Lands 182 Orders During The Quarter, Reports Record Deliveries
Boeing is still the world's largest aircraft manufacturer based on third quarter data released recently by the company, but Airbus continues to win more orders this year.
Will Help Communities Recover From Historic Floods
Boeing will donate $100,000 to provide immediate aid and relief to victims of the widespread flooding across South Carolina, the company announced last week. Relief efforts are expected to continue across the state for an extended period as communities work to recover, with the full extent of the destruction caused by flooding yet to be determined.
Airline Grows All-Airbus fleet With Largest A320 Family Aircraft
Denver, CO-based Frontier Airlines has taken delivery of the first Airbus A321 to join its fleet. In the last year, the airline has placed firm orders for 19 A321s, reflecting its market strength and the need for the largest Airbus A320 Family member. All 19 A321s are the current engine option (ceo) and will be equipped with Sharklets. Each will seat 230 people in a single class, and be powered by CFM56-5B engines from CFM International.
Boeing and Oman Air celebrated the delivery of the airline's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Sunday. The airline ordered six 787-8s in November 2011 as part of its expansion plans.
Internal Communications Indicate They Could Invest In 100-Seat Regional Jets If Agreement With Pilots Is Reached
In an effort to reach an agreement with its pilot's union, United Airlines has said it plans to buy a fleet of new 100-seat regional jets from either Bombardier or Embraer if they can reach an agreement with their pilot's union in the next month and a half.
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