Boeing Announces Multi-Year Commitment to Support Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 and Foundation

Boeing to serve as Global Presenting Partner of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 alongside Canadian company ATCO Providing funding directly to Invictus Games Foundation’s sport recovery programs for international wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans around the world (IN SHORT) Boeing declares its multi-year commitment to backing the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025… Read the full press release

UAE Schools Soar to Success at Emirates Aviation University’s Water Rocket Competition in Partnership with Boeing

(IN SHORT) Emirates Aviation University’s seventh Water Rocket Competition, held in collaboration with Boeing, saw 202 students from 24 UAE schools in grades 11 and 12 participate. The challenge involved building water rockets powered solely by water and air pressure and launching them at a 45-degree angle. Students showcased their creativity by designing nose cones… Read the full press release

Boeing Appoints Admiral Kirkland H. Donald as Special Advisor to Enhance Quality Management

Admiral Kirkland Donald to lead in-depth assessment of Boeing commercial quality management system (IN SHORT) Boeing has named Admiral Kirkland H. Donald, U.S. Navy (Ret.), as a special advisor to Boeing’s President and CEO, Dave Calhoun, to assess Boeing’s quality management system for commercial airplanes. Admiral Donald and a team of experts will review quality… Read the full press release

UAE Launches “Air-CRAFT” Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technologies

The consortium, Air-CRAFT, is supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, and comprises eight founding entities: ADNOC, Boeing, Emirates, ENOC Group, Etihad, Honeywell, Khalifa University, Masdar (IN SHORT) In the UAE Year of Sustainability, the “Air-CRAFT” initiative has been launched at the 3rd ICAO Conference on Aviation… Read the full press release

Air Canada Places Firm Order for 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners with Options for 12 More

Firm order for 18 aircraft and 12 options; first delivery scheduled for late 2025 Aircraft to feature new, state-of-the-art interior cabin design Air Canada converts two Boeing 777 freighter orders to passenger aircraft MONTREAL, CANADA, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada said it has placed a firm order with The Boeing Company for 18 Boeing… Read the full press release

Air Canada Orders 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Jets with Sustainability in Mind

Canada’s largest airline chooses 787-10, with its market-leading environmental performance to replace older, less efficient widebody aircraft The only complete widebody family, the 787 Dreamliner maximizes network coverage with outstanding range, flexibility and commonality Fuel-efficient Dreamliner reduces CO2 by up to 25%, supporting Air Canada’s commitment to a sustainable future SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Boeing Forecasts Robust Demand for 2.3 Million Aviation Professionals in the Next 20 Years

The 2023 Pilot and Technician Outlook forecasts China, Eurasia and North America representing more than half of demand for aviation staffing through 2042 OSHKOSH, Wis., 2023-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With the global commercial airplane fleet expected to double by 2042, Boeing [NYSE: BA] forecasts industry-wide demand for 2.3 million new aviation personnel over the… Read the full press release

Boeing Invests $950,000 in Scholarships to Foster Diversity and Talent for Future Pilots

Expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline for careers in commercial aviation $950,000 for flight training and education scholarships, including programs for underserved youth in Los Angeles ARLINGTON, Va., 2023-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] is investing $950,000 in scholarships for pilot training to grow and diversify talent required to meet significant long-term demand for… Read the full press release

Boeing Strengthens Commitment to Aerospace Safety and Sustainability by Appointing First Liaison to ICAO

New liaison to support United Nations efforts to advance a harmonized aviation ecosystem ARLINGTON, Va., 2023-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] is deepening support of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its efforts to promote aerospace safety, security and sustainability. The company named its first liaison to the United Nations agency,… Read the full press release

Boeing delivers third and fourth O3b mPOWER satellites to SES for global connectivity services

Boeing 702X satellite platform enables high-speed global connectivity from medium Earth orbit SES’s O3b mPOWER nears its six satellites needed for full global connectivity. EL SEGUNDO, Calif., 2023-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the third and fourth O3b mPOWER satellites to content connectivity service provider SES, with the duo embarking for… Read the full press release

Boeing announces nomination of Sabrina Soussan as new director, bringing extensive leadership experience in sustainability, transportation and digitalization

Soussan brings strong engineering, manufacturing and sustainability leadership Based in France, Soussan would become Boeing’s first board member outside the United States ARLINGTON, Va., 2023-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] Board of Directors today (March 2, 2023) announced that it has nominated Sabrina Soussan to be elected as a new director… Read the full press release

Emirates Soars to New Heights with First 100% SAF Powered Flight on Boeing 777-300ER

Conducted in partnership with GE Aerospace, Boeing, Honeywell, Neste and Virent First demonstration flight in Middle East and North Africa to be powered by 100% SAF in one of two engines DUBAI, UAE, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its… Read the full press release

Emirates Takes Flight with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Milestone Demonstration

Conducted in partnership with GE Aerospace, Boeing, Honeywell, Neste and Virent First demonstration flight in Middle East and North Africa to be powered by 100% SAF in one of two engines DUBAI, UAE, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its… Read the full press release

Emirates leads the way in sustainable aviation with successful ground testing using 100% SAF, preparing for experimental flight

Ground evaluation closely compared performance of different fuels in engines, paving way for experimental test flight DUBAI, UAE, 2023-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has successfully completed the ground engine testing for one of its GE90 engines on a Boeing 777-300ER using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The objective of the ground testing and… Read the full press release

Boeing to Lead Development of Fuel-Efficient Transonic Truss-Braced Wing Demonstrator for NASA

