Iconic mega aeroplane, a Boeing 747, gets ready for its last take-off
The earliest and probably most aesthetically pleasing Jumbo Jet, the Boeing (BA.N) 747, revolutionised aviation only to have its more over five-decade tenure as Queen of the Skies ended with more productive twinjet aircraft.53 years after the 747’s instantaneously identifiable humped silhouette captured the world’s eye as a Pan Am passenger jet, the final commercial […]
100 Dreamliners among the large Boeing orders placed by United Airlines
As it strives for post-pandemic expansion and updates older, less efficient aircraft, United Airlines (UAL.O) announced Tuesday that it is acquiring 100 Boeing (BA.N) 787 Dreamliners, together with 100 737 MAXs.After political and manufacturing challenges for the two jets this year, the Chicago-based plane’s order for 200 aeroplanes, valued at approximately $43 billion at list […]
Boeing and Airbus obtain deals for Farnborough
At this week’s Farnborough Airshow, Boeing has been releasing purchase announcements at a rapid clip, giving its ailing 737 MAX new life, although competitor Airbus on Wednesday decided to add to its A320neo order book. The MAX has more than 100 solid orders from customers, but Boeing still has a long way to go before […]