Aerospace Manufacturing

Boeing delivers first MH-139A production aircraft to USAF

Boeing has delivered the first MH-139A Grey Wolf production aircraft to the US Air Force (USAF).

6th August 2024

US Army Special Operations awards Boeing $115m Chinook contract

US Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) has awarded Boeing a $115m contract to produce two more MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft and begin advanced procurement on future helicopters.

1st August 2024

Boeing appoints new president and CEO

Boeing’s Board of Directors has elected Robert K. "Kelly" Ortberg as the company's new president and chief executive officer, effective August 8, 2024. Ortberg will also serve on the Board.

1st August 2024

Boeing wins contract to enhance KC-46A multi-mission capability

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $16.8m contract for KC-46A software and data enhancements that will further advance the mission readiness and performance envelope of the world’s most advanced multi-mission tanker.

22nd July 2024

Boeing delivers Space Launch System rocket stage to NASA

Boeing has provided NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

17th July 2024

Boeing and Airbus to take on Spirit AeroSystems' operations

Boeing has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems, while Airbus has agreed to acquire major activities related to its own aircraft programmes.

5th July 2024

Boeing delivers first CH-47F Block II Chinook to US Army

In support of ongoing US Army modernisation efforts, Boeing has delivered the first CH-47F Block II Chinook.

5th July 2024

Boeing demonstrator to test operational efficiency

Boeing is testing three dozen technologies on its ecoDemonstrator programme focused on strengthening operational efficiency and sustainability in cabin interiors, one of the most challenging parts of recycling an airplane.

17th May 2024

Boeing opens new UK defence facility at headquarters in Bristol

Boeing has expanded its presence in Bristol with a new 40,000ft² office, continuing its long-standing presence in the UK’s South West region. The new facility is home to Boeing’s UK-based defence operations.

16th May 2024

Boeing makes largest purchase of blended sustainable aviation fuel

Boeing is buying 9.4 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support its 2024 US commercial operations, reducing its carbon emissions and working to help grow the supply of the fuel globally.

17th April 2024

Construction of new Boeing MQ-28 drone factory begins

Construction of a new production facility in Queensland, Australia to support the manufacture of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat has started, Boeing has announced.

28th March 2024

Boeing awarded $3.4bn contract for 17 P-8A Poseidon aircraft

The US Navy has awarded Boeing a $3.4bn contract to begin manufacturing 14 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force and three additional P-8s for the German Navy.

5th March 2024

Lean on the line

In a Q&A, Boeing’s vice-president, Scott Stocker discusses the power of Lean, and why the company is so passionate about its efforts.

22nd January 2024

Boeing’s X-37B orbital test vehicle launches for seventh mission

The Boeing-built X-37B autonomous spaceplane has launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, marking the beginning of its seventh mission.

2nd January 2024

International Innovation Review: Location, location, location

Helping drive the UK aerospace sector’s economic growth and innovation, Boeing featured in our June Paris Airshow edition to reflect on its Sheffield factory’s five years being based in South Yorkshire.

6th December 2023

Virgin flies transatlantic with 100% SAF

Virgin Atlantic’s historic flight on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flight from London Heathrow to New York JFK is taking place today, marking the culmination of a year of radical collaboration, to demonstrate the capability of SAF as a safe drop-in replacement for fossil derived jet fuel, compatible with today’s engines, airframes and fuel infrastructure.

28th November 2023

Boeing signs sustainable aviation fuel deal

Boeing and Zero Petroleum have announced a collaboration for testing and analysing the next generation of technologies to accelerate the supply of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

17th November 2023

Aerospace Xelerated announces new accelerator programme model

Aerospace Xelerated has announced a new model to its Boeing-led accelerator programme – the “always on” innovation approach aims to deliver more significant benefits and impact to participating startups, corporate and government stakeholders.

16th November 2023

Boeing Sheffield factory celebrates fifth anniversary

Boeing is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its Sheffield-based site, the company’s first European manufacturing facility.

27th October 2023

Boeing expands investments in Brazil

Boeing has opened its Engineering and Technology Center in Brazil, one of 15 Boeing engineering sites around the world that develop advanced technology to drive aerospace innovation.

12th October 2023

Boeing highlights sustainable aviation in UK and Ireland

Boeing has released a new Spotlight report highlighting the company’s efforts in environmental, social and governance (ESG) related topics throughout 2022 to accelerate sustainable aviation in the UK and Ireland.

10th October 2023

Boeing to develop and test hypersonic interceptor tech

Boeing has announced it will develop and test technologies for a hypersonic interceptor prototype for DARPA’s Glide Breaker programme, as part of a four-year effort.

14th September 2023

Boeing recognises supplier of the year award winners

Boeing has recognised 12 of its top-performing global suppliers at its 2023 Supplier of the Year event.

30th August 2023

Indonesia to acquire 24 F-15EX fighter jets after latest signing

Indonesia and Boeing have shared a commitment to finalise the sale of 24 F-15EX aircraft, subject to US government approval, during a visit of Indonesia’s minister of defence, Prabowo Subianto, to the US.

