China Airlines finalizes purchase for up to 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
SEATTLE, Wash., September 28, 2022— Today, Boeing and China Airlines announced they have finalized an order for up to twenty-four 787 Dreamliners, as the carrier invests in the fuel-efficient widebody to expand passenger and cargo operations. The deal includes a firm order for 16 of the longest range 787-9 with options for eight additional jets, […]
Boeing announces UPS purchase of eight additional 767s
SEATTLE, Wash., August 29, 2022—Boeing today announced an order from UPS for eight more 767 Freighters. The incremental order will increase UPS’s 767 Freighter fleet to 108 airplanes, enabling the global carrier to further modernize and sustainably grow its fleet. “The additional 767s will help us continue to deliver what matters to UPS customers around […]
Boeing Commits US$2 Million to Support Humanitarian Response in Ukraine
CHICAGO, March 3, 2022 — Boeing today announced a US$2 million emergency assistance package to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine. The assistance package will be directed to organizations working to bring food, water, clothing, medicine and shelter to displaced Ukrainians – including those seeking refuge in neighboring countries. In addition, Boeing will match all […]
Boeing suspends operations in Russia, major titanium supplier in crosshairs
EVERETT, Wash. March 2, 2022 – Governor Jay Inslee announced on Monday, February 28, that state entities are to identify and sever ties with Russian institutions. Boeing is certainly not part of the state government — the company also relocated their headquarters to Chicago in 2001 — but the aerospace giant still remains a major […]
Boeing suspends vaccination requirement for U.S. employees
CHICAGO, Ill., December 18, 2021 – In an internal email notification provided to the Lynnwood Times, Boeing announced that it is suspending the vaccination requirement for all U.S.-based employees. Boeing said it made this decision to suspend its vaccination requirement in order to ensure compliance with the federal executive order. “This decision comes after a […]
Atlas Air Worldwide purchases four Boeing 747-8 freighters
Order will complete production of the 747-8 in 2022 By The Boeing Company | Lynnwood Times Staff SEATTLE, Jan. 12, 2020 – Boeing and Atlas Air Worldwide today announced an agreement to purchase four 747-8 Freighters. The order enables Atlas Air to leverage the operational advantages of the 747-8 Freighter to meet growing cargo demand […]
Boeing delivers 200th 777 Freighter
By The Boeing Company | Press Release Triple delivery of world’s largest, most capable twin-engine freighter to power airline’s air cargo business Delivery marks Boeing’s 200th delivery of the 777 Freighter Additional capacity will support distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and meet global trade demand EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 1, 2021 — Qatar Airways Cargo took delivery of […]
Alaska Airlines boosts 737 MAX orders to 120 Jets
‘Transformative’ agreement gives leading U.S. airline scale and flexibility to grow as traffic returns Alaska says new order is a move toward a more efficient, all-Boeing mainline fleet SEATTLE, Dec. 22, 2020 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Alaska Airlines announced that the carrier is buying 23 more 737-9 airplanes, building on its original order and an […]
Boeing using thermal disinfection to successfully kill COVID-19
By The Boeing Company SEATTLE, Dec. 15, 2020 — Boeing and the University of Arizona put an age-old technique, thermal disinfection, to use in the fight against COVID-19. Researchers validated that applying heat to surfaces, especially on hard-to-clean flight deck equipment, effectively eliminates SARS-CoV-2. Click picture below to watch video. Results indicate that the virus can be destroyed […]
95 Washington nonprofits receive charitable grants from Boeing in 2020
Local grants support education, environment, and veteran-focused efforts By The Boeing Company 2020 has been nothing short of extraordinary as people in Washington and around the world navigate the historic impacts of COVID-19. Yet even as the aerospace industry faces unprecedented challenges presented by the pandemic, Boeing and its employees continue to rise to the […]
