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Boeing likely back on top as #1 airplane maker

Ashley Gross — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:01:01 +0000

Boeing appears to have reclaimed the crown from Airbus as the world’s top commercial airplane maker.

Much of that stems from strong execution on the 787 Dreamliner, a plane that until recently was the butt of jokes for being three years late. Yair Reiner is an analyst with Oppenheimer & Co. in New York.

"For an industry that had grown really accustomed to having the 787 perpetually miss its targets, in 2012, it hit them," Reiner said.

Boeing wins big 737MAX order from United

Ashley Gross — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:10:56 +0000

Boeing had a triumphant announcement today - a big order from United Continental for its 737 narrow-body airplanes, which are made in Renton. United is buying 150 737s, Boeing's popular single-aisle jet. Two-thirds of those planes will be the newest version – the 737MAX, which Boeing announced last August.

Boeing was rushing to catch up with its rival Airbus, which had already announced hundreds of orders for its new narrow-body plane, the A320neo. Randy Tinseth is a vice president of marketing for Boeing.

Boeing, Airbus both claim WTO victory

Liam Moriarty — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:48:00 +0000

NORMANDY, France – Both U.S. and European officials are claiming victory after a global trade court ruled in a long-standing dispute over claims of illegal government subsidies to Boeing and European rival Airbus.

Boeing promises fuel efficiency, snags new orders for 737s

Vanessa Romo — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:20:35 +0000

American Airlines placed the largest aircraft order in history – 460 new planes. It split those orders between the European aircraft maker Airbus and Washington’s own Boeing. But whether or not it’s a good thing for the local aerospace company is all in how you look at it.

Another production slowdown for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner

Vanessa Romo — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:02:17 +0000

For the fifth time, Boeing has stopped deliveries of airplane sections for its 787 Dreamliner from suppliers to the assembly line, once again slowing production.

WTO rules Boeing received illegal government subsidies

The Associated Press and KPLU News Staff — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:24:10 +0000

The World Trade Organization has ruled that some U.S. government aid to aircraft maker Boeing Co. is illegal.

The WTO's report details findings first issued in private to the EU and U.S. in January. It says the EU has demonstrated the U.S. gave Boeing "export subsidies that are prohibited" and recommends the U.S. either withdraw them or "take steps to remove the adverse affects."

Senator Cantwell demanding answers in tanker competition after latest Air Force blunder

Bellamy Pailthorp — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:50:13 +0000

US Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) says the US Air Force contract for the next generation of refueling tankers should not be awarded until questions are answered about the military's latest snafu.

A decision on who wins the $35-billion contract is expected as early as next month.

In November, the Air Force admitted that it had inadvertently mixed up two packages of information. It sent details of Boeing's bid to Airbus-parent EADS and of EADS's bid to Boeing.

Trusted analyst fuels rumor: tanker bid will go to EADS, not Boeing

Bellamy Pailthorp — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 01:23:35 +0000

A leading defense analyst who had previously predicted a Boeing win in the competition to build the US Air Force's next generation of refueling tankers now says Airbus parent EADS will likely get the $40-billion contract.