Noteworthy Developments
Boeing Program Update
737:
First 737-800 with short-field performance enhancement delivered to GOL.
First 737-800 with production-installed Electronic Flight Bag delivered to Egyptair.
First 737 with production-installed seatback in-flight entertainment system delivered to Jet Airways.
Newest single-aisle airplane -- 737-900ER – rolled out for flight testing.
747:
First cargo loader unveiled for 747 Large Cargo Freighter to transport 787 assemblies.
747-400F and -400ER Freighter orders announced by Cathy Pacific, Nippon Cargo, and LoadAir Cargo.
Purchase agreement signed by Emirates SkyCargo for 10 Boeing 747-8 freighters.
777:
Purchase of 777 Freighters agreed by Flyington Freighters.
Firm configuration of new 777 Freighter completed.
787:
787 livery revised to enhance airplane performance.
Major assembly of first 787 Dreamliner started.
787 demonstration wing box completed for certification testing.
SR Technics, Smiths, and Hamilton Sundstrand named to GoldCare team to provide lifecycle management service. (See photo)
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Commercial Aviation Services
Carmen Systems acquired to expand information management and operations solutions. Carmen now operates as part of Jeppesen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Boeing.
Agreement to acquire Aviall, largest independent provider of new aviation parts and services, to help grow Boeing services business.
Skymark of Japan signed for Boeings Maintenance Performance Toolbox software.
Boeing Integrated Materials Management program signs SIA Engineering as first MRO partner in managing spare parts.
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