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  • May 19, 2022
    - Spacecraft reaches intended orbit and continues to perform nominally

    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 19, 2022 —The Boeing [NYSE: BA] CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is on its way to the International Space Station after successfully performing the planned orbital...

  • Jan 26, 2022
    - Complete first aircraft in Nacelle Improvement program

    AMARILLO, Texas (Jan. 26, 2022) – Bell, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has completed the first Nacelle Improvements Modification on an Air Force CV-22 Osprey. The aircraft is part of an...

  • Nov 18, 2021
    Aircraft is the first of five ordered by Norway and the 142nd P-8 aircraft delivered to global customers

    SEATTLE, Nov. 18, 2021 – The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) today accepted the first of five Boeing [NYSE: BA] P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft that will be operated by the Royal...

  • Oct 18, 2021
    Indian Navy was Boeing’s first international customer for the P-8

    NEW DELHI, Oct. 18, 2021 – Boeing [NYSE:BA] is continuing to expand the Indian Navy’s long-range maritime reconnaissance anti-submarine warfare capabilities with the delivery of the country’s 11

  • Oct 14, 2021
    Accreditation enables scheduled maintenance for Chinooks and positions Boeing for future support work in Europe

    AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Oct. 14, 2021 — Boeing [NYSA: BA] recently obtained maintenance accreditation in the Netherlands to provide Chinook phase maintenance, which includes regular scheduled...

  • Oct 13, 2021
    West Lafayette, Indiana, factory will produce aft section of digitally built advanced jet

    ST. LOUIS, Oct. 13, 2021 - Less than 300 miles will now separate Boeing [NYSE: BA] from its T-7A teammate Saab with the opening of Saab’s new, leading-edge, 100,000-square-foot production...

  • Aug 25, 2021
    Rollout ceremony for Qatar’s F-15 jets held in St. Louis today

    ST. LOUIS, Aug. 25, 2021 – Boeing [NYSE: BA], in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force and Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF), celebrated the naming and rollout of Qatar’s advanced F-15, the F-15QA. “

  • Aug 10, 2021

    RENTON, Wash., Aug. 10, 2021 – The first of five Boeing [NYSE: BA] P-8A Poseidon aircraft for Norway performed its maiden flight yesterday, Aug. 9. The aircraft took off at 10:03 a.m. Pacific...

  • Aug 3, 2021
    Boeing and Northrop Grumman conducted virtual carrier air wing teaming scenarios using MQ-25, F/A-18 and E-2D simulations including actual flight software.

    ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 3, 2021 – A Boeing-led [NYSE: BA] team has demonstrated manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) capabilities in a virtual environment using the Navy’s MQ-25TM StingrayTM unmanned...

  • Jul 13, 2021
    Tenth P-8I is the second of four additional aircraft under the options contract signed by the Ministry of Defence in 2016

    NEW DELHI, INDIA, July 13, 2021 – Boeing [NYSE:BA] is continuing to expand the Indian Navy’s long-range maritime reconnaissance anti-submarine warfare capabilities with the delivery of the...

  • Jul 8, 2021
    Contract creates 150 highly skilled jobs, including more than 100 at RAF Lossiemouth

    LOSSIEMOUTH, Scotland, July 8, 2021 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the UK Ministry of Defence have signed an agreement for Boeing to support the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) fleet of Poseidon MRA1...

  • Jun 30, 2021

    BERLIN, June XX, 2021 — The German Ministry of Defense today signed a letter of offer and acceptance for five Boeing (NYSE:BA) P-8A Poseidon aircraft under the U.S. government’s Foreign...

  • Jun 22, 2021
    Contract for 14 H-47 extended-range Chinooks worth $578 million

    PHILADELPHIA, June 22, 2021 — U.S. Special Operations Command awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $578 million Foreign Military Sales contract approved by the U.S. Department of State to deliver 14...

  • 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 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 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 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

    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 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 22, 2020
    OEM knowledge and expertise continues to support the Army’s 700 Apaches

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Dec. 22, 2020 — Boeing’s [NYSE: BA] latest contract from the U.S. Army continues to build on a legacy of customer field support for the Army’s AH-64 Apache. Under the...

  • 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 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”...

  • Nov 10, 2020
    Qatar Emiri Air Force to receive aircrew and maintenance training support for F-15QA aircraft

    ST. LOUIS, Nov. 10, 2020—Boeing [NYSA: BA] today acknowledged three foreign military sales contracts with the U.S. Air Force for training services and support in the Middle East valued at more...

  • 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 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...

  • 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 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 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 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.

  • 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 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.

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