The Boeing Company

[S V Choong 4]

Source: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/62/stor...jectid=10455763

 

Air New Zealand sounded the death knell for its 747 fleet yesterday, announcing that it will buy four of Boeing's latest model 777-300 long range aircraft.

 

The new 777-300ER aircraft will allow Air New Zealand to phase out its 747s by 2013.

 

The four planes have a combined list price of $1.4 billion. But Air New Zealand has been given a substantial discount - in excess of 30 per cent according to some analysts - because it bought the rights to buy the planes back in 2004 when the industry was at a cyclical low.

 

Including the eight Boeing 787-9 planes Air New Zealand had already ordered, the amount invested in the fleet upgrade was now more than $2.6 billion, said Air NZ chief executive Rob Fyfe.

 

The 777s will be delivered around the same time as the 787s - in late 2010 and 2011.

 

The airline will also be able to take advantage of the high currency and take hedges to lock in US dollars now for the payments to Boeing, which will be made closer to delivery.

 

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"The dollar wasn't the driver for the deal but it will provide a significant upside," Fyfe said.

 

It was trading at closer to US65c when the original business plan for the purchase was done, he said. The purchase would be financed with a mix of debt and some of the "healthy cash balance" the airline was currently sitting on, Fyfe said.

 

The move takes Air New Zealand's strategy of flying smaller more fuel efficient planes on long haul routes to its logical conclusion.

 

The 777s are 16 per cent more fuel efficient than a 747 and use just two engines. They carry slightly fewer passengers - with a capacity of 365 seats compared to 386 on the current Air NZ configuration of the 747 - but offer a similar range.

 

The planes would enable Air New Zealand to fly direct to cities in the centre of the US or as far as Beijing, said Fyfe. The 747s had been the mainstay of the group for almost 18 years. "But the Boeing 787-9 and 777 aircraft are much better suited to our long-term growth strategy of serving new markets point-to-point."

 

There were also significant environmental benefits through reduced carbon emissions, he said.

 

When Air NZ had all its new planes it would have one of the most modern fuel efficient fleets.

 

"Air New Zealand will have one of youngest, most technologically advanced, most fuel efficient and most environmentally friendly long haul fleets in the world," Fyfe said.

 

Air New Zealand now has a long haul fleet of eight 777-200ERs, eight 747-400s and five 767-300ERs.

 

The 767s will also be phased out after the arrival of the 777-300ERs.

 

The arrival of the new planes would allow Air New Zealand to undertake another upgrade of the interiors in its fleet, Fyfe said.

 

The focus would be on improvements to economy class.

 

 

777-300ER

 

* A bigger, longer-range model of the Boeing 777 series.

 

* It seats 365 people and has a similar range to the 747 but is 16 per cent more fuel efficient.

 

* The four planes have a combined list price of $1.4 billion although Air NZ got a big discount.

 

* The planes will be delivered in 2010 and 2011.

[Robin 0]

Air New Zealand ordering four Boeing 777s

 

SEATTLE (AP) - Air New Zealand has agreed to buy four extended-range 777s and has taken out options for three more, Boeing Co. said.

 

The order, announced as the companies signed the purchase agreement in Auckland on Friday, is worth an estimated $1.1 billion (euro800 million) at list prices, though airlines typically negotiate steep discounts.

 

The 777s, along with eight mid-sized, long-haul 787s the airline has on order, will extend the range, capacity and fuel efficiency of the carrier's fleet, Rob Fyfe, Air New Zealand's chief executive, said in a statement.

 

Air New Zealand plans to use the new 777s to replace its four-engine 747-400s.

 

Chicago-based Boeing, which assembles its commercial jets in the Seattle area, said the 777-300ER consumes about 20 percent less fuel per seat than its closest competitor, Airbus SAS' A340-600.

