Boeing has announced that it has chosen its North Charleston, South Carolina facility as the location for a second final assembly site for the 787 Dreamliner program. Boeing said it evaluated criteria that were designed to find the final assembly location within the company that would best support the 787 business plan as the program increases production rates. In addition to serving as a location for final assembly of 787 Dreamliners, the facility also will have the capability to support the … [Read more...] about Boeing announces second 787 assembly line
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Boeing reports $1.6 billion loss in Q3
The Boeing Co’s troubled 787 and 747-8 programmes, along with the global economic recession dragged down its third-quarter earnings, causing the company to report a US$1.6 billion loss Wednesday. “We look forward to getting the 787 and 747-8 in the air soon and moving forward with flight test and certification for these two important programmes,†said Jim McNerney, Boeing’s chief executive. Last month, Boeing disclosed a $1 billion charge on its delayed 747-8 … [Read more...] about Boeing reports $1.6 billion loss in Q3
Boeing says 2011 cargo-led recovery in air traffic
The Boeing Company expects global airline traffic – led by air cargo – to recover in 2011 with a return to growth in demand for aircraft in 2012, according to Boeing Commercial Airplanes VP for marketing, Randy Tinseth, speaking at Asian Aerospace in Hong Kong last month. He added that 2010 will be characterised as the year that carrier traffic declines moderated. Tinseth said that between now and 2028, the Asia-Pacific air travel market will grow from a 32 per cent … [Read more...] about Boeing says 2011 cargo-led recovery in air traffic
FedEx Express takes delivery of first 777 Freighter
FedEx Express has taken delivery of its first of 15 Boeing 777 Freighters it has on order with at least four of these serving Asia to US routes by April 2010. By 2014 the express company will have a total of 15 B777 freighters in its fleet, it said. "The 777F is a game changer," said FedEx Express, president, International, Michael L Ducker. "Our customers around the world will benefit from more point-to-point routes and the shorter flight times, increasing their competitiveness in the global … [Read more...] about FedEx Express takes delivery of first 777 Freighter
Boeing’s new 747-8 Freighter gets its engines
While woes continue to beset its 787 Dreamliner project, Boeing is continuing to mark the numerous milestones in the assembly of its first 747-8 Freighter. Earlier this week Boeing announced that mechanics completed the installation of the new GEnx-2B engines on airplane No. 1 in final assembly at the factory in Everett, Washington. "We are another step closer to bringing the 747-8 Freighter to market," said Mo Yahyavi, vice president and general manager of the 747 programme. "This production … [Read more...] about Boeing’s new 747-8 Freighter gets its engines
AFRICA: Boeing wins US$1.3B order from Ethiopian
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have announced an order for five Boeing 777-200LRs, worth an estimated US$1.3 billion at list prices making it the largest order of the year for Boeing. With the order, Ethiopian Airlines becomes the first African carrier to order and operate the ultra-long-range 777-200LR model. Ethiopian was the fi rst African carrier to order the 787 Dreamliner, ordering 10 in 2005. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian said it will use the 777-200LR to fly to new long-haul nonstop … [Read more...] about AFRICA: Boeing wins US$1.3B order from Ethiopian
