News archive: Boeing 777 | Airframer

23 July

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

16 July

ReleaseRolls-Royce partners with Boeing and Lufthansa to test technologies to improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise

13 April

ReleaseSafran modernizes and strengthens forging capacity at its historic Gennevilliers site

1 April

Safran plans €125m aircraft components plant in Wallonia

Compressor plant in Welkenraedt aims to support rising demand from major civil aircraft engine programmes, with operations expected to begin in 2028

19 February

ReleaseBoeing receives initial qualification for 777-9 training devices

28 January

ReleaseSafran expands its operations in Le Creusot to produce complex parts for Rafale engines

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

29 August

ReleaseAerospace Technologies Group announces innovative aerLuxe window shades

22 July

ReleaseLuminary Cloud releases SHIFT-Wing, a Physics AI model for transonic wing design in collaboration with Otto Aviation leveraging NVIDIA Technologies

16 June

ReleaseOpen Fan: the Safran Aero Boosters low pressure compressor is ready to meet the challenges of the RISE program

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.

25 March

ReleaseSTELIA Aerospace proud to provide Air France with its new ‘La Première’ First Class cabin

6 February

ReleaseFalcon Jacksonville joins VAERO: expanding aerospace & defense capabilities

28 January

ReleaseHEICO subsidiary acquires exclusive license and key related assets for Honeywell's Boeing 777 AIMS & 737NG VIA product lines

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

26 July

ReleaseLufthansa Technik wins two Red Dot Design Awards

28 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace completes sale of Orangeburg facility to Boeing

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.

1 May

Components for Boeing aircraft programs such as the 777, 777-9 and 737 MAX family are included in the contract extension.

Senior picks up Spirit contract extension

Manufacturing will be undertaken at Senior Aerospace Jet Products’ facility near San Diego, California, USA, from January 2026 and the contract is valued at approximately $130 million over the five-year period.

13 December

ReleaseGE Aerospace celebrates 10th anniversary of the EPISCenter

12 December

ReleaseGE Aerospace and partners achieve new milestone, testing 10 different aircraft engine models with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

16 November

ReleaseEDGE to supply metallic machined parts to Boeing

14 November

ReleaseARTEX ELT 5000 Distress Tracking ELT becomes first GADSS solution to complete safety of flight testing

29 September

ReleaseInternational Aerospace Coatings (IAC) awarded contract to operate Boeing widebody paint facilites in Portland, Oregon, expanding a long-standing business relationship

20 June

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

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.

30 March

Caynova claims first for seat heating and cooling system

More than 100 new Lufthansa Group aircraft, such as Boeing 787-9s, Airbus A350s and Boeing 777-9s, will offer the innovative feature soon. Swiss will offer the well-being experience starting in 2024.

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

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.

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

23 June

ReleaseNext generation assembly technology: official handover of the most modern Fuselage Panel Production line to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

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

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.

6 January

ReleaseAir Industries Group announces new $6.0+ million, life of the program, long-term agreement for PW-4000 jet turbine exhaust cases

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.

8 December

Safran Aircraft Engines and Albany International extend their partnership to develop 3D composites for CFM engines to the year 2046.

Safran and Albany International extend composite collaboration

The partners have built three plants in Rochester (New Hampshire), Commercy (France) and Queretaro (Mexico). These are dedicated to 3D composite parts and have produced 130,000 for the LEAP engine.