 2020
    Test show ability of F/A-18 Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler pilots to remotely control fighter and attack platforms from the cockpit

    ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 4, 2020 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Navy successfully flew two autonomously controlled EA-18G Growlers at Naval Air Station Patuxent River as unmanned air systems using...

  • Jan 21, 2020
    New U.S. Navy variant demonstrates tiltrotor capability

    AMARILLO, Texas, Jan. 21, 2020 — The first CMV-22B Osprey, built by Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, completed first flight operations at Bell’s Amarillo Assembly Center. The CMV-22B is the latest variant of the tiltrotor fleet, joining the MV-22 and CV-22 used by the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force.

  • Jan 15, 2020
    IRST Block II provides F/A-18 aircrew with improved optics and processing power

    ST. LOUIS, Jan. 15, 2020 — For the first time, Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Navy flew an F/A-18 Super Hornet equipped with an Infrared Search & Track (IRST) Block II pod in late 2019. IRST Block II is a critical component of the Block III Super Hornet. The Block III conversion will include enhanced network capability, longer range with conformal fuel tanks, an advanced cockpit system, signature improvements and an enhanced communication system. The updates are expected to keep the F/A-18 in active service for decades to come.

  • Jan 14, 2020
    The H-47 Chinook offers the German Armed Forces a highly modern, proven and capable multi-mission helicopter

    BERLIN, Germany, 14 January 2019 – Boeing [NYSA: BA] has submitted its response to the STH invitation to tender for Germany’s New Heavy Lift Helicopter program, also known as Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (STH). The response was submitted yesterday, 13 January.

  • Jan 8, 2020
    Teams at Stennis Space Center prepare for core stage hot-fire testing ahead of Artemis I lunar mission

    NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 8, 2020 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today delivered the core stage of NASA’s first Space Launch System (SLS) deep space exploration rocket, moving it out of the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans to the agency’s Pegasus barge.

  • Dec 26, 2019

    EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Dec. 26, 2019 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] has developed a new variant of its 702 satellite for the U.S. Air Force’s Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) constellation, one that offers both greater bandwidth efficiency and signal power than previous satellites in the fleet.

  • 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.

  • Dec 16, 2019
    Two satellite payloads will provide internet access to underserved regions

    EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Dec. 16, 2019 — A Boeing [NYSE: BA]-built satellite called JCSAT-18/Kacific1 will provide affordable internet access and other communications services to underserved parts of Asia and the Pacific islands.

  • Nov 21, 2019
    Spacecraft being prepared for uncrewed flight test to International Space Station

    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Nov. 21, 2019 — Boeing’s [NYSE: BA] new CST-100 Starliner is now connected to the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket that will launch the spacecraft on its first flight test to the International Space Station. Liftoff from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station is targeted for Dec. 17.

  • Nov 18, 2019

    ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 18, 2019 – In response to the Nov. 14 Office of the Inspector General report titled “NASA’s Management of Crew Transportation to the International Space Station,” Boeing today issued the following statement:

  • Nov 18, 2019

    Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Embraer [B3: EMBR3, NYSE: ERJ] today announced their joint venture to promote and develop new markets for the C-390 Millennium multi-mission airlift and air mobility aircraft...

  • Nov 8, 2019
    Aircraft is the first of nine ordered by the UK

    SEATTLE, Nov. 4, 2019 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] last week delivered the first of nine P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) to the United Kingdom Royal Air Force (RAF). The United Kingdom is acquiring the multi-mission aircraft through the Foreign Military Sales process with the U.S. Navy. The P-8A Poseidon replaces the U.K.’s retired Nimrod aircraft.

  • Nov 7, 2019

    KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Nov. 7, 2019 – Boeing issued the following statement regarding the successful CST-100 Starliner pad abort test.

  • Nov 6, 2019

    KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Nov. 6, 2019 – Boeing will host a conference call with media at 1:30 PM ET on Thursday, Nov. 7 to address preliminary results of the Nov. 4 Starliner pad abort test. Boeing Commercial Crew Vice President and Program Manager John Mulholland and NASA Commercial Crew Program Manager Kathy Lueders will participate.

  • Nov 5, 2019
    Simplified approach increases opportunities for success by 2024

    HOUSTON, Nov. 5, 2019 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today submitted a proposal to NASA for an integrated Human Lander System (HLS) designed to safely take astronauts to the surface of the moon and return them to lunar orbit as part of the Artemis space exploration program.

  • Nov 4, 2019

    WHITE SANDS, N.M., Nov. 4, 2019 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] issued the following statement regarding the successful CST-100 Starliner pad abort test.

  • Nov 4, 2019
    Crew escape system test is critical milestone ahead of first crewed launch

    WHITE SANDS, N.M., Nov. 4, 2019 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] today cleared a crucial test on the way to returning the United States to human spaceflight launch capabilities by completing a successful pad abort test of the CST-100 Starliner.

  • Oct 16, 2019
    Boeing completing first Space Launch System core stage; second in production

    ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 14, 2019 – NASA and Boeing [NYSE: BA] have initiated a contract for the production of 10 Space Launch System core stages and up to eight Exploration Upper Stages to support the third through the twelfth Artemis missions.

  • Oct 14, 2019
    Exhibition and symposium in Washington, D.C. to feature Starliner simulator and Astrovan crew transport

    ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 14, 2019 — Boeing will participate in International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2019 next week at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C., to celebrate our shared mission with NASA and global partners in this new age of space exploration and transformation.

  • Oct 7, 2019
    Osprey continues to provide unique tiltrotor capabilities to support worldwide military missions

    PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 7, 2019 — The V-22 fleet of tiltrotor aircraft built by Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. [NYSE: TXT] company, and Boeing [NYSE: BA] has topped the 500,000 flight hour milestone. More than 375 Ospreys logged the hours, including the U.S. Air Force CV-22 and the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22.

  • 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.

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