Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Boeing have announced that the airline is exercising options for 28 more 787 Dreamliner jets as part of its growth plan. The agreement to exercise most of the options from Riyadh Air’s 2023 order also includes the conversion of 20 airplanes to…
BAE Systems received a contract from Boeing to deliver high-performance AN/ALQ-250 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability Systems (EPAWSS) for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) F-15K Slam Eagle fighter jets. The advanced electronic warfare (EW) systems will provide critical situational awareness and self-defense capabilities, enabling ROKAF F-15K pilots to operate effectively in contested environments.…
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 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,…
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…
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…