MilitaryBoeing to Acquire Aurora Flight Sciences Nov. 8 update: Boeing has completed the acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences Corp. It retains an independent operating model. Matthew G. Hutchison is Aurora's COO. Former COO Mark C. Cherry was named head…
CommercialBoeing's New Analytics Business Has Already Signed 223 Contracts Boeing has signed agreements with seven customers for Boeing AnalytX, the manufacturer said. Boeing said it has now signed 223 analytics contracts this year. Unveiled at the Paris Air Show in June,…
CommercialBoeing Projects Demand for Thousands of Single-Aisle Aircraft in Southeast Asia Through 2036 Boeing said that over the next two decades, it predicts a demand for 4,310 new airplanes in Southeast Asia. Presented in its Southeast Asia Current Market Outlook, the demand is valued at…
MilitaryBoeing-Bombardier Conflict Could Prevent Canadian F-18 Purchase As Canada considers a major investment in new fighter jets, the nation’s prime minister says that investment will not go to Boeing if the OEM continues pursuing a lawsuit against Bombardier.…
CommercialMalaysia Airlines Says Wide-Body Aircraft 'Key,' Signs MOU for 16 Boeing Aircraft Malaysia Airlines Berhad is ready to buy 16 Boeing airliners, Boeing said. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed for eight 787-9 Dreamliners, eight additional purchase rights for the 737 MAX 8…
CommercialBoeing says Chinese 20-Year Demand Could Value $1T Boeing projects a demand for 7,240 new airplanes in China over the next 20 years, the manufacturer said. That demand would have a value of nearly $1.1 trillion. Boeing, which claims to…
CommercialBoeing Commits Resources to Aid Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts Boeing is committing $1 million, and perhaps more, to aid in relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. The manufacturer said it is contributing $1 million from the Boeing Charitable Trust…
CommercialCan Airbus and Boeing Meet Qantas CEO’s Challenge? Qantas Airways CEO Alan Joyce issued a challenge to Airbus and Boeing during the Australian carrier’s 2017 earnings call — build a commercial airplane capable of flying from Melbourne to New York…
MilitaryAustralia’s Air Force Works Toward EA-18G Initial Operating Capability in California The Royal Australian Air Force and the U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) have completed a large-scale, joint test and evaluation deployment, the Weapons Division said. Australia is currently working…
MilitaryUSAF Spaceplane Drone Could Launch in September The next launch of the U.S. Air Force’s X-37B reusable, unmanned spaceplane was scheduled for “no earlier than August,” the service said. But now that August is here, SpaceX — which is…
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