NASA, Boeing and partners aim to cut fuel use and emissions up to 30% in single-aisle airplanes Advances in sustainable technology are crucial to reaching civil aviation’s goal to be net zero carbon emissions by 2050 ARLINGTON, Va., 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — NASA has selected Boeing [NYSE: BA] and its industry team to… Read the full press release

Egyptian Air Force to receive 12 new CH-47F Chinooks from Boeing

Contract continues 40+ year partnership and provides Egyptian Air Force with advanced multi-mission helicopter capabilities Deliveries anticipated to begin in 2026 PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract to produce 12 new CH-47F Chinooks for the Egyptian Air Force. With this $426 million foreign… Read the full press release

Emirates and IATA jointly held workshop on pilot training and flight safety

DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — An aircraft flight deck can be a complex, challenging and high-threat environment that requires pilots to have intense focus and the ability to react and take informed decisions with agility, aided by technology. As demand for air travel increases phenomenally and airlines expand their operations, pilot training is… Read the full press release

Boeing delivers Lufthansa Group’s first 787 Dreamliner

Europe’s largest airline group takes delivery of first of 32 787s it has on order 787 Dreamliner key for Lufthansa Group fleet modernization program and sustainability efforts SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Lufthansa Group today (Aug. 29, 2022) celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, a… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to expand awareness on opportunities to improve sustainability of business travel through use of SAF

Launch builds on 2020 program which marked first-in-the-US agreement with corporate partners to reduce business travel emissions through sustainable aviation fuels. SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is taking the next step in advancing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as part of Alaska’s Ever Green program for improvements in environmental sustainability. Today… Read the full press release

Aircompany Armenia and Georgian Airlines expand cargo fleet with 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, 2022-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ —Boeing [NYSE: BA], Aircompany Armenia and its partner company Georgian Airlines, today (July 18, 2022 ) announced an order for three 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) as part of the group’s plan to add more dedicated cargo airplanes to its operations in the Caucasus region. “We are… Read the full press release

Boeing becomes a founding member of the University of Sheffield’s Energy Innovation Centre (EIC)

Boeing has become a founding member of the University of Sheffield’s Energy Innovation Centre (EIC) to drive the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) This gives Boeing access to the first-of-its-kind in the UK SAF research centre and other key research facilities to help move toward more sustainable aviation  It marks another key partnership for… Read the full press release

Boeing expands presence in China with its first comprehensive materials-management solution contract with GAMECO

The contract expands Boeing’s regional presence as the first Integrated Materials Management partnership in mainland China DALLAS, TX, 2022-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Co., Ltd. (GAMECO) signed a 5-year Integrated Materials Management (IMM) program contract. The agreement marks the first time Boeing will provide a comprehensive… Read the full press release

Boeing and University of Cambridge announce new research project to accelerate decarbonization of aviation industry

Partnership focuses on accelerating sustainable aviation technology insights Commitment further advances original partnership where Boeing helped develop technology maturity assessments for AIA modelling efforts FARNBOROUGH, UK, 2022-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (July 18, 2022) Boeing [NYSE: B.A.] announced that they have committed to advancing their partnership with the University of Cambridge on the… Read the full press release

Boeing presents newest and largest members of its 737 MAX and 777X airplane families at the Farnborough International Airshow

Largest 737 MAX to make international debut, joining 777X jet in flying display Airplanes to fly overseas on sustainable fuel; Boeing to unveil sustainability tool CH-47 Chinook, P-8A Poseidon, F/A-18E/F among defense platforms on display Wisk Aero’s pilotless, all-electric air taxi to make European debut ARLINGTON, Va., 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:… Read the full press release

Norwegian announces agreement with Boeing for the purchase of 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

LONDON, UK, 2022-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA has reached an agreement in principle with Boeing for a recommitment to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The agreement also includes options for an additional 30 aircraft. The 50 aircraft are due to be delivered between 2025 and 2028, at a… Read the full press release

Boeing supports Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture’s research with $10 million commitment

Company to support the Center’s work to conduct groundbreaking research with a five-year, $10 million contribution Boeing joins inaugural Center supporter FedEx as well as Southwest Airlines in supporting the study of natural carbon capture CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: B.A.] today (April 21, 2022) announced its support of an… Read the full press release

The Emirates Aviation University holds successful annual Water Rocket Competition in collaboration with Boeing

Close to 100 future engineers from 12 schools across UAE take the challenge Dubai, UAE, 2022-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Aviation University has held its 5th annual Water Rocket Competition, in collaboration with Boeing. With the EAU Campus as the backdrop, close to 100  students across 12 UAE schools came together to construct… Read the full press release

Boeing announced as the Official Partner of The Invictus Games Foundation

LONDON, UK, 2022-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Invictus Games Foundation is pleased to welcome Boeing [NYSE: B.A.] as Official Partner in a multi-year agreement supporting international wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans. Boeing is also announced as Premier Partner to the upcoming Invictus Games The Hague 2020, presented by Jaguar Land… Read the full press release

Boeing announces 20 737 MAX airplane order from new Caribbean airline Arajet

Aircraft commitments include firm order, options and lease agreements for up to 40 jets Carrier launches in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to operate all-737 MAX fleet SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, 2022-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Arajet announced today (March 14, 2022) the new Caribbean airline has ordered 20 737 MAX airplanes,… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to include the bigger 737-10 and longer-range 737-8 to its aircraft order with Boeing

With addition of new models, the 737-10s and 737-8s will maximize profit potential SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced plans today (March 2, 2022) to broaden our mainline fleet by adjusting our current 737-9 aircraft order with Boeing to include the bigger 737-10 and longer-range 737-8, which are all part… Read the full press release