 

Boeing also said it has improved the overall fuel efficiency of the twin-engine 777-300ER by more than 3 percent since the plane entered service in 2004, and that it has added about 725 miles (1,167 kilometers) to the plane's maximum range, boosting it to roughly 9,100 miles (14,644 kilometers). - AP

 

 

 

[S V Choong 4]

Four 77W (plus 3 optional) birds to replace 9x 744? Does not make a lot of sense to me!

 

Unless the extra capacity has been covered by their 772.

[Andrew Ong 1]

From Boeing:

 

Air New Zealand to Add Boeing 777-300ERs to Long-Range Fleet

 

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Aug. 03, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Air New Zealand today signed a definitive agreement for the purchase of four Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners and options for three additional 777-300ERs, as the carrier continues its push toward operating the most fuel-efficient fleet of airliners.

 

The signing and announcement event was attended by Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe and Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice President - Asia Pacific Sales Stan Deal. The ceremony took place at Air New Zealand's Auckland headquarters.

 

The four new airplanes have an estimated value of $1.1 billion at Boeing list prices and are powered by General Electric GE90-115BL engines, the world's largest and most powerful commercial jet engine.

 

"These new -300ERs will help us build on the success we've had with our existing 777s," said Fyfe. "There's no doubting the 777's passenger appeal, and its fuel efficiency is a very good fit with our very strong commitment to the environment.

 

"Tourists come to New Zealand to enjoy our unspoiled environment, so it's critically important that we bring them here in the most fuel efficient aircraft," he said.

 

With its twin-engine efficiency, the 777-300ER reduces fuel consumption by more than 20 percent per seat compared to its closest competitor, therefore reducing CO2 emissions by more than 20 percent.

 

Since entering into service in 2004, the overall fuel efficiency of the 777-300ER has been improved by 3.6 percent through a combination of improved fuel burn in service and enhancements to the airplane. In addition, the range of the 777-300ER has increased by 630 nautical miles (1200 km) since entry into service.

 

"Air New Zealand is known for its customer focus and provides an outstanding passenger experience, particularly with its 777-200ER fleet," said Deal. "Air New Zealand was one of the first to recognize the economic benefits of 777/787 mixed-fleet operations and we believe that by giving passengers what they want - nonstop flights in modern planes - Air New Zealand is well positioned for continued success."

 

Air New Zealand will use the new 777s to replace its 747-400s.

 

Air New Zealand was the first airline in the South Pacific region to become a 777 customer, with a 777-200ER delivery in December 2005. Air New Zealand currently operates an all-Boeing twin-aisle fleet of eight 777-200ERs, eight 747-400s and five 767-300ERs. Air New Zealand has also ordered eight 787-9 Dreamliners with options for a further eight.

 

The 777 family of airplanes is popular with passengers and airlines alike due to its fuel-efficient twin-engine design, high reliability, low operating costs, and comfortable and spacious interior. The 777-300ER carries up to 365 passengers up to 7,930 nautical miles (14,685 kilometers).

 

The 777 is the clear leader in the 300- to 400-seat segment with 65 percent of the market, and unfilled orders in excess of 340 airplanes valued at approximately $87 billion at current list prices. Airlines worldwide have ordered more than 990 777s.

 

[Andrew Ong 1]

Canadian LCC, WestJet, buys 20 737NG aircraft:

 

Boeing Confirms WestJet Order for 20 Next-Generation 737 Airplanes

 

SEATTLE, Aug. 02, 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today confirmed that Canadian low-fare carrier WestJet ordered 20 Next-Generation 737s to add to the airline's all-737 fleet. The order is for 737-700s with conversion rights to 737-800s if desired.

 

WestJet, based in Calgary, Alberta, was one of the most profitable airlines in North America in 2006. It has consistently recorded over 15 percent annual growth as it expanded its routes across North America and the Caribbean. Founded in 1996, the airline currently operates 67 Next-Generation 737s. With today's order, WestJet's fleet will grow to 108 leased or purchased Next-Generation 737s. Forty-one remain to be delivered.

