Boeing 787

In line with the upcoming Farnborough International Airshow running July 22-26, Carbon Analysis looks at new-gen widebodies such as the A350, A330neo and 787.

Qantas’ new route to the French capital has become the third farthest in the airline’s network.

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.

Airframe production rate changes, stretched supply chains and durability remain major challenges in spite of rising utilization rates.

The GEnx-1B has extended its lead over the Trent 1000 among Boeing 787 customers in recent years despite Rolls-Royce's best efforts to improve its engine.

The survey polled around 40 major aerospace and defense suppliers, who together generate $14 billion of industry revenue.

New allegations suggest that Boeing’s willful disregard of quality assurance in its commercial aircraft production remained in place as recently as late 2023.

Initial analysis suggests the issue will not have any safety ramifications, the company's top engineer said.

Norse Atlantic Airways will station one Boeing 787 at Milan Malpensa Airport and operate several routes for Italian carrier Neos.

European officials have approved an extra fuel tank the A350-1000s Qantas will use for ultra-long-haul flights.

As expected, Boeing had a quiet month of orders and deliveries in May with just four 787s ordered and 24 deliveries, 19 of which were 737 MAX aircraft.

Slow recovery in Japan-originating travel affects Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways.

Ethiopian Airlines says the situation with its Rolls-Royce Trent 1000s has become one of its biggest challenges, while Gulf Air says it is holding back its growth.

Austrian Airlines is juggling preparations for 787 maintenance while continuing support for older fleets that are being phased out.

Canadian carrier WestJet is evaluating the performance of its twin-aisle jets this summer to determine if an evolution of its Boeing 787 fleet is necessary.

Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat says the airline is working to close an order for Boeing 737 MAXs and 787s.

The manufacturer’s key targets for 737 and 787 production remain in place, but mounting problems in the short run will not spare its balance sheet.

The reduced forecast also means a 6% cut, or a $70 million hit, to Triumph’s previous sales guidance for fiscal 2025.

More than 40% of the in-service Boeing 787 fleet will require inspections to identify incorrectly made parts on fittings that connect floor beams to the fuselage.

The Wichita company pledged to conduct the layoffs “in as compassionate a manner as possible.”

The FAA plans to mandate inspections of certain structural fittings on some Boeing 787s after learning from Boeing the parts are made from the wrong material.

The 787 faces new quality assurance woes, but the need to add a freighter to the family has eased.

EVA Air has placed an order for four Boeing 787-10 widebodies, raising the Taiwanese carrier's 787 backlog to 19 aircraft.

Canada’s WestJet will make its summer seasonal route between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) into a year-round service.

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