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[Edwin P K 0]

Boeing orders could twist knife into rival Airbus

 

July 13, 2006

 

By Bill Rigby

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Boeing Co. could twist the knife into struggling European rival Airbus next week.

 

The U.S. planemaker is set to dominate Britain's Farnborough air show with a stream of new orders for its 787 Dreamliner and other jets, which are already outselling its main competitor four-to-one. The timing could not be worse for Airbus, whose five-year reign as the world's leading commercial jet builder looks likely to end after slow sales of its delayed A380 superjumbo and indecision over its mid-sized A350.

 

"Boeing's spent the last few Farnborough and Paris airshows getting away from the whole orders game, but this time the rumor is that they are back," said Richard Aboulafia, an analyst at aerospace consultants, Teal Group. "You wonder how much of the show will be people just walking over and giving a good, solid kick to Airbus." The last month has been painful for the European company. Shares of its parent EADS slumped in mid-June after Airbus announced the second major A380 delay, which ended up costing the jobs of Airbus' chief and EADS's French co-chief. EADS has lost a third of its market value so far this year, while Boeing's shares are up 15 percent, hitting an all-time high in May. Boeing led Airbus 480 to 117 in firm plane orders for the first half of the year.

 

While much of the talk at the airshow is pure marketing, and not all agreements turn into actual orders, Boeing could inflict real pain on an already fragile Airbus if it wins orders from key customers for mid-sized and large jets. "An Emirates order for the 787-10 would be serious," Aboulafia said. "A firm order for the passenger version of the 747-8 from a blue-chip carrier such as Cathay Pacific would be a real blow."

 

KICK 'EM WHEN THEY'RE DOWN

 

Industry-watchers have long expected a stretched out version of Boeing's popular mid-sized Dreamliner, already being referred to as the 787-10, although it has not officially been launched. A firm order from Emirates, or another major airline, would get the new model off to a roaring start and particularly hurt Airbus, which still has not announced a competitor to the lightweight, fuel-efficient 787.

 

Airbus held up plans for its mid-sized A350 earlier this year after customers complained that it could not compete with Boeing's carbon fiber and titanium 787, and is expected to announce a radical redesign at Farnborough or shortly after. Dubai-based Emirates is one of Airbus' major customers for the A380, and has said it is in the market to buy up to 100 mid-sized planes, once planemakers' offerings are finalized.

 

Qatar Airways could pile on the pain for Airbus. The Middle East carrier agreed to buy 60 A350s last year but said in May it was reviewing its options. The airline, which also agreed to buy at least 20 of Boeing's 777 jetliners last year, may convert those into firm orders, industry watchers say. At the very top of the market, Airbus is also in jeopardy.

 

With embarrassing delays hampering its double-decker A380, which will be the world's largest passenger plane when it enters service later this year, some customers may opt to stick with Boeing's tried and tested 747 line-up. Boeing has so far sold only one 747-8 Intercontinental -- a passenger version of its largest cargo plane that can seat 450 people -- but some expect more orders.

 

"That would certainly put Airbus on notice that they don't have that jumbo market all for themselves," said Paul Nisbet at aerospace specialists JSA Research. "They (Airbus) have enough trouble already getting orders. You don't need that when the rest of your wide-body models are in trouble."

 

 

[Seth K 3]

............and then at the end of the year, when Airbus were way behind in order count, suddenly, their order rise tremendously and beat Boeing again

[Sandeep G 1]

They've been saying it over and over and over again..

 

Everyone is hoping that Airbus will not be another McDonnell Douglass... The widebody market is where Boeing truly dominates..

 

The A330X is perhaps airbus' most successful widebody aircarft..

sales of the A345/6 are lagging.. they've even said that they might cut production of the A343.. and the A380.. well so far, not so good lah.. all this can turn around of course with ramifications as we've seen lately with top-level Airbus management. The A320 is by far THE most popular Airbus model.. but so to was the DC-9 for DC/MD..

 

Boeing.. you've got the highly successful 737, the 767, 777 and of course the queen of the skies - the almighty 747..

 

The A350 could be the answer to the 787, however they rushed into the competition.. they should have taken their time and just come up with a better aircraft from the beginning.. Innovation is the key to winning in this industry..

[Sebastien 0]

This turned out to be a AvB topic... too bad some can't read the news without saying ' Airbus sucks, well done for them' or 'Boeing is for loosers'.

I'm more Aibus, and all i have to say is that the aeronautics sector is so variable at the end of the year things might be a hell of a lot different.