[Sneeze Lam 0]

Cathay Pacific places order for five additional Boeing 777-300ERs

7 August 2007

 

 

Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it has placed an order for five more advanced wide-body Boeing 777-300ER “Extended Range” aircraft, increasing its commitment to a total of 23 of the aircraft type. The five additional Boeing 777-300ERs will be purchased directly from the Boeing Company.

 

In December 2005 Cathay Pacific made a commitment to acquire 16 Boeing 777-300ERs – the airline’s biggest-ever order for new aircraft - through a combination of 12 direct purchases from Boeing and four operating leases through International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC). In June 2006, the airline exercised rights for another two of the aircraft type, taking its firm order to 18.

 

The new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, delivery of which commences in September, will significantly boost Cathay Pacific’s capacity and will be used primarily on long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes to Europe and North America. The five additional Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will be delivered in 2011. General Electric’s GE90-115B engines will power all 23 of the airline’s Boeing 777-300ERs.

 

Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Tony Tyler said: "We are pleased to announce the purchase of five more of these advanced aircraft. The fleet expansion is in line with our plan to expand our network and connectivity, in the process further strengthening Cathay Pacific's position as Hong Kong's home carrier and cementing the city's status as a leading international aviation hub. These aircraft represent a very substantial investment and underline our long-term commitment to the continued profitable growth of the airline and to providing the best travel experience for our passengers."

 

In addition to the commitment for 23 Boeing 777-300ERs, Cathay Pacific is also scheduled to take delivery of another 12 aircraft - four Airbus A330-300s, six Boeing 747-400ERF “Extended Range Freighters” and two 747-400BCF “Boeing Converted Freighters” by 2009.

 

The airline currently operates a fleet of 106 aircraft including 87 passenger aircraft (24 Boeing 747-400s, 15 Airbus A340-300s, 3 Airbus A340-600s, 17 Boeing 777-200/300s and 28 Airbus A330-300s) and 19 freighters. Together with the 38 aircraft operated by its sister airline Dragonair and the eight freighters operated by Air Hong Kong, an all-cargo joint venture with DHL, the Cathay Pacific Group’s combined fleet now totals 152 aircraft. This figure will grow to more than 180 by 2011.

[Seth K 3]

Booked flight out of NYC next summer on Cathay, it says 777 flight instead of 346, but when I click the equipment, it leads me to 200 version. But I believe it will change to 3ER soon! Good news for Boeing and CX, now I smell 748

[Pieter C. 5]

Boeing listed 65 new orders on its website last week, including the 20 737-700s ordered by WestJet (see above). An additional seven 737-800s were signed for by AeroSvit, which also took seven options. The firm aircraft are valued at $523 million. It is the Ukrainian carrier's first direct purchase from Boeing since its founding in 1994, the manufacturer said. AeroSvit currently operates 13 737 Classics and three 767s. Boeing's order list also included 22 737s, two 747s, 13 777s and one BBJ787 listed with customers unidentified.

[Andrew Ong 1]

Cathay Pacific orders five more 777-300(ER)s, bringing the airline's overall order to 23 B773(ER) planes:

 

Cathay Pacific Airways Orders Five Additional Boeing 777-300ERs

 

SEATTLE, Aug. 07, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that the Hong Kong-based carrier has ordered five additional Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners, increasing the airline's commitment to a total of 23 of the advanced twin-engine, twin-aisle airplanes.

 

Cathay Pacific announced in 2005 that the airline was purchasing 12 777-300ERs from Boeing, with four additional operating leases through International Lease Finance Corp. The first of those airplanes will be delivered in September. Last year the airline exercised additional rights to order two more 777-300ERs.

 

The five new airplanes have an estimated value of $1.4 billion at Boeing list prices. All of Cathay Pacific's 777-300ERs will be powered by General Electric GE90-115BL engines.

 

Cathay Pacific's 777-300ER fleet will significantly increase the airline's capacity and will be used primarily on long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes to Europe and North America. The airplanes will enable full payload, nonstop service connecting Hong Kong and New York.

