Noteworthy Developments

The Cape Town Treaty Takes Effect on March 1, 2006

• The Treaty establishes a new web-based international registry to track the priority of lender claims and interests. Users will be able to file and protect their interests from anywhere in the world on a 24/7 basis.
• Financiers should register at https://www.internationalregistry.aero

Boeing Program Update:

737:

• Making history with the 5,000th 737 delivery; the total number of orders for the 737 now exceeds 6,100 airplanes.
• 737-900ER design completion.
• ANA becomes a launch customer for the 737-700ER.

777-200LR:

• 777-200LR receives FAA certification to enter commercial service.
• First airplane delivers to Pakistan International Airways on February 25, 2006.

Commercial Aviation Services:

• Aeromexico purchases Boeing's Electronic Flight Bag for its 777s.
• Singapore Airlines purchases Boeing Electronic Flight Bag installation kits for its entire fleet of new and existing 777s.
• Boeing opens Operations Center for improved response to urgent airline support issues. Located in Seattle, the center provides comprehensive airplane support services for urgent airline structures, systems, materials and maintenance issues.