[S V Choong 4]

Airbus just had their top management reshuffled. Doesn't that says something about the previous managment?

[Seth K 3]

This turned out to be a AvB topic... too bad some can't read the news without saying ' Airbus sucks, well done for them' or 'Boeing is for loosers'.

What's the point?

[Sebastien 0]

Trying to stop it.

[Edwin P K 0]

 

Emirates deal boosts Boeing sales

 

Airlines are battling to get deals in the bag at Farnborough

Emirates has announced plans to buy 10 Boeing 747-8 cargo planes, in a deal thought to be worth $3.3bn (£1.8bn).

 

The move will be a blow to Boeing's rivals Airbus after Emirates earlier backed out of plans to buy the freight version of its troubled A380.

 

The deal was struck at Farnborough, the world's biggest airshow, where manufacturers are vying for custom. Airbus landed a $1.7bn order from Libya's Afriqiyah Airways, for 12 of its smaller aircraft.

 

In one of the first aviation deals done with the North African country since trade sanctions were lifted, the Tripoli-based firm made a non-binding commitment to nine A320s and three A330s.

 

The Airbus parent firm, EADS, also signed a deal to build a training centre for pilots and maintenance in Libya.

 

Other deals announced so far at the show include two orders worth $306m from Pegasus Aviation Finance Company won by Boeing, and a $1.1bn contract signed by BAE Systems with the British government for 12 Nimrod coastal patrol aircraft.

 

Farnborough has also seen Airbus unveil plans for its "extra-wide" overhauled A350, which was redesigned after being outstripped in sales by Boeing's Dreamliner 787.

 

Vietnam Airlines eyes purchase of 10 Boeing Dreamliners

 

Hanoi - Vietnam Airlines is preparing plans to buy up to 10 Boeing A787 Dreamliners to ease a shortage of aircraft and continue its expansion, including introduction of direct flights to the United States, company officials said Tuesday.

 

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung gave the national airline the green light for the expansion - which would cost at least 1.8 billion dollars - on Monday, the prime minister's office confirmed. The decision also allows purchase of five smaller ATR72 planes.

 

Nguyen Xuan Hien, Vietnam Airlines general director, said the new aircraft are necessary to meet demand rising by at least 12 per cent per year. The new planes would be put into operation from 2011-2015.

 

'The purchase of new planes must not only help us meet the rising demand, but also help us operate more efficiently,' Hien said by telephone. He added that the plan does not limit the airline to Boeing planes, and company officials would also study Airbus A350s before making the order.

 

Vietnam Airlines is already forced to lease more than half its current fleet of 40 planes, and this year's planned introduction of direct flights to the US had to be postponed because of a shortage of planes.

 

The airline already has ordered four Boeing 878s, airline officials said. Purchasing 10 more would allow it to open more international air routes, including direct ones to the US, according to Nguyen Ngoc Minh, the company vice-president.

 

'If we cannot buy the planes, then we have to lease them. But we prefer to purchase them,' Minh said Tuesday. 'At the moment, we are seriously short of planes. It is even too hard for us to hire planes. This is because of the shortage of planes in the world.'

 

The plane shortage was recently exacerbated by a 2002 purchasing mistake that ordered medium-range engines for four long-range Boeing-777s. The mismatch meant that the planes could not fly to Europe or to the US and Vietnam Airlines was forced to lease more planes.

 

Vietnam Airlines recently reported revenues of 519 million dollars for the first half of 2006, reaching the target of 11 per cent growth. The airline has set ambitious growth projections of 11 to 12 per cent annually through 2010.

 

Boeing Gets Dreamliner, 787 Orders

© 2006 The Associated Press

 

SEATTLE — Aircraft maker Boeing Co. said Tuesday it received an order valued at $918 million from leasing company Pegasus Aviation Finance Co. for six 787 Dreamliners.

 

The agreement also includes Blue Panorama of Italy, which was looking for an alternate financing tool for 787s it ordered in July 2004. Under the deal, Blue Panorama will transfer its orders for four 787-800s to Pegasus, which will then lease the planes to Blue Panorama. Pegasus also ordered two additional aircraft, but has not disclosed a leasing customer for the planes yet.

 

The 787s will start being delivered in 2009.

 

Boeing also signed a deal valued at about $987 million with leasing company Aviation Capital Group, a unit of Pacific LifeCorp., for 14 737-800s.

 

Depending on market demand, Aviation Capital may substitute 737-700s for 737-800s in the future.

