Boeing has announced its major program deliveries for the third quarter of 2024, covering both commercial and defense operations. In the commercial airplanes segment: Boeing delivered 92 737 aircraft 6 767 aircraft were delivered 4 777 aircraft were delivered 14 787 Dreamliners were delivered The total commercial aircraft deliveries for the quarter stood at 116
Boeing has successfully conducted the inaugural flight of the first AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopter destined for the Royal Thai Army. The test flight took place on August 22 at Boeing’s facility in Mesa, Arizona. This marks the beginning of an order for eight AH-6 helicopters that will form part of Thailand’s military fleet.
Boeing has successfully conducted the first flight of the United Kingdom’s E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, marking a significant milestone for the Royal Air Force (RAF) programme. A Boeing flight-test crew performed functional checks during the inaugural flight from Birmingham Airport, as part of the aircraft’s test and evaluation phase. Stu Voboril, Boeing vice president and E-7
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $16.8 million contract to enhance the software and data capabilities of the KC-46A multi-mission tanker. The upgrades, announced on 22 July 2024, aim to improve the aircraft’s mission readiness and performance envelope. The contract includes improvements to the Onboard Performance Tool software, which will allow for expedited
The US Justice Department has announced that Boeing will plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) about the safety of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The announcement came in a court filing with federal district court Judge Reed O’Connor in Fort Worth, Texas on Sunday. Families who lost loved ones in
Boeing has delivered the first CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter to the U.S. Army, marking a significant milestone in the military’s modernization efforts. The upgraded aircraft is the first of up to 465 Chinooks in the Army’s fleet that will be modernized to the new Block II configuration. Heather McBryan, vice president and program manager
