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Riyadh Air Receives two 787 Dreamliners from Boeing

Boeing and Riyadh Air have announced that the new carrier’s first two passenger airplanes, 787 Dreamliners, were delivered and arrived in Riyadh, a milestone for the airline as it prepares to launch commercial service.

Boeing and the U.S. Navy Complete first test flight of an operational MQ-25A Stingray™

Boeing and the U.S. Navy have successfully completed the first test flight of an operational MQ-25A Stingray™. The milestone advances the Stingray closer to aircraft carrier operations and marks the beginning of a new era in naval aviation. During the two-hour flight, the unmanned aircraft successfully demonstrated its ability to autonomously taxi, take off, fly,…

Cathay Pacific Orders 14 more 777-9 passenger jets

Boeing  and Cathay Pacific have announced the Hong Kong-based carrier is ordering 14 more 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its order book to 35 of the world’s largest twin-engine airplane. Designed to reduce fuel use and emissions on average by 20% and noise by 40% compared to the airplanes it replaces, the 777-9 will enable Cathay…

1,000th 787 Dreamliner Produced

Victoria’s aerospace manufacturing expertise has played a critical role in helping the world’s most technically advanced commercial aircraft take off. Minister for Economic Development Tim Pallas today celebrated the production of the 1,000th 787 Dreamliner in a visit to Boeing Aerostructures Australia in Port Melbourne, where the wing components for the aircraft are made. “The…