 

"This fleet expansion is in line with our plan to expand our network and connectivity, in the process further strengthening Cathay Pacific's position as Hong Kong's home carrier and cementing the city's status as a leading international aviation hub," said Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Tony Tyler. "These aircraft represent a very substantial investment and underline our long-term commitment to continued profitable growth of the airline and to providing the best travel experience for our passengers."

 

With its twin-engine efficiency, the 777-300ER reduces fuel consumption by more than 20 percent per seat compared to its closest competitor, therefore reducing CO2 emissions by more than 20 percent.

 

"This additional commitment from a world-class operator is a testament to the benefits the 777-300ER brings to the airline and its passengers," said Rob Laird, vice president, Sales - Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Cathay Pacific is a long-time Boeing customer and we are proud that the 777 family plays such an important role in their fleet."

 

The airline currently operates 777-200s and -300s for regional operations and the airline has selected the 777 family as the standard of its ultra-long-haul luxury service for the future.

 

Cathay Pacific currently operates 24 Boeing 747-400s and 17 Boeing 777-200/300s in passenger service, as well as six 747-400 Freighters, seven 747-200 Freighters and six 747-400BCFs (Boeing Converted Freighters), with two more 747-400BCFs and six 747-400ER Freighters on order.

 

Additionally, Dragonair, a Cathay Pacific subsidiary, operates another six 747 Freighters - a 747-200F, three 747-300SFs and two 747-400BCFs, with three 747-400BCFs on order.

 

[Kenneth T 0]

A milestone for BOEING....long live Boeing 777...Boeing should try it's best to sell the B777-300ER before the A350s comes into service by which it sill pose a threat to the B777

[Andrew Ong 1]

3,000 Boeing widebodies in the past forty years!

 

Boeing Delivers 3,000th Everett-built Widebody Airplane

 

In the past 40 years, the fleet of 747, 767 and 777 airplanes has:

* Flown more than 34.5 million flights

* Logged more than 148 million flight hours

* Flown 71 billion nautical miles

 

Everett, Wash., Aug. 27, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today delivered its 3,000th widebody airplane from its Everett, Wash., site. The airplane was a 777-200ER (Extended Range) model that was delivered to Korean Air.

 

The 3,000 airplanes built and delivered from the Boeing Everett factory include 747, 767 and 777 models. The site is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

 

"We are honored to receive the 3,000th airplane assembled at the Everett plant," said J.H. Lee, president and COO, Korean Air. "Boeing Everett employees have made high-quality, reliable airplanes that have played a critical role in the success of our airline."

 

The 3,000th airplane is joining the Korean Air fleet of 123 airplanes, which includes 13 777-200ERs, four 777-300s, 24 747-400s and 21 747-400 Freighters. Korean Air plans to use the new 777 for long-haul business routes to the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.

 

Korean Air also has 35 additional airplanes on order from the Everett programs including 777-300ERs, 777 Freighters, 747-8 Freighters and 787 Dreamliners. In addition, the airline has four 737s on order from the Boeing factory in Renton, Wash.

 

"This Korean Air 777 exemplifies the amazing accomplishments that have taken place at this factory over the past 40 years," said Ross R. Bogue, vice president and general manager, 747/767/777 Programs and Everett site. "This milestone is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of our Boeing employees, suppliers and the community. Our focus on the customer enables us to produce airplanes that provide the highest levels of safety, quality, reliability and value."

 

Over the years, the 3,000 widebody airplanes assembled at the Everett site have established a strong track record. Combined, the 747, 767 and 777 have completed more than 34.5 million flights through June 2007. They have logged approximately 148 million flight hours or nearly 17,000 years of flight time. The airplanes have flown approximately 71 billion nautical miles (131 billion kilometers), which is the equivalent of flying around the world 3.3 million times.

