News archive: Boeing 767 | Airframer

23 July

ReleaseMerlin and IAI sign agreement to advance AI-powered autonomy for commercial cargo aircraft

2 April

ReleaseInnovative Aerosystems acquires license for Honeywell power generator systems, further expanding electrical power and sustainment capabilities

1 April

ReleaseSolestra Group adds flight safety, fracture-critical manufacturing capabilities with acquisition of Aerofab Corporation

11 December

The Wichita facility assembling 737 fuselage sections for integration into Boeing’s commercial aircraft production line.

Boeing and Airbus absorb Spirit operations

Boeing has taken on Spirit AeroSystems's commercial programmes, aftermarket operations and 15,000 staff, while Airbus has added six global production facilities to its network.

24 October

ReleaseStavatti submits SM-940K Tanker in response to USAF NGAS RFI

12 June

Boeing's 737 is the first platform to complete the full certification process for the ARTEX ELT 5000.

Boeing certifies ARTEX locator for 737 aircraft

The ELT 5000 has entered service as the only approved distress tracking option for 737s following a full platform certification.

6 February

ReleaseFalcon Jacksonville joins VAERO: expanding aerospace & defense capabilities

23 January

The company’s aerostructure assembly at Witham Field includes horizontal stabilisers for Boeing 767 jetliners and the KC-46 aerial tanker.

Daher secures long-term lease for Florida aerostructures facility

The recent lease approval marks an important step forward for Daher’s footprint in the North American aviation market.

21 November

ReleaseBoeing awarded 15 additional U.S. Air Force KC-46A tankers

12 November

ReleaseHoneywell and Curtiss-Wright develop cockpit voice recorders to help Boeing, Airbus meet new 25-hour safety mandate

29 October

ReleaseTIGHITCO awarded multi-year, multi-platform contract from Boeing Commercial

15 August

IS&S receives contract for military MFD and Mission Computers

This marks the latest OEM contract for IS&S building on existing OEM programs with Pilatus Aircraft for the PC-24, Textron for the King Air 260/360, and Boeing for the KC-46A, KC-767A and the T-7A.

13 December

Tighitco secures sheet metal assemblies contract from Collins

This covers sheet metal assemblies and thermal products for a mix of platforms, including the Sikorsky CH-53K and Boeing 787 and 767 aircraft. The total value of the contract is estimated at just over $40m.

20 June

ReleaseHoneywell, Curtiss-Wright receive certification for 25-hour cockpit voice and flight data recorders

20 June

ReleaseBoeing invests in KC-46A enhanced defensive capabilities

31 May

Magellan continues exhaust work for Boeing's 767

The metallic honeycomb is manufactured using materials suitable for higher temperatures and offers advantages in weight savings and acoustic attenuation.

9 March

Magellan was the first in the industry to optimize 3D sand printing technology for production.

Collins keeps faith with Magellan's complex castings

In addition to F-15, F-16, and F-18 castings for Collins legacy programs, the extended LTA also encompasses the supply of castings to support F-35 Lightning II, KC-46, Airbus A320neo, Boeing 787 and 777X programs.

6 February

ReleaseOntic enters 42nd license agreement with Honeywell to deliver essential Boeing waste management system

19 December

ReleasePratt & Whitney's PW4000-94 engine marks 35 years and 150 Million flight hours

17 November

ReleaseBoeing reorganises Defense, Space & Security business unit

22 August

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

18 July

ReleaseTriumph receives contract from Boeing for wire control cables

1 June

ReleaseKorean Aerospace Industries (KAI) signs a new long-term contract with The Gill Corporation

15 March

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

13 January

Senior plc will provide the major floor beam structural assemblies for the Boeing 767 platform.

Boeing looks to Senior for beams and quadrants

Senior Aerospace is a long-standing supplier to Boeing for critical components such as the floor beams and flight control assemblies now the subject of new multi-year contracts.

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.

23 June

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

31 March

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseMerlin and IAI sign agreement to advance AI-powered autonomy for commercial cargo aircraft

ReleaseInnovative Aerosystems acquires license for Honeywell power generator systems, further expanding electrical power and sustainment capabilities

ReleaseSolestra Group adds flight safety, fracture-critical manufacturing capabilities with acquisition of Aerofab Corporation

ReleaseStavatti submits SM-940K Tanker in response to USAF NGAS RFI

ReleaseFalcon Jacksonville joins VAERO: expanding aerospace & defense capabilities

ReleaseBoeing awarded 15 additional U.S. Air Force KC-46A tankers

ReleaseHoneywell and Curtiss-Wright develop cockpit voice recorders to help Boeing, Airbus meet new 25-hour safety mandate

ReleaseTIGHITCO awarded multi-year, multi-platform contract from Boeing Commercial

ReleaseHoneywell, Curtiss-Wright receive certification for 25-hour cockpit voice and flight data recorders

ReleaseBoeing invests in KC-46A enhanced defensive capabilities

ReleaseOntic enters 42nd license agreement with Honeywell to deliver essential Boeing waste management system

ReleasePratt & Whitney's PW4000-94 engine marks 35 years and 150 Million flight hours

ReleaseBoeing reorganises Defense, Space & Security business unit

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

ReleaseTriumph receives contract from Boeing for wire control cables

ReleaseKorean Aerospace Industries (KAI) signs a new long-term contract with The Gill Corporation

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

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

ReleaseMagellan Aerospace secures contract extension with Boeing Commercial Aircraft

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

ReleaseTriumph Group reports progress on Aerospace Structures strategic review

ReleaseBoeing to resume commercial aircraft production in Puget Sound

ReleaseOntic signs license agreement with Honeywell for aircraft windshield wiper product lines

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems delivers first integrated 767 forward fuselage

ReleaseAstronics PECO receives contract extension with Boeing to provide interior and structural components

ReleaseTriumph celebrates the acceptance of first KC-46A tanker by the U.S. Air Force

ReleaseU.S. Air Force accepts first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft

ReleaseLatecoere wins new contract with Boeing to supply KC-46A tanker aft access doors

ReleaseBoeing KC-46 tanker program completes Phase II receiver certification testing

ReleaseBoeing opens new aircraft part factory in Sheffield

ReleaseBoeing KC-46 Tanker program completes FAA certification

ReleaseBoeing KC-46 program completes flight testing required for first delivery to U.S. Air Force

ReleaseMagellan Aerospace secures multiple Boeing contracts

ReleaseBoeing KC-46 tanker program completes FAA certification flight testing

ReleaseBoeing KC-46 tanker program completes fuel on-load certification testing

ReleaseLMI Aerospace composites operation receives Boeing thermoplastics contract

ReleaseGE Aviation receives flight management system approval for KC-46 Tanker

ReleaseTriumph partners with Boeing to expand 767 production role

ReleaseBoeing KC-46 tanker program receives FAA certification for its 767-2C aircraft