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Singapore Airlines Fights Back To Boost Growth
Singapore Airlines, caught between the rapid emergence of Gulf carriers and low cost Asian rivals, is attempting a big strategy overhaul to revive growth, pushing into the low-cost segment and expanding its regional netw...
GE, Boeing Issue Alert On 777-300ER Engine Problem
General Electric and Boeing have alerted airlines about a potential problem with engines on Boeing’s long-range 777-300ER jet that caused the engines to shut down in mid-flight twice this year. The problem affects ...
Qatar Air Wants To Be 777X Launch Customer
Qatar Airways’ chief executive said the Middle-Eastern carrier wants to be a launch customer for Boeing’s 777X mini-jumbo jet, and that the airline plans to open at least three new routes to the US in the nex...
Boeing To Fix Batteries On All 787s By End-May
Boeing will complete fixing the batteries on all 50 of its 787 Dreamliner jets by the end of this month, Dinesh Keskar, senior vice president for sales in Asia Pacific, told Reuters on Wednesday. The planes had been grou...
Boeing, Turkish Airlines Finalize Order for 50 737 MAXs, 20 Next-Generation 737s
Order also includes options for an additional 25 737 MAX 8s Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Turkish Airlines today finalized a firm order for 40 737 MAX 8s, 10 737 MAX 9s and 20 Next-Generation 737-800 jets, valued at $6.9 billion at list...
Boeing Resumes Deliveries Of 787 Dreamliners
Boeing resumed deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner on Tuesday, ending a period of nearly four months in which it was unable to provide new planes to customers because of safety concerns about the battery system. The deliver...