 

Aviation Capital is also buying three 737-700s and three 737-800s from aircraft carrier Aeromexico and will lease them back to the company. The planes will start being delivered later this year.

 

Total Dreamliner orders to date: 402 (362 firm, 40 pending)

 

[Seth K 3]

Good news indeed

Hope the 787 will get more order with gossip flying around that Boeing in talk for one K Dreamliner!

 

Next 787 customer-

 

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[Andrew Ong 1]

 

SEATTLE, Nov. 16, 2006 -- Japan Airlines (JAL) today took delivery of its first Boeing [NYSE: BA] Next-Generation 737, a 737-800 that will seat 165 passengers in a two-class configuration. The airplane, which features stylish and energy-saving Blended Winglets, is one of 30 737-800s that JAL ordered in May 2005.

 

The airline selected the 737 because of its confidence in the airplane's technology, flexibility, reliability, and economic and environmental performance. "This 737-800 represents another significant milestone in our long history with Japan Airlines," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice President of Sales Larry Dickenson. "The 737 is the best airplane in its class for fuel efficiency, providing the lowest operating costs, and leads the industry in reliability."

 

The Boeing 737-800 consistently places as the top-rated airplane in a key investor poll.

 

Edited November 19, 2006 by Pieter C.

[Andrew Ong 1]

BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2006 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air China yesterday celebrated the delivery of the 150th Boeing airplane to Air China. The new Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 is the first airplane in China to feature the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games livery highlighting the official mascots -- the five "Fuwa" animal cartoon characters.

 

Air China, China's national flag air carrier, is the official airline partner of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The airline is the largest air carrier based in mainland China in terms of its international traffic and size of its wide-body fleet.

 

"Our relationship with Boeing is very important to Air China's business," said Ma Xulun, president of Air China. "Boeing airplanes play a critical role in our operation and we look forward to continuing our close cooperation."

 

The new airplane is leased by GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) to Air China Group. GECAS currently leases two Boeing 747-400SF freighters and nine Boeing 737 passenger aircraft to Air China.

 

"We are delighted to expand our longstanding relationship with Air China with the delivery of this new Boeing 737-800," said Ms. Li Liu, senior vice president, Marketing, for GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) in Beijing. "The Olympic Games livery makes this plane even more special to us, since GE is a sponsor of the 2008 Beijing games."

 

Air China is currently operating more than 200 aircraft in its fleet, including 150 Boeing airplanes: Boeing 747-400 passenger and -400 Combis, 747-200/-400 Freighters, 777-200s, 767-200/-300s, 757s, Classic and Next-Generation 737s, and 15 787 Dreamliners on order.

 

"Air China and Boeing have a historical relationship that goes back to 1972 when Air China became the first Boeing customer in China with an order of 10 Boeing 707s," said Rob Laird, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president - China Sales. "With the delivery of this 150th Boeing commercial airplane to Air China in its appealing festive livery, we are proud of this auspicious milestone and look forward to further years of successful collaboration."

 

The superior operating performance, fuel efficiency and unmatched reliability of the Boeing Next-Generation 737 make it the premier choice of successful carriers around the world. The 737 is the world's most popular jet airplane, with more than 6,600 sold worldwide.

 

Edited November 19, 2006 by Pieter C.

[Andrew Ong 1]

From time to time I am going to inform you all on news development straight from Boeing.

[Andrew Ong 1]

Boeing 747 Large Cargo Freighter Successfully Tests Swing Tail:

 

EVERETT, Wash, Oct. 23, 2006 -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) opened and closed the swing tail for the 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter for the first time Oct. 10. The 747 LCF is currently at the Boeing Everett factory for tests on the swing tail, a major modification to the airplane that allows large pieces to be loaded and unloaded from the back of the airplane. These tests are the first time the LCF swing tail has opened.

 

Since its first flight, the 747 LCF has accomplished 55 flight-test hours and 270 hours of ground tests. The 747 LCF will transport major components of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

 

Edited November 19, 2006 by Andrew Ong

[Andrew Ong 1]

Boeing Delivers Five Commercial Jets to TAAG Angola Airlines

 

* Angolan National Carrier Renews Fleet with Two 777-200ERs and Three 737-700s

* Airplanes Arrive to a Shared Celebration on Angolan Independence Day

 

LUANDA, Angola, Nov. 13, 2006 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] Commercial Airplanes Vice President of Airplane Production Carolyn Corvi led a 38-member company delegation on a 16-hour and 47-minute record-setting 777-200ER delivery flight of 8,060 nautical miles (12,896 kilometers) from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle that arrived Saturday, Nov. 11, in Luanda, Angola.

