Category: Civil Aviation

Boeing has announced the launch of the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) version of its re-engined 737 MAX series after the receipt of an order for a BBJ MAX 8 from an undisclosed customer. “We are honoured that an existing BBJ customer has become the first to select the BBJ MAX,” Capt. Steve Taylor, president, Boeing

Boeing Aerostructures Australia will reduce up to 300 contract positions from its Port Melbourne workforce of about 1,300 by the end of the year. The workers, all of whom were employed on fixed-term contracts during the ramp up phase of the production of 787 and 777 composite structures, will no longer be required as production

Boeing and Air Canada have finalised contract arrangement on a deal for 61 new Boeing 737MAX narrow-bodies. The order is valued at US$6.5bn (A$7.03bn) at list prices, and comprises 33 737MAX 8s and 23 MAX 9s. Air Canada has also taken options on 18 and purchase rights on an additional 30 737 MAXs. This content

The board of Japan’s All Nippon Airways has approved a major fleet acquisition for the airline of 20 Boeing 777-9Xs, six 777-300ERs and 14 787-9 wide bodies, as well as 23 Airbus A321neo and seven A320neo narrow bodies. “The aircraft we have selected will enable us to modernize and expand our fleet further as we