 

"We can all take great pride in the achievements these airplanes have made and continue to make," Bogue said. "The Boeing 747, 767 and 777 are amazing airplanes with an unparalleled record of reliability, which is illustrated by the number of Boeing widebody airplanes in service today."

 

Currently, more than 80 percent of the airplanes built at the Everett site -- approximately 2,610 airplanes -- are in service around the world.

 

The 3,000th-delivery milestone comes just nine years after the Everett site celebrated its 2,000th delivery -- a 747-400 taken by British Airways May 15, 1998. The plant's 1,000th widebody delivery was a 767-300ER delivered to Scandinavian Airlines on Aug. 14, 1989.

 

Boeing added the DC-10 and MD-11 airplanes to its widebody family in the 1997 merger with McDonnell Douglas. Deliveries of these widebody commercial airplanes totaled 586 when production ceased in 2000. However, these airplanes are not included in this milestone since none of those airplanes were assembled at the Everett site.

 

 

Congrats to Boeing

[Pieter C. 5]

Another success for the 737 !!!

 

Norwegian Air Places USD$3.1 Bln Boeing Order

 

August 30, 2007

Norwegian Air Shuttle has ordered 42 Boeing 737-800s with a list price of USD$3.1 billion and secured rights to buy 42 more of the same model, the company said on Thursday.

 

"This is the largest order in Europe received by Boeing for the company's 737 series thus far in 2007," Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, a budget airline with a market capitalization of around USD$420 million, said in a statement.

 

The planes will be delivered between 2009 and 2014, with about 10 planes to come each year, and will supplement 11 Boeing 737-800s that Norwegian ordered in May this year.

 

"The new airplanes will strengthen Norwegian's competitive position in the Norwegian, Nordic and European aviation markets," Chief Executive Bjorn Kjos said in a statement.

 

Norwegian, a tiny competitor to Scandinavian carrier SAS, said the new planes were more cost-efficient and significantly more environmentally friendly than the existing fleet.

 

The reduction in fuel consumption is up to 33 percent, and the reduction in nitrogen oxide is up to 43 percent, compared with the oldest planes in Norwegian's current fleet, the company said.

 

The new airplanes each have 189 seats, against 148 seats in the current 737-300, it said.

 

"These purchases will open up new opportunities, enabling us to fly longer distances and thus consider new, interesting routes," Kjos said. He said this would ensure greater flexibility when phasing out older airplanes and adapting to market trends.

 

(Reuters)

 

[Andrew Ong 1]

1,000th 777 bound for TAM Airlines :

 

Brazil's TAM Airlines Orders 1,000th Boeing 777

(TAM order also marks 100th order for the Boeing 777 this year)

 

SEATTLE, Aug. 29, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that an order from Brazil's TAM Airlines [bOVESPA: TAMM4 and NYSE: TAM] for four additional 777-300ERs brings to 1,003 the number of 777s ordered since the first order of the popular widebody in 1990. Today's announcement also means that, to date in 2007, Boeing has received orders for 100 of the popular 777s.

 

TAM is Brazil's largest airline, flying both domestic and international routes. TAM became the first Latin American airline to incorporate the 777-300ER into its long-range fleet plan when it booked its initial order for four 777-300ERs earlier this year. TAM's first 777-300ER is scheduled to be delivered in June 2008. Prior to ordering these eight 777s, TAM was an exclusive Airbus operator.

 

"TAM's recent orders confirm airline preference for the 777 family which commands more than a 65 percent market share in its category because of its lower operating costs, passenger pleasing cabin and unmatched reliability, " said Larry Loftis, vice president, Boeing 777 Program. "We have continually enhanced and improved the performance of the 777 family of airplanes. Today, we have grown that family to include two, new, longer range 777s and a freighter version that will enter service in the fourth quarter of 2008."

 

Marco Antonio Bologna, TAM's CEO said the 777-300ER acquisitions are an important step for TAM's growth in the long-haul international market. "The Boeing 777 provides TAM with unmatched revenue-generating capability, beginning with fuel savings and environmental benefits," Bologna said. "Further, this is a plane long-haul passengers recognize for its spaciousness, comfort and award-winning interiors."