22nd August 2023

Aircraft arrives at Boeing site for sustainable X-plane conversion

Boeing has ferried an MD-90 aircraft to the site where it will be modified to test the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) configuration as part of NASA's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project.

18th August 2023

New sustainable NASA X-plane to collaborate with US airlines

Boeing and NASA have announced a collaboration with US airlines to advise the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project and development of the X-66A research aircraft.

25th July 2023

South Yorkshire named as first UK Investment Zone

Communities in Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley are set to benefit from thousands of new jobs and £1.2 billion of investment as part of the UK’s first Advanced Manufacturing Investment Zone.

14th July 2023

UK Government, Boeing and partners announce £80m manufacturing investment

Boeing has joined forces with UK partners and the British Government in one of the UK’s largest ever advanced manufacturing investments, to develop and test pioneering new composite manufacturing technologies.

14th July 2023

Boeing transitions to new Chinook production after latest contract

Boeing received a contract to produce 18 CH-47F Block I Chinooks for South Korea and one additional aircraft for Spain as part of a deal valued at up to $793m.

6th July 2023

Boeing completes T-7A first flight with USAF

Boeing and the US Air Force have completed the inaugural flight of the service’s first T-7A Red Hawk, marking the start of the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the programme.

29th June 2023

Ryanair places its biggest ever Boeing order

Ryanair has selected the largest Boeing 737 MAX model to power its future growth with an order for up to 300 airplanes.

9th May 2023

Boeing sets F/A-18 fighter production completion date

Boeing expects to complete new-build production of the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft in late 2025 following delivery of the final US Navy fighters.

24th February 2023

Air India almost doubles orders for new aircraft with Boeing deal

Air India has announced an order for 220 aircraft from Boeing to expand its future fleet. The order consists 190 737 MAX, 20 787 Dreamliner and 10 777X airplanes.

14th February 2023

Editor's comment: Honey, I shrunk the world

In this issue we wave a fond farewell to the iconic Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet. Boeing has announced that after half a century of production, the final Boeing 747 has been delivered to Atlas Air Worldwide.

20th February 2023

Final Boeing 747 delivered after half-century of production

After half a century of production, the final Boeing 747 has been delivered to Atlas Air Worldwide.

1st February 2023

Boeing awarded UASF contract for 15 KC-46A tankers

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.3bn contract for the ninth production lot of 15 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, expanding its fleet of the multi-mission aerial refueler.

30th January 2023

Boeing awarded NASA sustainable aircraft demonstrator contract

NASA has selected Boeing and its industry team to lead the development and flight testing of a full-scale Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) demonstrator aircraft.

19th January 2023

Final Boeing 747 leaves Everett factory

The last Boeing 747 left the company's widebody factory in advance of its delivery to Atlas Air in early 2023.

7th December 2022

X-37B spaceplane finishes 908 days in orbit for sixth mission

The Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) has set a new endurance record after spending 908 days in orbit.

14th November 2022

Phantom Works: Boeing reveals new defence innovation centre in Arizona

Boeing has unveiled its new Advanced Composite Fabrication Center, which has been purpose-built to produce advanced composite components for future combat aircraft.

13th September 2022

Boeing drone made in Australia could become part of NGAD

US Air Force secretary, Frank Kendall, has said the service could use the Boeing MQ-28 drone for its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) programme.

24th August 2022

Boeing demonstrates command and control of drones with F/A-18

Boeing and the US Navy have completed a series of manned-unmanned teaming flight tests in which a Block III F/A-18 Super Hornet successfully demonstrated command and control of three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

18th July 2022

Boeing delivers 150th P-8 maritime patrol aircraft

The newest Boeing P-8 maritime patrol, reconnaissance aircraft has taken to the skies, bringing the total number of P-8s delivered to 150.

8th July 2022

It’s all taking shape

Bill Osborne, senior vice-president of Total Quality and Operations of Boeing Defence, Space & Security (BDS) reveals how the company is helping to shape the future of manufacturing.

24th June 2022

Boeing to test 30 sustainable technologies on 777 aircraft

Boeing has unveiled its 2022 ecoDemonstrator today with a livery that honours a decade of testing to reduce fuel use, emissions and noise.

17th June 2022

Boeing and KAI deliver new wings for USAF’s A-10 fleet

Boeing, in partnership with Korean Aerospace Industries and other key suppliers, has delivered the first new wing set for the US Air Force’s A-10 fleet.

27th May 2022

Boeing Starliner completes Space Station flight test

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft landed at the US Army’s White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico yesterday.

26th May 2022

Boeing Starliner successfully docks with Space Station for first time

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has made its first connection to the International Space Station, completing a primary goal of the programme’s Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2). This is a repeat of the company's failed first orbital flight test.

23rd May 2022

Boeing Starliner spacecraft launches on its way to ISS in latest test flight

The Boeing Starliner spacecraft is on its way to the International Space Station after successfully performing the planned orbital insertion burn.

20th May 2022

Boeing headquarters moved alongside drones and advanced division in Arlington

Boeing has announced its Arlington, Virginia campus will serve as the company's global headquarters.

10th May 2022

Boeing unveils first T-7A Red Hawk trainer jet

Boeing has unveiled the first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer jet to be delivered to the US Air Force.

28th April 2022

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