All Boeing Articles – Page 3
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NewsA fifth of all airfreight in fifteen years
The Boeing 777 Freighter has carried up to 20% of global air freight since its debut in 2009, said the US plane-maker, in marking its 15th anniversary.It described the twin-engine aircraft as the most popular production widebody freighter with a global fleet exceeding 250 - and counting. Boeing adds that ...
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NewsSilk Way West joins the UN’s Global Compact Initiative
Source: Silk Way West AirlinesBaku, Azerbaijan-headquartered Silk Way West Airlines, has joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative.The move underscores its commitment to sustainable and ethical business conduct, the cargo carrier said.As part of its commitment to the Compact, Silk Way West Airlines pledges to integrate the principles of sustainable ...
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Putzger perspective: Pass the duct tape!
The Boeing 737 has become a headache for the airframer following a series of issues that have emerged with the aircraft model. Yet again the Boeing 737 Max has hurled Boeing into the headlines as a 737-9 was forced to make an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon in the US ...
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NewsBoeing grows 777F tally with mystery order
777-8F. Copyright: Boeing Media LibraryBoeing has revealed that two 777 freighters were ordered by unidentified customer(s) last month, taking the airframer's total 2023 777F orders to 10.Atlas Air ordered two 777Fs in October, while Boeing's order data shows there were several more as yet unidentified customers throughout the year.One 777F ...
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Atlas and Cathay working on 747 inspections after lightning protection concerns
Two of the world's largest operators of Boeing 747 aircraft have already started work on inspecting their freighter aircraft after concerns emerged over the early degradation of the lightning protection systems.Earlier this month, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an airworthiness directive ordering all US-registered 747 operators to carry ...
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NewsOman Air takes delivery of first 737-800BCF
Oman Air's first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter. Image: BoeingOman Air has taken delivery of its first cargo aircraft, a 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF).The order is the first dedicated cargo aircraft for the Muscat-based carrier, said Boeing in a press release.Traditionally a passenger airline, Oman Air in February announced it ...
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NewsBoeing: Nose loading option not in demand
Source: Air Cargo NewsBoeing did not find nose loading capabilities were in high demand when developing its future widebody freighter.Speaking at the TIACA World Cargo Symposium last week, Boeing regional director of marketing Tom Hoang said that the company had held a series of customer working groups during the development ...
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InsightsFreighter conversion market turned on its head
Within months the freighter conversion market flipped from overdrive to low gear. The return to expansion mode will be much slower. Just in case you are looking to convert a Boeing 737-800 into all-cargo configuration, finding a slot on a conversion line should not be a problem. Aeronautical Engineers Inc. ...
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Putzger perspective: 737 wobbles
No, this is not about the woes of Boeing’s 737 MAX aircraft. We’re looking at a plane that only yesterday was selling like hotcakes. At the beginning of August, there were nine converted B737-800 freighters looking for buyers, according to aircraft valuation specialists IBA. Aeronautical Engineers Inc., which was the ...
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NewsBoeing Converted Freighter line planned for Jordan
Photo: JoramcoBoeing and Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) specialist Joramco have agreed to establish a new Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) line in Amman, Jordan.Joramco will be the first MRO supplier in the Middle East supporting future Boeing freighter conversions of both domestic and foreign aircraft.Located in Amman, Joramco is geographically ...
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NewsIBA warns of 737-800 freighter oversupply
Aviation consultant IBA has warned that there could be an oversupply of Boeing 737-800 converted aircraft.The consultant pointed to IBA Insight data showing that 200 737-800 aircraft have been converted into a freighter configuration in the six years since work on the first aircraft was completed.This is the fastest rate ...
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Air Algérie orders two 737-800BCFs
Algerian flag carrier Air Algérie has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to meet increasing cargo demand in the region.The 737-800BCF carries more payload (up to 23.9 tonnes) and offers more range (2,025 nautical miles) than previous standard body freighters.Global Boeing customers have ...
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Boeing predicts demand for over 900 new freighters in next 20 years
Boeing has predicted there will be demand for 2,825 dedicated freighters over the next 20 years.In its 2023 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), the airframer said this included 925 new freighters, in addition to converted aircraft.Out of the 2,825 aircraft, there will be 650 large widebodies, 885 medium widebodies and 1,290 ...
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NewsBoeing delivers Air Tanzania's first ever freighter
Source: BoeingBoeing has delivered Air Tanzania’s first ever dedicated freighter.The delivery of the 767-300F also marks the first direct 767 freighter delivery from Boeing to an African carrier.Air Cargo News first reported on the order in November 2021, when the United Republic of Tanzania placed an order for a 767-300F ...
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NewsEmirates enjoys record results, SkyCargo delivers ‘solid performance’
Source: EmiratesDubai, UAE-headquartered Emirates Group has reported profit and revenue records for its 2022-23 financial year (the 12 months ending 31 March 2023).This performance represented a “significant turnaround” on the previous year, the Group noted.Annual profit reached AED10.9bn ($3bn), on group revenue of AED119.8bn ($32.6bn). Revenue was up by 81% ...
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Emirates SkyCargo launches new pharma services
Emirates SkyCargo, the airfreight division of Dubai-based carrier Emirates, has launched two new bespoke services for the global healthcare industry.Emirates Vital and Emirates Medical Devices will be available under the freight carrier’s rebranded Life Sciences and Healthcare product range, which also encompasses its pre-existing pharmaceutical transport offerings.Emirates Vital and Emirates ...
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Air Canada Cargo launches updated website
Air Canada Cargo has launched a revamped website at aircanadacargo.com that is said to offer, “new tools that will improve the customer experience and an updated design to better reflect the Air Canada Cargo brand”.The improvement is part of what the freight carrier describes as an ongoing transformation of Air ...
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NewsATSG adds two converted B767-300s to its fleet
Aircraft lessor and transportation services provider Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has taken delivery of two newly converted Boeing 767-300 Freighters.One of the aircraft is the company’s first Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) and the other was converted by Tel Aviv-based Israel Aerospace Industries. Both will be leased through ATSG’s leasing ...
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Boeing resumes deliveries of 767 freighters
Boeing is again delivering 767s, having restarted hand overs after a pause due to quality issues affecting commercial and military versions of the widebody jets.The US manufacturer on April 5 confirmed its deliveries of the type have resumed but did not provide additional information.Cirium fleets data, however, shows that Boeing ...
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NewsBoeing begins work on its first freighter conversion line in India
Photo: BoeingBoeing is working with MRO GMR Aero Technic to establish its first freighter conversion line in India.The airframer said in a LinkedIn post that the conversion line supports its anticipated growth of the cargo sector in the region."We are proud to work with GMR Aero Technic to establish the ...