 

The fuel-efficient 777-300ER is the world's largest long-range twin-engine jetliner capable of carrying 365 passengers up to 7,880 nautical miles (14,594 kilometers). The efficient twin-engine design provides the lowest fuel consumption and overall operating costs in its class.

 

Edited August 30, 2007 by Andrew Ong

[Andrew Ong 1]

Article from Boeing:

Boeing, Norwegian Air Shuttle Sign Order for 42 Next-Generation 737s

 

* Oslo-based low-cost carrier orders 42 airplanes with 42 additional purchase rights

* Largest Next-Generation 737 order from a European carrier in 2007

 

SEATTLE, Aug. 30, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and low-fare carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA today announced an order for 42 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at $3.1 billion at list prices. The airline has secured purchase rights for an additional 42 737-800s.

 

Today's order is the largest ever from any Scandinavian carrier and is the largest European order this year for the 737. This direct purchase comes on top of Norwegian's recent decision to add 11 Boeing 737-800s to its fleet through lease agreements. All of the 737-800s, including those on lease, will be fitted with advanced-technology Blended Winglets, which reduce aerodynamic drag and therefore reduce fuel consumption and related carbon emissions by 3 to 5 percent.

 

With headquarters in Oslo, Norwegian selected the Next-Generation 737 to form the foundation of its fleet as it expands its route network throughout Europe. With its recent acquisition of Stockholm-based FlyNordic, Norwegian now ranks as Europe's fourth largest low-cost carrier as measured by 2006 passenger traffic. The carrier said the new 737s will help establish it as a preferred low-cost option far beyond its home base of Scandinavia.

 

"The new airplanes will strengthen Norwegian's competitive position in the Norwegian, Nordic and European aviation markets," said Bjørn Kjos, CEO of Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA. "Also, the airplanes are significantly more environmentally friendly than the ones we use today. These airplanes will reduce Norwegian's CO2 emissions and bring down fuel costs, while noise levels are considerably lower than for other airplanes."

 

On a typical Norwegian Air Shuttle 820 nautical-mile mission, the 737-800 with Blended Winglets burns 22 percent less fuel and produces 22 percent less CO2 per passenger than the Classic 737-300 currently operated by Norwegian."

 

The Next-Generation 737's reliability, passenger appeal, low-cost operations and lower maintenance costs have helped keep the 737 the preferred airplane for low-fare airlines. Its versatility will allow Norwegian to operate it very economically on both its short-haul and long-haul routes," said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales, Europe, Russia & Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 737 works hard to make more money for its owners. Taking the fuel-efficient Blended Winglets as an option also demonstrates Norwegian's commitment to improving fuel efficiency and reducing environmental impact, a commitment that Boeing shares."

 

Boeing routinely seeks environmental improvements throughout its product development process. In the case of the Next-Generation 737, improved aerodynamics, a lighter airframe, and a lighter and more powerful engine produced by the French-American partnership CFMI, have led to major environmental gains compared to previous models. More than 75 percent of Boeing's research and development investment will benefit environmental performance.

 

The 737 is the most successful commercial airplane family in history. Boeing has more than 1,700 unfilled orders for the Next-Generation 737 worth more than $120 billion at current list prices.

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Norwegian Air Shuttle

 

Norwegian is one of Europe's leading low-fare airlines and started its operations on Sept. 1, 2002, with four domestic routes and six Boeing 737-300s. In December 2003 Norwegian was listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Today Norwegian has 22 Boeing 737-300s, eight MD80s (FlyNordic) and will have 11 new Boeing 737-800s delivered from 2008 to 2010. The aircraft are mainly leased except for two Boeing 737-300s which are owned by Norwegian. The company offers a route network of 122 routes to 75 destinations. Headquartered in Fornebu, Norway, the company has 1,250 employees. For further information, please visit the airline's Web site: www.norwegian.no

 

[Pieter C. 5]

Boeing Gets USD$3.8 Bln China Southern Order

 

September 6, 2007

Boeing received an order from China Southern Airlines, China's largest carrier by fleet size, for 55 additional next-generation 737-700s and 737-800s.

