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Boeing Records First Quarterly Revenue Drop in nearly Two Years as it Navigates Challenges

admin — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:44:45 +0000

Boeing, the American aerospace giant, faced a tumultuous quarter, grappling with a safety crisis triggered by a mid-flight blowout of a cabin panel on a new 737 Max 9 jet. The incident, which occurred in January, sent shockwaves through the industry, raising concerns about the safety of Boeing’s flagship commercial aircraft. In response, the company [...]

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FAA Implements Rigorous Measures Following Boeing 737-9 MAX Incident

admin — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:22:28 +0000

In the wake of the January 5 incident involving a Boeing 737-9 MAX, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking extensive measures to ensure the safety of every aircraft. Announcing additional actions, the FAA has informed Boeing that there will be no approval for any production expansion of the MAX series, including the 737-9 MAX. [...]

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Interview: Anbessie Yitbarek Discusses Boeing’s Role in the Growth and Development of African Aviation

admin — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:52:22 +0000

Boeing is the largest aircraft OEM serving the African aviation market and has supported the continent’s air transport growth and development for decades. With African airlines recording another collective loss for the year 2023, aircraft choices will continue to play a vital role in the viability and long term sustainability of the market. Airspace Africa [...]

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Boeing appoints Henok Teferra Shawl as Managing Director for Africa

admin — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:48:52 +0000

Boeing has appointed Henok Teferra Shawl as the new managing director for Boeing Africa to strengthen the company’s operations and relationships across the African continent. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Henok Teferra Shawl reports to Kuljit Ghata-Aura, president of Boeing Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central Asia (METACA). In his new role, Teferra will be [...]

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Ethiopian Airlines Expands Fleet with Landmark Boeing Agreement at Dubai Airshow 2023

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:28:54 +0000

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s flagship carrier, made aviation headlines on the second day of the Dubai Airshow 2023 by finalizing its largest-ever aircraft purchase agreement with Boeing. The deal includes 11 state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with an option to increase the order by an additional 36 planes. Following the tragic [...]

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Royal Air Maroc Expands its Fleet with Two New Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:43:04 +0000

Royal Air Maroc has confirmed a repeat order for two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. This announcement reinforces the strong partnership between Boeing and Morocco’s flag carrier, which spans over 55 years. The North African airline, currently operating nine Dreamliners, underscores the efficiency and flexibility of the 787 family in its strategy to modernize and grow its [...]

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EgyptAir Boosts Fleet Modernization with 18 Boeing 737 Max from Air Lease Corporation

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:08:11 +0000

EgyptAir has inked a groundbreaking deal with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) for the long-term leasing of 18 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The agreement, announced during the Dubai Airshow 2023, is the first deal between ALC and the Egyptian flag carrier and the first 737-8 addition to the EgyptAir fleet. These new Boeing aircraft [...]

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Airbus Achieves Record Deliveries, A321 Neo Dominates Market

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:23:24 +0000

European manufacturer Airbus reached 559 aircraft deliveries by October 2023, marking a 12.5% increase from the previous year. The notable surge is attributed to successful deliveries of the A321neo and A220-300 models, positioning the company well to achieve its goal of 720 commercial jets by December. A321 Neo Soars as Airbus Money-Maker The star of [...]

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RwandAir Expands Fleet with Seventh Boeing 737 Aircraft

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 04:45:42 +0000

RwandAir is celebrating the arrival of its seventh Boeing 737-800 aircraft, registered as 9XR-WY. The Boeing 737-800, bearing the registration 9XR-WY, is a fourteen-year-old airframe equipped with two CFMI engines. Previously, it served with BBAM from December 2020 until May 2023. Now, it is poised to become a vital part of the RwandAir fleet, calling [...]

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TAAG Angola Airlines Takes Flight with Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Expands Cargo Capacity

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:30:10 +0000

TAAG Angola Airlines is taking major strides to enhance both its passenger and cargo services. The national airline of Angola has revealed plans to modernize its fleet with the addition of Boeing 787 Dreamliners while also introducing a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) to cater to its cargo business. The airline will acquire four Boeing [...]

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