BOEING 777X
A big decision for Boeing's next CEO: Is it time for a new plane?
Boeing raced to update the 737 Max to compete with Airbus but faced fatal crashes. The jet's troubles left Boeing behind Airbus in the single-aisle market, impacting its global dominance.
Emirates boss says Boeing needs strong CEO to end crisis
Boeing is looking for a new CEO after announcing that Dave Calhoun would step down by the end of the year following back-to-back crises exacerbated by the blowout of a loose door plug on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 jet in January.
Qatar Airways closes in on major Boeing, Airbus widebody order, Bloomberg News reports
The Middle East carrier is looking at ordering about 200 jets, looking at a mix of Airbus A350s and Boeing 777X models, with a decision possible as soon as the Farnborough Air Show in Britain late next month, the report said. Airbus said it is constantly in talks with customers about fleet needs but did not disclose any details, while Boeing deferred to Qatar Airways when asked for a comment.
Over 200 passengers of Air India Delhi-SFO flight face 30 hrs ordeal with inordinate delay
More than 200 passengers of a San Francisco-bound Air India flight faced a 30-hour delay due to a technical glitch, non-functional air conditioning, and payload issues. The flight was rescheduled several times before finally being delayed due to temperature issues. Passengers, including the elderly and children, endured discomfort and were offered options like full refund and complimentary rescheduling. The delay led to a show cause notice from the aviation regulator and marked the second such incident in a week for Air India's San Francisco flights.
'People got launched into plane's ceiling': Passengers share harrowing details from Singapore Airlines turbulence accident
A Singapore Airlines flight en route from London to Singapore faced severe turbulence, causing injuries to dozens and the death of one passenger. After an emergency landing in Bangkok, a relief flight transported passengers and crew to Singapore. Investigations are ongoing into the incident, with weather experts suggesting that thunderstorms in the area contributed to the turbulence. The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of turbulence and the importance of wearing seatbelts during flights.
Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 flight from London to Singapore faces severe turbulence, drops 7000 feet; watch video
A Singapore International Airlines flight experienced extreme turbulence. This killed one passenger on board and injured many others.
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3 Indians among passengers aboard Singapore Airlines flight hit by 'sudden extreme turbulence'
The pilot declared a medical emergency and diverted the aircraft to Bangkok, and landed on May 21. "We can confirm that there were multiple injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft," the carrier said in a Facebook post.
IndiGo, Air India plan for up to 170 wide-body planes in little over a year
Air India and IndiGo have unveiled plans to acquire up to 170 wide-body aircraft, signaling a bullish outlook on expansion and India's aviation sector growth. This move also marks Airbus' entry into India's wide-body aircraft market, traditionally dominated by Boeing. Including narrow-body aircraft orders from Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air, India's aircraft order book exceeds 1,200 planes in just over a year. This surge in orders reflects India's status as one of the fastest-growing aviation markets globally, with efforts to enhance direct international connectivity and reduce reliance on Gulf hubs for transit traffic.
IndiGo nears decision on widebody jets; forecasts slower capacity growth in next fiscal year
The airline is still considering several options, with an order for about 30 Airbus SE A350s emerging as the most likely choice, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information isn’t public. A decision could be announced in the next few weeks, the people said, cautioning that IndiGo could still change its mind about timing and the number of planes.
Amid 737 turbulence, Boeing has a brand new headache & its not going away easy
Boeing’s largest union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, is still smarting over a 2014 deal that sacrificed pensions, locked in minimal raises and tied the hands of activists for a decade. Union leaders will demand a 40% pay raise over three or four years, emboldened by a resurgent US labor movement, a scarcity of qualified aerospace workers and pressure on Boeing to stabilize work in its factories.
Boeing postpones 2024 outlook, CEO says company has 'much to prove'
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun acknowledges that the company has much to prove to regain the confidence of regulators and customers after a mid-air cabin-panel blowout on a 737 MAX aircraft. Calhoun emphasizes the need to focus on delivering quality airplanes and states that Boeing will proceed cautiously.
Boeing to display B777-9 plane at Hyderabad air show
The test flight operated by B777-9 will arrive at Hyderabad on January 16, and will be on static display at the air show on January 18 and 19, Boeing said in a release.
Scary landing: Boeing 777 manages to land at Heathrow Airport in London in high wind conditions
The high winds were so powerful that they tilted the Boeing 777 with its wings dangerously angling towards the ground on the runway, but after 10 minutes of pure terror, the pilot managed to achieve balance and the plane made it to the runway unharmed; otherwise, it would have been a tragic accident. The video of this scary landing was shared by aviation enthusiasts BigJetTV on X showed.
