Air France (AF) KLM (KL) has initiated a formal process to replace some of its older widebody aircraft in an effort to acquire more fuel-efficient jets from Airbus or Boeing to cater to the growing demand for long-haul travel.
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SEATTLE- Boeing and SMBC Aviation Capital have jointly announced that the aircraft lessor is placing an order for 25 737 MAX (737-8). This latest order elevates SMBC’s existing backlog to 81 737 MAX jets, with a focus on the market-leading 737-8 model.
Vietnam Airlines (VN) is currently grappling with financial challenges and is reportedly on the verge of finalizing an initial agreement to purchase around 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets,
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has attributed partial blame for the uncontained failure of the Pratt and Whitney PW4077 turbofan engine in 2021 to deficiencies in engine design and testing, as well as insufficient fan blade inspections.
Saab and Boeing represents an extension of a preexisting contract inked with Boeing back in 2004, specifically relating to 787 cargo doors
In response to Hurricane Idalia, Boeing temporarily halted 787 operations in South Carolina on Wednesday afternoon. The company informed second and third-shift workers not to report to work on that day.
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended the Boeing simulator training facility of Air India (AI).
Seker clarified that Turkish Airlines has no intentions of pursuing the Boeing 777-8F aircraft for its cargo operations.
US Aerospace giant Boeing is making preparations to recommence the delivery of 737 MAX aircraft to China, marking a significant step in the company’s recovery from one of its most severe crises, as indicated by insiders.
A new quality problem related to the Boeing 737 MAX involving its supplier Spirit AeroSystems has come to light.