The US plane maker’s newest widebody aircraft model, Boeing 777X has made a return to the skies after a temporary grounding by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on August 19, 2024.
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Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier, Saudia (SV), transports three retired Boeing 777 aircraft from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Riyadh by road.
United Airlines (UA) has decided against purchasing Boeing’s upcoming 777X, the world’s largest twin-engine plane in production.
Boeing halted flight tests of its 777X aircraft on August 28, 2023, after discovering damage to a critical component.
United Airlines (UA) CEO Scott Kirby expresses renewed confidence in Boeing’s recovery following a lunch meeting with new Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg.
El Al Israel Airlines (LY) signed a deal with Boeing on August 17, 2023, for the acquisition of up to 31 737 MAX aircraft.
Boeing faces a new setback with an electrical issue affecting its 737 aircraft. Bank of America analyst Ronald Epstein warns this problem could delay deliveries, impacting Boeing’s production timeline.
Boeing CEO David Calhoun projects FAA certification for the 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 aircraft in the first half of 2025.
Qatar Airways (QR) expands its Boeing 777X fleet with an order for 20 additional 777-9 airplanes.
GE Aerospace announced a significant contract with International Airlines Group (IAG) owner of British Airways (BA) to supply GEnx engines for six new Boeing 787 Dreamliners.