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2024
22 May This year's ecoDemonstrator testing of various cabin interiors aims to help resolve the portion of the aircraft that is not reusable or recyclable, while also reducing fuel use and crew workload.

Boeing ecoDemonstrator tests cabin recyclability

Seat cushion sensors reduce crew workload and smart galley tools improve efficiency, reduce waste. Other projects focus on single-engine taxi and digital taxi tests to reduce fuel usage and enhance safety.

2023
4 May The first Boeing ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, will participate in an operational efficiency exercise in June 2023.

ecoDemonstrator test program expands its fleet

Boeing's program will soon have tested 250 technologies to decarbonise aviation, improve efficiency and enhance safety. Approximately a third of these have progressed onto Boeing's products and services.

2022
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.

31 January

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

2020
16 April

ReleaseBoeing to resume commercial aircraft production in Puget Sound

25 January

ReleaseNew Boeing 777X completes successful first flight

2018
20 November

ReleaseFirst Boeing 777X flight test airplane comes together

9 January

ReleaseBoeing sets airplane delivery record, finishes 2017 with larger order book

2017
2 August

ReleaseBoeing and JAXA to flight-test technology to improve safety

6 July

ReleaseBoeing, FedEx Express to collaborate on ecoDemonstrator testing

24 February

ReleaseBoeing expands production with investment in new UK site and US facility

2016
11 October

ReleaseBoeing opens first St. Louis commercial airplanes facility

11 July

ReleaseBoeing to manufacture 777X components with composite material made in U.A.E.

20 May

ReleaseBoeing celebrates grand opening of 777X composite wing center

2015
27 August

ReleaseBoeing completes 777X firm configuration

16 June

ReleaseBoeing focuses on record delivery pace, airplane development programs

12 March

ReleaseBoeing selects Nabtesco as first Japanese systems partner on 777X

2014
3 December

ReleaseBoeing conducts world's first flight with 'Green Diesel' as aviation biofuel

17 November

ReleaseBoeing, Toray Industries reach agreement on composites for 777X wings

11 November

ReleaseBoeing awards AVIC contract for 777 empennage tips

21 October

ReleaseBoeing celebrates groundbreaking for 777X Composite Wing Center

6 October

ReleaseBoeing St. Louis facility to supply parts for new 777X

15 July

ReleaseBoeing decides key elements of 777X passenger experience

14 July

ReleaseBoeing introduces new method for building 777 fuselages

9 July

ReleaseBoeing offers better in-flight connectivity options

13 June

ReleaseBoeing, Japanese partners reach agreement on 777X supplier work

18 February

ReleaseBoeing to locate new 777X composite wing center in Everett, Wash.

15 January

ReleaseBoeing begins 777X high-speed wind tunnel tests

2013
9 December

ReleaseBoeing 777X wind tunnel testing under way

18 November

ReleaseBoeing 777X to deliver unprecedented efficiency and economics

18 November

ReleaseBoeing and Mubadala sign new agreement expanding UAE aerospace manufacturing

17 November

ReleaseBoeing launches 777X with record-breaking orders and commitments

8 November

ReleaseBoeing, Hexcel expand Aerospace Composites Malaysia facility by 40 percent

1 November

ReleaseExelis awarded contract from Boeing for composite tank systems

16 September

ReleaseHDI Landing Gear USA Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Héroux-Devtek Inc., signs Memorandum of Agreement with Boeing to supply 777 landing gear

3 April

ReleaseBoeing opens new Everett Delivery Center

15 March

ReleaseBoeing selects GE as engine partner for 777X studies

25 February

ReleaseBoeing delivers first 777 built at increased rate

11 January

ReleaseBoeing rolls out first 777 at increased production rate

2012
23 October

ReleaseBoeing starts building first 777 at increased rate

21 September

ReleaseBoeing advances in-flight connectivity options for passengers

11 May

ReleaseMagellan Aerospace announces contract award with Boeing

17 April

ReleaseBoeing awards direct contract to Mubadala Aerospace's Strata facility to produce composite aerostructures for 777 and 787 Dreamliner

5 March

ReleaseBoeing breaks ground, unveils design for new Everett Delivery Center

2011
16 December

ReleaseBoeing, Port of Everett welcome shipment of parts for 1,000th 777

9 December

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems celebrates completion of 1,000th Boeing 777 forward fuselage section

9 December

ReleaseBoeing invests in world-class Everett Delivery Center

21 November

ReleaseBoeing 777 customers benefit from 10 new environmental actions

8 October

ReleaseADEX Machining Technologies awarded Boeing contract for 747 and 777 commercial jetliner titanium components

16 May

ReleaseBoeing 777 returns to seven-per-month production rate