Boeing 777

First Boeing to sprout now-ubiquitous blended winglets

Boeing expects several months of 737 production-line and delivery disruptions while repairs to non-conforming parts on nearly 200 737 MAXs are made.

The airfreight sector continuing to evolve with UK-based One Air preparing for launch and DHL Express signing up for 777LR conversions.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

IAI's passenger-to-freight conversion line in South Korea will roll out Boeing 777-ERSF in collaboration with local MRO firm Sharp Technics K.

Through its partnership with SEMAN Peru, it is adding services for Boeing 747 and 777 aircraft, as well as $2 million in new machinery.

A first time acquisition by AELS of a 777 for part-out is another example of a teardown provider responding to market demand for parts.

Cathay is also looking at placing new orders for freighter aircraft.

The 777X flight test tempo continues to accelerate.

Etihad Engineering and Aircraft Support Industries have partnered for the extension of the MRO provider's maintenance facility.

Flatter cargo forecasts, rising costs and more efficient twinjet replacements push FedEx and UPS MD-11s toward retirement.

The European safety agency’s certification concerns have contributed to the latest 777X delay, but EASA, the FAA and Boeing seem to have found a path forward.

EASA Executive Director Patrick Ky says much progress has been made toward joint certification of the Boeing 777X with the U.S. FAA.

Lessors based in the European Union, the UK or the U.S. are directly affected by Western sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.

Air India’s journey of transformation under Tata Group ownership includes increasing nonstop services to the U.S. and restoration of its European network.

Cargojet is deferring capital expenditures by approximately $400 million, largely involving four Boeing 777-300s.

A key certification agreement between Boeing and EASA lowers hurdles to 777-9 clearance and keeps a new twinjet on target for service entry in 2025.

Aircraft that arrive six months late are not only wreaking havoc on airline schedules, but delays are also painful for lessors in the form of lost growth.

Etihad Airways Engineering is expanding its capabilities and footprint in its quest to become a one-stop MRO solution.

Industry sources are expressing increased confidence Boeing can meet its revised schedule for 777X entry-into-service two years from now.

The clock is ticking for the 777X if it has any hope of meeting Boeing’s revised 2025 delivery target.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Although Hornet production is forecast to end in 3-5 years, Boeing officials seem confident that a new generation of fighter production soon will begin.

Big order shows demand for new aircraft continues rising, but Boeing and Airbus struggle to keep pace. Engine reliability issues don’t help.

New owners look to increase market share and merge group’s airlines.