US Air Force awards $2.3 billion contract for 15 KC-46A tankers to be built at Boeing Everett
EVERETT, Wash., November 28, 2023―Boeing will build an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 10 contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force valued at $2.3 billion. One hundred fifty-three KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers are now on contract globally, providing advanced capability advantages for the joint force and allies. “We appreciate our partnership with […]
SR 526 off-ramp at Airport Road near Boeing to close for seismic retrofit
The westbound SR 526 off-ramp at Airport Road (near Boeing) will close beginning at 11 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, through 4:30 a.m. Thursday, November 9, 2023. The work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled according to WSDOT. Please follow the signed detour and add extra travel time, especially if you are headed to Seattle […]
Qantas nearly doubles Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with order for 12 widebody jets
SEATTLE, August 23, 2023—Boeing and the Qantas Group announced today the carrier has selected the 787 Dreamliner family to modernize its widebody fleet with an order for four 787-9 and eight 787-10 airplanes. With enhanced fuel efficiency and environmental performance, the 787 Dreamliner is pivotal to Qantas’ global growth strategy to reduce its carbon emissions […]
Sedro-Woolley manufacturer receives Boeing’s 2023 Supplier of the Year Award
ORLANDO, Fla., August 23, 2023—Janicki, a privately-owned engineering and manufacturing company headquartered in Sedro-Woolley, among 12 of Boeing’s top-performing global suppliers at its 2023 Supplier of the Year event. The suppliers were celebrated for driving a stable, predictable production system that contributes to Boeing’s safety, quality, sustainability and delivery commitments to customers. “The Supplier of […]
Boeing announces $55 billion in new airplane orders at Paris Air Show
LE BOURGET, France, June 21, 2023—Within the first three days of the Paris Air Show, Boeing has finalized its largest order in South Asia with Air India for $45.9 billion and announced additional orders with Air China, Avolon Air, Akasa Air, Air Algérie, Air Lease Corporation, and Luxair. First held in 1909, the Paris Air […]
Boeing, Air Tanzania celebrate first 767 Freighter delivery to Africa
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, June 3, 2023—Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Tanzania are celebrating the delivery of the airline’s first 767-300 Freighter. The airplane arrived today at the airline’s hub in Dar es Salaam and will provide the operator with dedicated air freight capacity to serve the country’s growing cargo market. The delivery also marks […]
VIP customers order up to four Boeing Business Jets
GENEVA, May 22, 2023 — Boeing announced today orders for up to four premium, ultra-long-range Boeing Business Jets (BBJ). The orders to undisclosed VIP customers include two BBJ 787-8s, one BBJ 737-7 jet and an option to purchase a BBJ 777-9. The company shared the 2023 orders at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) […]
Ryanair places its biggest Boeing order for up to 300 737 MAX Jets
ARLINGTON, Va., May 9, 2023—Boeing and Ryanair announced Europe’s leading low-cost airline has selected the largest 737 MAX model to power its future growth with an order for up to 300 airplanes. The purchase agreement is the biggest in Ryanair’s history and includes a firm order for 150 737-10 jets and options for 150 more. […]
Boeing and Atlas Air celebrate delivery of final 747 aircraft
EVERETT, Wash., February 1, 2023—Boeing and Atlas Air Worldwide joined thousands of people – including current and former employees as well as customers and suppliers – to celebrate the delivery of the final 747 to Atlas, bringing to a close more than a half century of production. Boeing employees who designed and built the first […]
BOC Aviation orders 40 additional Boeing 737-8 Jets
SEATTLE, December 29, 2022—BOC Aviation Limited and Boeing on Tuesday announced that the airplane lessor is growing its 737 MAX portfolio with an order for 40 additional 737-8 jets. With the order, BOC Aviation is advancing its strategy of purchasing new, fuel-efficient, environmentally sustainable airplanes that are in demand with airline customers. “We are pleased […]
