68-Inch Diameter Engine Fan For 737 MAX

 

Boeing has finalized the all-important fan diameter for the 737 MAX derivative program at 68 in., answering a growing number of questions from would-be operators and bolstering the twin jet’s credibility in continuing campaigns against Airbus’s successful A320NEO.

At the same time, Boeing announced that order commitments for the MAX have exceeded 600 from eight airlines, up from the

Boeing delivers c-40 aircraft to US navy

Boeing delivered the 12th C-40A aircraft to the U.S. Navy on Oct. 21. The Boeing 737-700 derivative was modified at the company's Wichita facility for troop and cargo transport missions Boeing and Navy representatives marked the milestone with a ceremonial "passing of the key" at the Wichita facility before the aircraft departed for its home base at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego.

Boeing Deliver First 747-8 Freighter to Cargolux

 

Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Cargolux Airlines shared another milestone in the history of the iconic 747, as the airline took delivery of the first Boeing 747-8 Freighter today. Following delivery at the Boeing Delivery Center at the company's Everett site, the airplane departed for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, where the new freighter will receive its first cargo load,

Raytheon-Boeing's proven Joint Air-to-Ground Missile

 

The Raytheon-Boeing JAGM features a fully integrated tri-mode seeker that incorporates semi-active laser, uncooled imaging infrared and millimeter wave guidance. The system leverages proven components from other Raytheon and Boeing programs, including the Raytheon Small Diameter Bomb II and Boeing aircraft launchers.

Air France-KLM to take up to 110 A350s and 787s

 

Air France-KLM has split its major fleet re-equipment deal between Airbus and Boeing, revealing plans to order up to 110 A350 XWBs and 787s.

The deal, which was approved by Air France-KLM directors yesterday, comprises 50 firm orders and 60 options for the two widebody types, but is still subject to the finalization with the manufacturers.

Airbus says the airline will sign for up to 60 A350s, 25 of which will be A350-900s and will be firmed up shortly.

BOEING RECEIVED A USAF F-22 PLANNING SYSTEM CONTRACT

 

Boeing has received a contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide mission planning support for the F-22 Raptor. The order, valued at up to $24 million if all options are exercised, was awarded under the Air Force's Mission Planning Enterprise Contract-II (MPEC-II).

Boeing is one of five contractors selected in June 2010 for MPEC-II, an