 

The lead airplane will share the record with TAAG Angola Airline's second 777-200ER that matched the speed-over-distance record and arrived in Luanda an hour later. In addition, two of three 737-700s departed Seattle on Nov. 9, while the 777s and a third 737 departed the next day. All five airplanes arrived in Luanda between 11 a.m. and noon on Nov. 11.

 

"I know I speak for all the hard-working and talented people back in Seattle who are responsible for building these magnificent airplanes when I offer our most heartfelt congratulations on this day of national celebration," Corvi said. "It's wonderful to see the pride TAAG and the government of Angola share with us as we mark the occasion of this record 5-airplane delivery on this special day."

 

The arrival ceremony for TAAG's new fleet of commercial jetliners was attended by Angola's President, his Excellency Eng. José Eduardo dos Santos and many of the country's parliamentarians.

 

TAAG becomes the latest African airline to opt for both single-aisle and twin-aisle offerings from Boeing. Boeing's latest twin-aisle airplane, the 787 Dreamliner, is scheduled to enter service in 2008 and has already been selected by three of the continent's major airlines. Across its entire product line, Boeing continues to build on its overwhelming market dominance in Africa.

 

TAAG's Chairman Dr. Jesus Nelson, who was on hand at the official delivery ceremony in Seattle a day prior to the airplanes' departure, remarked that TAAG will take delivery of an additional 737-700 in January 2007 and an additional 777-200ER in the fourth quarter of next year. He also commented that the airline was in negotiations for a 777-300ER.

 

"We've always been confident that we had chosen the very best and efficient jetliners," Dr. Nelson said. "However, it is the relationship we've forged with Boeing and their willingness to work hand in hand with us as we implement our strategic plan -- one that ultimately will enhance our country's economic growth -- that truly solidified our decision."

 

 

All of these articles and the following and pictures are right from Boeing's website

Edited November 19, 2006 by Andrew Ong

[Tony 1]

Oooo, the Panda Rangers livery!! :rofl:

[Andrew Ong 1]

Boeing, Aeroméxico Announce 737-700 and 787 Dreamliner Orders

 

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 14, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Aeroméxico, Mexico's largest airline, today announced the carrier ordered two more 787-8 Dreamliners and 10 more Next-Generation 737-700s.

 

This Dreamliner order brings to five the number of 787s Aeroméxico plans to acquire. In June the airline announced plans to lease three 787-8s from International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) with deliveries scheduled to begin in early 2010, making it the first Latin American airline to incorporate the mostly composite airplane into its fleet. The two new 787s are scheduled for delivery in 2011 while the 10 new 737-700s are scheduled to deliver in 2010. The 787 carries a list price of $148 million to $158 million; 737-700s have list prices of $54 million to $64 million. Both orders previously were attributed to an unidentified customer on the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Orders and Deliveries Web site.

 

Today's announcement follows Aeroméxico orders earlier this year for six Next-Generation 737s and the recent deliveries of two 777-200ERs on lease from ILFC. The twin-aisle 787s and 777s are part of Aeroméxico's continued fleet renewal plan and will be used on routes to Europe, South America and Asia, replacing Boeing 767s coming off of leases. The 777s and 787s will provide long-range, point-to-point capability and flexibility to respond to changing capacity demands.

 

"Aeroméxico's order announcement today reaffirms Boeing's market view that the future of civil aviation lies in providing reliable, economic transportation to passengers wanting to fly where they want to go, when they want to go-point to point," said John Wojick, vice president-Sales, Latin America and the Caribbean, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The scalability of the Boeing airplanes, from the Next-Generation 737, to the 787 Dreamliner and up to the 777, will provide Aeroméxico the flexibility to respond to these demands."

 

"The speed and flight deck commonality of the 787 and the 777 will allow Aeroméxico to adjust its long-distance routes - such as between Mexico and Japan -- according to capacity demands, while the new 737s will continue to drive down costs with reduced fuel and maintenance costs," said Andres Conesa, Aeroméxico chief executive officer.

 

To date, Boeing has received a total of 455 orders and commitments for the 787. Aeroméxico joins a growing team of 787 customers who have recognized the 787's exceptional value and superior operating performance.

