Boeing has announced a new partnership with MRO provider COOPESA (Cooperativa Autogestionaria de Servicios Aeroindustriales) to add more freighter conversion capacity for the 737-800 in Latin America over the next few years. The US-based aircraft manufacturer predicts demand to reach 1,500 freighter conversions over the next 20 years thanks to growing demand from express and e-commerce markets. Boeing forecasts nearly 30 percent of that demand coming from North and Latin America, with around … [Read more...] about Boeing eyes Latin America for B737 freighter conversions
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Myanmar takes delivery of first B737-800
Boeing and Myanmar National Airlines celebrated the delivery of its first next-generation 737-800 leased from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing arm of GE. The celebration also marked the first all-new Boeing airplane to be delivered to any Myanmar-based airline. The airplane is the first to feature Myanmar National Airlines' new livery and interior, and the airline plans to expand its network outsideMyanmar with the introduction of its 737. … [Read more...] about Myanmar takes delivery of first B737-800
Boeing delivers four 737s to Dragon Aviation leasing
Boeing and Dragon Aviation Leasing celebrated the deliveries of four 737-800s last month. These deliveries represent the first four of 10 additional Next-Generation 737-800s Dragon Aviation Leasing currently has on order. The order, which is valued at US$933 million at current list prices, was previously posted to Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website as an unidentified customer. “Dragon Aviation Leasing is committed to providing our customers with market-leading products and … [Read more...] about Boeing delivers four 737s to Dragon Aviation leasing
Americas : American makes dramatic B787 order
Defying the global economic slowdown and resultant airline industry malaise, not to mention labour turmoil and delayed 787 production at Boeing’s key Everett production facility, American Airlines has signed a massive B787 purchase agreement, encompassing up to 100 aircraft. Analysts say the fact that American is willing to commit to a widebody investment of this scale is a sign of the carrier’s confi dence in its business plan. The move appears part of the carrier’s … [Read more...] about Americas : American makes dramatic B787 order