Air India rejigs 250-aircraft Airbus order
As part of the 250 aircraft order with Airbus, the airline was to acquire 210 narrowbody A320 family planes, comprising 140 A320neo and 70 A321neo and remaining 40 widebody A350s, consisting of six A350-900 and 34 A350-1000s.
Emirates 90-plane 777X deal to kick-start Dubai Airshow
At the Dubai Airshow, Middle East carriers, particularly Emirates, are expected to place significant orders for long-haul jets, boosting confidence in Boeing's 777X despite delays. A potential order for 90 Boeing 777X jets, valued around $40 billion, is on the horizon. The show may also see flyDubai ordering more Boeing 737 MAX jets. Meanwhile, Turkish Airlines is in talks to buy up to 355 Airbus jets, intensifying competition. The impact of the Israel-Hamas war on travel demand and the possibility of arms deals amid the conflict add complexity to the aerospace event.
Israeli reservists scramble home to fight against Hamas, Boeing-777 flight from Bangkok to Tel Aviv travels with extra passengers on the floor
The carrier accommodated at least 30 more passengers than allowed as Israeli reservists wanted to join the fight against Hamas.
India has scope for 130-150 more wide-body aircraft: GE Aerospace
India's civil aviation market has the potential to add 130-150 more wide-body planes as airlines expand and consider deploying them in dense domestic routes, according to GE Aerospace South Asia CEO Vikram Rai. Currently, there are only about 50 wide-body aircraft in India's fleet of 700 commercial planes.
Growth fundamentals of Indian aviation sector strong, no slowdown seen: Boeing India chief
Boeing has expressed confidence in the growth prospects of the Indian aviation sector, stating that strong fundamentals, skilled professionals, rationalized fuel taxes, and continued infrastructure investments will support its expansion. The company has invested $100 million to train pilots in India and formed maintenance training partnerships to ensure an adequate supply of skilled mechanics.
Air India aims to boost Indian cargo ecosystem, eyes 300% growth in 5 years
India's state-owned airline, Air India, has placed an order for 70 wide-body aircraft to bolster the country's cargo ecosystem and provide non-stop connections to key export markets globally. The order comprises 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, 10 Boeing 777Xs, six Airbus A350-900s and 34 Airbus A350-1000s.
"Spirit of possibility defines US-India relationship now": US Secretary of State Blinken
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken further underlined that both nations are investing in their countries' people. At the USISPF event, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, "We are investing in our people. Our countries' educations system have collectively trained the leaders of trailblazing companies in both the US and India..."
World's largest air show returns: Visitors throng Paris Air Show 2023 in large numbers
Visitors view aircrafts during the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, north of Paris, France.
Paris air show: India centre stage as another big jet deal looms
India was set to dominate the Paris Airshow for a second day on Tuesday, with Air India expected to finalise a whopping order for 470 planes from Airbus and Boeing, sources familiar with the matter said. That deal, sketched out in February, was at the time the largest ever announced by number of planes. But it was surpassed on day one of the Paris show by Indian rival IndiGo's order for 500 Airbus narrowbody jets.
Air India-Boeing deal will bolster India-US bilateral commercial partnership, says American business groups
US President Joe Biden's statement acknowledges the strength of the commercial relationship as he called it a "historic agreement" between the two companies, he said, adding this also blends in with his State of the Union speech, where he wanted to bring back manufacturing to America.
Boeing discloses $1.5-bln hit from halt to 777x production; submits plan for Dreamliner
For its troubled 787 Dreamliner program, the planemaker said it has submitted a certification plan to the U.S. regulator in a step toward resuming deliveries halted for nearly a year by an industrial snafu costing about $5.5 billion.
FAA warns Boeing may not win certification for 737 MAX 10 by year-end: Source
Ian Won, acting manager of the FAA aviation safety office that oversees Boeing, asked the U.S. planemaker in a letter dated March 21 to provide a "mature certification schedule," according to a source familiar with the letter. Won also sought updates on progress for both the 737 MAX 10 and 777-9.
Boeing 777X 'realistically' will not win certification approval before mid-2023 -- U.S. FAA
The FAA in a May 13 letter to Boeing seen by Reuters cited a number of issues in rejecting a request by the manufacturer to issue a Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) Readiness.
Emirates doubts first Boeing 777X will come before 2024
Emirates, a launch customer for the jet, was originally scheduled to receive its first of 126 777X planes in July last year.
Boeing 777x deliveries unlikely before first quarter of 2024, says Emirates' President Clark
Boeing has been developing the widebody jet, a new version of its 777 series, with the goal of releasing it in late 2023, already three years later than planned.
Boeing posts $8.4 billion loss on weaker demand for planes
Boeing is reporting another huge loss, this one because of a setback to its 777X widebody jetliner. Most of Boeing's troubles over the past two years have swirled around the troubled 737 Max.
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