 

The order is worth USD$3.8 billion at list prices, Boeing said in a statement.

 

The 55 planes will add to the 129 737s already in China Southern's fleet and the 14 additional 737s yet to be delivered from previous orders, Boeing said.

 

(Reuters)

 

[Gavin Andrew David 6]

Thats a whole lot of 737's !!!!!!

[Pieter C. 5]

Nigeria's Arik Air Orders 15 Boeing Planes

 

September 13, 2007

Boeing said Nigerian carrier Arik Air ordered 10 737-800s, four 787-9s and one 777-300ER aircraft, and added that the order is valued at about USD$1.8 billion at list price.

 

Arik Air is the second African airline to select both the 787 and 777 families of twin-aisle jetliners, Boeing said in a statement.

 

(Reuters)

 

[FK Wong 0]

i wonder what happen to all the discounted A320's???=)

[Pieter C. 5]

Boeing Year-To-Date Orders Ahead Of Airbus

 

September 14, 2007

Boeing booked orders for 75 commercial planes in August, compared to 25 for Airbus, propelling the US planemaker ahead of its main rival in the annual race for orders.

 

Boeing, which is dominating the market for widebody planes with its carbon composite 787 Dreamliner, had 841 orders as at September 5, adjusted for cancellations. Airbus, which does not adjust for cancellations until the end of the year, had 713 orders at the end of August.

 

The figures are from the companies' web sites.

 

Despite a strong start to September for Airbus -- which in the past week announced new orders from Czech Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and US lessor Aviation Capital Group -- rival Boeing seems set to clinch the title of biggest-selling plane maker for the second year running.

 

Strong orders for the two companies combined, which may yet break 2005's record of more than 2,000, indicate that demand remains strong, and so far unaffected by problems in the credit markets, according to analysts.

 

(Reuters)

 

Hong Kong Airlines is a surprise to me, for they operate 737-800's now

 

[Keith T 2]

http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2007/09/...9881549508.html

 

Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner airliner may turn out to be unsafe and could lead to more deaths in crashes, according to a report by veteran journalist Dan Rather to be broadcast in the United States today.

 

...

 

The new aircraft, which is mostly made from brittle carbon compounds rather than flexible aluminum, is more likely to shatter on impact and may emit poisonous chemicals when ignited, Rather will report based on interviews with a former Boeing engineer and various industry experts, a transcript of the show indicates.

[Yusoff 1]

Try crash one and see... erm.. dont forget to put some dummies inside. cadavers much better... live persons even better... hah!

[Li Ren 2]

Try crash one and see... erm.. dont forget to put some dummies inside. cadavers much better... live persons even better... hah!

 

 

 

 

It is better to put the rapist inside as experiment as there are so many rapist in our 'lovely' country...

 

[Rozhan 0]

I may be a bit old-fashioned, but I don't feel comfortable in an aircraft made much out of composites. Although many parts in modern airliners have for years now being made of composites, the technology is, in my opinion, not mature enough and fully proven safe.

[HanX 0]

HiHi...

 

Im new in this forum, please dont bully me k....

 

This is 1st post I post in this forum..

coz i duno where can let me post my 1st post haha...

 

Boeing 787 dreamliner got alot of supporter...

if they noe this news they sure very dissappointed.

right?

[Samuel Chy 0]

HiHi...

 

Im new in this forum, please dont bully me k....

 

This is 1st post I post in this forum..

coz i duno where can let me post my 1st post haha...

 

Boeing 787 dreamliner got alot of supporter...

if they noe this news they sure very dissappointed.

right?

 

sure we will not bully you, if your current display name is real.

 

anyway, welcome aboard.