News archive: Boeing Commercial Airplanes | Airframer

26 January

Elbit picks up Boeing 777 cargo door contract

As part of Boeing's premier bidder program, Elbit was well positioned to gain the contract to supply the largest main deck cargo door for the Boeing 777 Freighter and 777-8 Freighter.

18 January

ReleaseBoeing selected for NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator award

23 September

ReleaseRTC Aerospace LLC earns spot in Boeing Premier Bidder Program

22 August

ReleaseThe Gill Corporation awarded contract extension of floor panel fabrication for Boeing 777, 777X and 787 programs

22 June

The 777-200ER will be a platform for technology testing.

Boeing harnesses 777 for latest ecoDemonstrator testing

Since 2012 Boeing has tested 200 ecoDemonstrator technologies, and a third have it made it into products and services, contributing to improvements in noise, economy, emissions, safety and environmental impact.

25 April

ReleaseLiebherr earns spot in Boeing Premier Bidder Program

15 March

ReleaseSafran and Boeing Commercial Airplanes sign the renewal of their electrical wiring contracts

31 January

ReleaseBoeing launches 777-8 Freighter to serve growing demand for cargo, enhanced environmental performance

11 January

ReleaseBoeing selects Collins Aerospace as next-generation lavatory supplier for the 737

22 December

Triumph supplies hydraulic and actuation equipment for Boeing 737 MAX, 777, 777X, and 767 aircraft.

Triumph earns contract renewal from Boeing

Triumph's latest contract extension includes key equipment and components used in the landing gear actuation, nose wheel steering, engine cowl door opening, brake, hydraulic and slat control systems.

17 November

Boeing and VSMPO-AVISMA signed an agreement on the supply of titanium and technology collaboration.

Boeing backs its titanium joint venture in the Urals

Titanium parts from VSMPO-AVISMA, a Boeing supplier for 25 years, are used on Boeing 737, 767, 787, 777 and 777X aircraft. A new deal seals this trade into the future, and should expand the supplier's role.

16 November

ReleaseNew contract for B787 engine mounting structure

26 August

Boeing contract extension means that Avcorp will continue to supply the wheel well fairing assemblies for the Boeing 737 MAX.

Avcorp extends wheel well fairing contract with Boeing

Avcorp has signed a contract with Boeing to continue providing wheel well fairing assemblies for the 737 MAX. It has been a supplier to the airframer for more than 20 years.

5 July

ReleaseS. S. White Technologies flexible rotary shafts activate Thrust Reverser Actuation Systems on CFM LEAP 1-B turbofan engines that powered the first flight of Boeing's 737 MAX 10 aircraft

23 June

The largest aircraft in the 737 MAX family has begun a comprehensive test program.

Boeing's largest 737 MAX makes first flight

The 737-10 can carry up to 230 passengers. It also incorporates environmental improvements, cutting carbon emissions by 14 percent and reducing noise by 50 percent compared to today's Next-Generation 737s.

23 June

ReleasePPG completes production trials of PPG Desothane HD CA9007 basecoat-clearcoat system on Boeing 767 freighter aircraft for FedEx

3 June

ReleaseBoeing and Alaska Airlines partner to make flying safer and more sustainable

18 May

ReleaseTriumph and Boeing restructure and extend systems contracts

21 April

Norway’s first P-8A Poseidon aircraft arrives by rail car in Renton, Washington, ready for final assembly.

First P-8A fuselage for Norway joins the production line

Norway is expected to receive its first P-8 later this year. In total, five P-8s will eventually replace Norway's current fleet of six P-3 Orions and three Falcon 20s. The first fuselage has arrived in Renton.

31 March

ReleaseMagellan Aerospace secures contract extension with Boeing Commercial Aircraft

2 March

ReleaseMeggitt awarded contract with Boeing for the supply of cockpit indicators for the 737 Max

9 February

ReleaseFirst KC-46 for an international customer completes successful first flight

20 December

ReleaseStrata strengthens UAE manufacturing with delivery of first Boeing 787 Dreamliner vertical fin

2 November

ReleaseSolvay's contract extension covers composites and adhesives across all Boeing commercial and defense aircraft programs

1 October

ReleaseBoeing to consolidate 787 production in South Carolina in 2021

30 September

New landing gear noise reduction technology by Safran is being evaluated on a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. (Photo: Paul Weatherman)

Boeing expects 20% less noise from landing gear airflow

Safran's devices are attached to landing gear areas shown to produce increased noise due to air flow when an aircraft is flying low before landing, reducing the noise that can be heard from the ground.

13 August

Liebherr has delivered the main gear steering control unit for the Boeing 777.

Liebherr delivers first stand-alone electronic systems

Liebherr is celebrating progress with its work on the Boeing 777 and 787 steering systems. These are the first full package stand-alone electronics units built by the company.

2 August

Release747 production to end as Boeing adapts to post COVID-19 reality, says GlobalData

29 July

Boeing cuts commercial jet production rates

Boeing says it must assess staff levels, and consider closing one Dreamliner production line, so severe is the impact of COVID-19 on world travel demand. Considerably fewer aircraft will leave the factory in coming years.

24 July

ReleaseThe GE90 engine surpasses 100 million hours

20 July

ReleaseSafran contributes to 2020 Boeing ecoDemonstrator with new landing gear noise reduction technology

30 June

ReleaseH.B. Fuller's Royal Adhesives & Sealants business earns spot in Boeing Premier Bidder Program

24 June

ReleaseInmarsat's new 'smart pipe' technology delivers the complete connected aircraft for new Boeing 777X

18 June

ReleaseTechnifab Inc. earns spot in Boeing Premier Bidder Program

9 June

ReleaseSchatz Bearing Corporation achieves Boeing's Premier Bidder status in recognition of leading edge manufacturing

4 June

ReleaseFlexfab is honored to receive Boeing Premier Bidder status

27 May

ReleaseTriumph Group reports progress on Aerospace Structures strategic review

21 April

ReleaseBoeing announces key organisation and leadership changes

16 April

ReleaseBoeing to resume commercial aircraft production in Puget Sound

14 April

ReleaseATC selected for Boeing Premier Bidder Program

6 April

ReleaseBoeing to temporarily suspend 787 operations in South Carolina

5 April

ReleaseBoeing extends temporary suspension of Puget Sound production operations

23 March

ReleaseBoeing to temporarily suspend Puget Sound production operations in response to escalating COVID-19 pandemic

10 March

ReleaseSITA is accelerating air traffic control innovation with Boeing ecoDemonstrator

30 January

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems announces 737 MAX production agreement with Boeing

27 January

ReleaseBoeing and Embraer welcome Brazilian approval

25 January

ReleaseNew Boeing 777X completes successful first flight