Posts Tagged "737"
BREAKING: Lion Air orders 380 Boeing 737s
This just in: White House just announced that during President Obama’s visit to Indonesia, Lion Air has signed up for 230 firm orders for Boeing 737s with options on 150 more. 201 of the orders are for 737Max. Valued at USD21.7 billions at list prices, excluding options – this...American Airlines Places History’s Largest Aircraft Order
American Airlines (IATA:AA) today placed orders for a total of 460 narrow-body aircraft ( 260 firm, and 825 with options) in the history’s largest aircraft order ever. The airline also launched the yet to be named Boeing’s conceptual future narrow-body re-engine aircraft. The total order numbers are - 130...Why the American Deal is So Lucrative to All Airbus, Boeing and AA
It was widely reported recently on many major news sources, that the long-time Boeing loyal American Airlines is contemplating a deal with Airbus for up to 250 aircraft. As per the news reports, American (AA) had first talked to Airbus and only then returned to Boeing asking to make...Why Should Boeing Build the 797 ?
Recently, Airbus COO – Customers, Mr. John Leahy stated that Airbus believes a viable all new narrow-body aircraft could not be made before at least 2030. According to him, the 2020 entry into service of a possible Boeing 797, will deliver only a 3-3.5% better economics than a present...Southwest Grounds 81 737s After Fuselage Rupturing Incident
Southwest Airlines ( IATA : WN ) has decided to ground 81 Boeing 737 aircraft after one of its Boeing 737-300s had a loss of pressurization after a rupturing of fuselage of aircraft’s top. Flight 812, a scheduled flight operating from Phoenix to Sacramento diverted to Yuma, Arizona after...Why Boeing is Lucky with the 787
At one moment it appears as if Boeing was really lucky. True, they have the teething problems of the 787. But an all new aircraft is always better. Which is why they are lucky to have the 787 issues now. Airbus has just fired the A320neo order run with...Analysis: A320neo and What it means to Boeing
Airbus today introduced A320neo, the new engine option for its popular A320 narrowbody family. The new model promises up to 15% fuel savings and a host of other benefits. What really is the A320neo, and what does it mean to Boeing ? Let’s find out. A320neo Fact Sheet -...MIT Designs Eco-friendly Aircraft with a 70% Fuel Burn Reduction
MIT has delivered designs of two ultra-efficient green plane models to NASA, as part of a $2.1 million research contract awarded in 2008. The aircraft feature a different silhouette than to current day models and will offer a 70% fuel burn reduction. The D Series is expected to replace...Lars returns..
Boeing yesterday announced a set of executive appointment shuffles, to better align leadership. A few of key changes are as follows * Elizabeth Lund will become vice president and general manager, 767 program, reporting to Pat Shanahan, vice president and general manager, Airplane Programs, Commercial Airplanes. Lund most recently...12