Boeing 777

Biman Bangladesh Airlines intends to more than double the size of its fleet over the coming decade, according to its new managing director and CEO.

The order will take the total number of the type it operates to 12 and increasing its cargo lift by 408 metric tons.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Angus Batey, Show News writer for Aviation Week Network, had a conversation with Wieland Timm from Lufthansa Technik, about the Celestial Star 777 design.

One passenger died when a Singapore Airlines (SIA) Boeing 777-300ER experienced “severe turbulence” while en route from London Heathrow to Singapore May 21.

Launch customer Lufthansa Airlines has added uncertainty to Boeing’s public claims that the 777-9, already five years late, will be certified in 2025.

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) and Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) have completed application of AeroShark surface film on 12 Boeing 777-300ERs.

Boeing’s dedicated ecoDemonstrator is poised to enter a new test phase with a focus on improved operational efficiency and sustainability in cabin interiors.

Boeing’s eternal conflict pits optimistic words against delayed actions.

Former Boeing CEO and Chairman Frank Shrontz, who led the company through key developments ranging from the 747-400 and 777 to the space station, died aged 92.

With its A350s set to enter the fleet in September, Emirates plans to be serving 42 cities with premium economy seats by February 2025.

The carrier will enter longer-haul markets with Airbus A350s set to begin arriving in 2027.

Innovations can help airlines reduce their environmental footprint and cater to evolving travel patterns.

PAL will open nonstop service between Manila International Airport (MNL) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in October.

Aspire MRO has partnered with Launch Technical Workforce Solutions to ramp up hiring ahead of freighter conversion growth.

Ascent has broken ground on two new hangars and started training and recruitment initiatives in advance of its Boeing 777-300ER conversion work.

Capacity constraints will prevent a full recovery within Europe’s short-haul market this summer, dampening traffic growth but signaling higher yields for LCCs.

The aging aircraft’s final deployment measures air quality in Asia as researchers lament lack of space in its replacement, a Boeing 777-200.

Amending its April 2021 contract with Boeing, Silk Way West will purchase an additional 777F, scheduled for delivery in 2025.

The aircraft leasing industry rescued airlines during the pandemic. Now lessors are rewarded through high lease rates and fast-improving profits.

While Swiss International Air Lines works to mitigate the impact of GTF-related groundings, CEO Dieter Vranckx is looking ahead to what will replace its 777s.

Ethiopian Airlines has signed an MOU for eight 777-9s, with the potential to expand this to 20 aircraft.

The Malaysian Government has received a “no find, no fee" proposal from exploration company Ocean Infinity.

India’s fast-growing middle class and its connections with the UK are creating new route opportunities for flag carriers and startups.

Ten years after MH370 and 15 years from AF447, industry is closing safety gaps spotlighted by those two accidents.