 

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is being designed with airlines, passengers, investors and the environment in mind. The technologically advanced airplane will use 20 percent less fuel per seat than today's airplanes of comparable size, will provide air carriers with significantly more cargo revenue capacity and will present passengers with innovations including a new interior environment with higher humidity, wider seats and aisles, larger windows and other conveniences.

 

Aeroméxico received its first 737-800 in September, making it the first Mexican Airline to operate the 737-800. Aeroméxico this year is scheduled to take delivery of nine Next-Generation 737s ordered previously, and the carrier also has ordered a total of 16 Next-Generation 737 airplanes in 2006.

 

All 16 of the 737s ordered this year will come with Blended Winglets - eight-foot-long wing tip extensions that reduce fuel consumption by approximately 4 percent and increase the aircraft's range. These performance-enhancing winglets improve the airplane's performance at hot, high-altitude airports like Mexico City, and help reduce engine maintenance costs by reducing engine wear. They also contribute to the airplane's excellent noise performance by lowering the engine thrust required at takeoff.

 

Edited November 19, 2006 by Andrew Ong

[Ahmad Sharilamin 0]

Speculation in the news (WSJ) says Boeing will announce 50 new widebody jet orders from Europe and Asia in the next few weeks....

 

Lufthansa ordering 747-8s?.....BA longhaul orders??....Cathay's jumbo order??......lets wait and see!!!...

[Andrew Ong 1]

Good new for Pieter :

 

SEATTLE, Nov. 13, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today confirmed that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, part of the Air France/KLM Group, placed several orders this year for a total of six Boeing Next-Generation 737s. These orders have been accounted for on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries Web site under the unidentified customer category. The order is valued at approximately $423 million at list prices.

 

KLM converted six options for Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s to be delivered before mid-2008. The airplanes, which are equipped with fuel-efficient, emissions-reducing Blended Winglets, will replace several Classic 737s in KLM's fleet and allow for further growth. KLM currently operates a mixed fleet of Boeing Classic and Next-Generation 737 airplanes for its short-to-medium-haul operations.

 

Earlier this year, KLM also converted an existing order for three 777-200ERs to three 777-300ERs. This model conversion had been identified previously on Boeing's Web site. Operating multiple models of the same airplane family gives the airline the flexibility to match the right airplane size to market demand. In a combination of leases and direct purchase, KLM will operate 18 Boeing 777s by 2009.

 

"In the current market environment, our customers want the most fuel-efficient products to keep their costs under control. Boeing airplanes are designed to maximize fuel efficiency and, at the same time, improve environmental performance," said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales for Europe, Russia and Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

 

The 737-800, which can seat 162 to 189 passengers, is the best-selling version of the successful Next-Generation 737 family. The Next-Generation 737 has logged 560 net orders in 2006. As of Oct. 31, 101 customers have placed orders for more than 3,500 Next-Generation 737s; the program has about 1,440 unfilled orders with a value of about $96 billion at current list prices.

Edited November 19, 2006 by Andrew Ong

[Ahmad Sharilamin 0]

Sorry to steal your show...but...

 

Korean Air to Buy 25 Boeing Aircraft

Associated Press 11.20.06, 10:47 PM ET

 

 

South Korea's flag carrier Korean Air said Tuesday it will buy 25 aircraft from Boeing Co. for around $5.5 billion, the largest aviation deal in the nation's history.

 

Under the agreement, Boeing (nyse: BA - news - people ) will deliver 15 passenger aircraft and 10 freighters to Korean Air Co. - the world's biggest mover of air cargo - over a 10-year period beginning in 2009, the airline said in a statement.

 

Korean Air will purchase 10 long-haul 777-300ERs and five medium-range 737-900/700 passenger jets, as well as 10 freighters, five 747-8Fs and five 777-200LRs. It has an option on an additional eight planes: four 777-300ERs, two 747-8Fs and two 737-900s.

 

"The addition of Boeing's aircraft to our fleet will play an integral part in our development to become a leader in the world's aviation industry," Korean Air's chief executive, Cho Yang-ho, said in a statement.

 

Korean Air will use the planes to take a larger slice of global passenger traffic and "become one of the world's top 10 passenger carriers by 2010," the statement said.

 

The Seoul-based company, which operates a fleet of 118 aircraft in 33 countries, forecast annual aviation sector growth of 5 percent to 6 percent over the next two decades, spurred in part by China's economic boom.

 

The contract was signed in Seoul on Monday by Korean Air's Cho and Boeing's vice president of commercial sales, Larry Dickenson.

