Iran has been under sanctions on commercial aviation since 1995. Its airlines fly old aircraft and safety has been compromised frequently. The national fleet averages 22 years old. One report suggests that 100 grounded aircraft could come back into service…
Boeing had an excellent show in Dubai. The company sold 225 777X models plus 30 787-10s and 90 737s. All told, at retail, this amounts to over $100bn. Great numbers, but also a bit wobbly. These orders essentially come from…
Here’s news nobody wants to read about during the Dubai show. The last thing Boeing and aerospace firms want to hear about is 787 and batteries. But the news is back. While news should really be that it appears a…
Etihad Airways has ordered 30 Boeing 787-10 models from Boeing, which when combined with its existing 41 orders for the 787-9 make Etihad the largest customer in the Boeing 787 family with commitments for 71 aircraft. In addition to…
As expected, Boeing launched its 777X in Dubai, with commitments for 150 aircraft from Emirates, 50 from Qatar and 25 from Etihad. With Lufthansa’s prior commitment for 34, the order book now stands at 269. Additional information on the 777X…
Boeing’s offer of a contract extension for 777X work at Everett has been rejected by the IAM (67% No to 33% Yes). In its response, BCA boss Ray Conner noted he is “very disappointed”. Boeing now has no choice but…