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2025
27 March A concept image of Boeing's F-47, the U.S. Air Force's sixth-generation stealth fighter.

Boeing wins contract to deliver sixth-generation NGAD fighter

The U.S. Air Force selected Boeing to design and produce its Next-Generation Air Dominance platform following record investment in defence.

2024
1 May Boeing has secured critical supply chain resources.

Boeing takes over GKN's St Louis operations

The agreement provides continuity of the production and sustainment of critical parts for the F/A-18 and F-15 programs. Nearly the entire GKN St Louis workforce of 550 people have been hired by Boeing.

2023
2 March A Boeing-built F/A-18 Super Hornet takes off from Lambert International Airport in St. Louis. Boeing will continue to deliver new Block III Super Hornets to the Navy through 2025.

Boeing builds on St Louis investment with F/A-18 sunset plan

A clear timetable for the end of F/A-18 production allows Boeing to redirect resources to future military aircraft programs, including support work on the next generation of advanced crewed and uncrewed aircraft.

2021
7 June

ReleaseNavy, Boeing make aviation history with MQ-25 becoming the first unmanned aircraft to refuel another aircraft

2020
21 December

ReleaseBoeing Super Hornet demonstrates ski-jump launch capability

17 June

ReleaseBoeing delivers first F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets to U.S. Navy for flight test

3 June

ReleaseBoeing delivers first Super Hornet Blue Angel test jet

2013
28 August

ReleaseAdvanced Super Hornet demonstrates significant stealth, range improvements

2012
10 September

ReleaseBoeing, US Navy successfully complete 1st test of advanced mission computer for Super Hornet, Growler

15 June

ReleaseBoeing selects Elbit Systems to provide low-profile head-up display for fighter jet advanced cockpit system

30 May

ReleaseBoeing delivers 1st EA-18G Growler featuring Bharat Electronics Limited cockpit subassembly

15 May

ReleaseBoeing partner Northrop Grumman to explore opportunities with Brazilian machining companies

5 March

ReleaseBoeing, Elbit Systems of America sign MOU for technology investment in Brazil

2011
11 November

ReleaseBoeing receives US Navy contract to develop new mission computer for Super Hornet and Growler

2010
24 September

ReleaseBoeing completes production of 1st Australian Super Hornet with provisions for future electronic attack capability

26 July

ReleaseBoeing delivers 1st Super Hornet featuring HAL gun bay door

1 June

ReleaseBoeing to feature new Super Hornet cockpit display at CANSEC

5 January

ReleaseTerma seen as viable partner for Boeing Commercial Airplanes work

2009
30 November

ReleaseBoeing EA-18G Growler to advance to full rate production

14 October

ReleaseBoeing conducts advanced manufacturing workshop for Danish machining firm AlmexA

15 September

ReleaseBoeing meets with Brazilian industry, reaffirms Super Hornet as best-value solution

21 July

ReleaseBoeing F/A-18F Super Hornet for Australia takes flight

8 July

ReleaseBoeing debuts 1st Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet

18 May

ReleaseLockheed Martin awarded technology development contract for F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track program

11 May

ReleaseRoyal Australian Air Force takes delivery of first F414 engines

20 April

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman delivers fuselage section of first F/A 18F Super Hornet for Royal Australian Air Force

8 March

ReleaseProduction moves forward on Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet for Australia

2008
17 December

ReleaseBoeing begins final assembly of Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornets

24 September

ReleaseAERO Vodochody delivers 300th gun bay door to Boeing for F/A-18 Super Hornet

2007
5 February

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman taps Long Island company to begin production of first F/A-18F Super Hornet for Royal Australian Air Force