 

In May 2005, Korean Air ordered 10 of Boeing's B787 Dreamliner jets, still in development, with an option for another 20.

 

It has also placed an order for five A380s superjumbos from Boeing's rival, Airbus SAS.

 

Korean Air shares traded in Seoul dipped 1.8 percent to 35.500 Korean won ($37.80) following the news.

 

The Korean Air deal is the latest major contract for Boeing.

 

Earlier this month, the U.S. Air Force awarded a lucrative contract for search and rescue combat helicopters to a team led by aerospace Boeing.

 

Chicago-based Boeing beat out rival Lockheed Martin Corp. (nyse: LMT - news - people ) and helicopter maker Sikorsky Aircraft for the contract to build 141 helicopters by 2019 for the Air Force's fleet of rescue aircraft, known as the Combat Search and Rescue program.

 

The initial contract award is for $712 million; the program may be worth as much as $13 billion.

 

 

[Pieter C. 5]

This is how Reuters viewed the news:

 

Korean Air To Buy 25 Boeing Aircraft

 

November 21, 2006

Korean Air said on Tuesday it has ordered 25 aircraft worth USD$5.5 billion from Boeing to meet growing demand and replace older planes.

 

Korean Air, the world's biggest air cargo carrier last year, said in a statement it had agreed to buy 15 passenger aircraft and 10 freighters from Boeing, along with an option for eight additional planes.

 

It said it would order ten 777-300ERs and five 737-900/700 passenger planes, along with five 747-8 and five 777-200 freighters. Korean Air has options for eight additional aircraft, including four 777-300ERs, two 747-8Fs and two 737-900ER planes.

 

The purchase order, will "enhance the carrier's operation efficiency through modernization of the fleet and reduction in fuel and operational costs," Korean Air said.

 

The aircraft would be delivered between 2009 and 2019. Engine contracts will be passed later, it said.

 

Korean Air also has a contract to buy five A380 "Superjumbo" jets from main rival Airbus for delivery starting in late 2007 until 2009, but that delivery start has been pushed back to 2010, Korean Air officials said.

 

Korean Air, with a fleet of 118 aircraft, aims to become one of the world's top 10 passenger carriers by 2010.

 

(Reuters)

 

Some slightly different points of view/input

 

 

[Andrew Ong 1]

News release from Boeing:

 

SEATTLE, Nov. 20, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] is pleased that Korean Airlines has announced its purchase of 25 Boeing airplanes. The airline announced that it is purchasing 10 777-300ERs, five 747-8 Freighters, five 777 Freighters and five Next-Generation 737s, at a list value of approximately $5.5 billion.

 

This is the largest commercial airplane commitment in Korean history.

 

"Korean Air is a world class airline, and we value our long relationship with this important customer," said Larry Dickenson, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice President of Sales. "Korean Air is buying the world's most fuel-efficient, technologically advanced aircraft to meet their requirements, and we look forward to continuing our strong working relationship. We are proud to produce the airplanes that play a key role in Korean Air's plans for growth and leadership."

 

Korean Air, also the number one commercial cargo carrier for the past two consecutive years, continues to aggressively expand its cargo services. Korean Air is a key 747 Freighter operator and participant in the 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter program.

 

Korean Air is a member of the 787 Dreamliner launch team, and in 2004, the airline celebrated its 100th Boeing jetliner delivery. Since receiving its first 707 in 1971, Korean Air has operated several Boeing models, including the Next-Generation 737, 747, 777, DC-9, DC-10, MD-11 and MD-80.

 

[Pieter C. 5]

Korean Air has operated several Boeing models, including the Next-Generation 737, 747, 777, DC-9, DC-10, MD-11 and MD-80.

 

You cannot, honestly, believe the DC-9/10 and MD-11/80 are Boeing products, do you ???

[Andrew Ong 1]

You cannot, honestly, believe the DC-9/10 and MD-11/80 are Boeing products, do you ???

 

The article I posted was from Boeing's website <_>

 

 

Also the Mad Dog series is considered a Boeing plane since McDonnell Douglas and Boeing merged in the early 1990s.

[Azuddin 1]

TAAG Angola new 737 and 777 is a beauty. sad to see that they will let go of the 743 and 732

[Pieter C. 5]

Also the Mad Dog series is considered a Boeing plane since McDonnell Douglas and Boeing merged in the early 1990s.

 

It won't ever be Boeing (remember, MD-80) , merged or not and were designed by the McDonnell Douglas -team