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Boeing teams have qualified a paint stripper to help prevent the small holes that used to appear on aluminum fuselage skins – known as pits. The previous paint stripping formula caused a chemical reaction that could corrode the metal, which was frequently documented by field operators and maintenance teams.
Boeing ecoDemonstrator integration engineer Erin Greenleaf has worked at the company for 16 years, but her decision to pursue an aviation career started long before that.
As Boeing test pilots create highlight reels flying the 737-10 through normal and extreme conditions, a group of engineers in Puget Sound is conducting testing that is just as critical to certifying the airplane.
At a whiteboard inside the Mission Control Center in El Segundo, California, Boeing astrodynamics engineers Jeff Noel and Drew Giacobe sketched the beginnings of a new way to raise O3b mPOWER satellites from their postlaunch orbit to their final operational orbit.
Global space solutions provider SES announced on March 2 the ninth and tenth Boeing-built O3b mPOWER satellites have entered commercial service, enhancing global connectivity with their advanced, software-defined capabilities.
Boeing’s Gunner Santana made “ice” that would be useless keeping beverages cool. But the tooling and equipment designer’s creations played a critical role in certification testing of the new 777-9.
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has elected Howard McKenzie, chief engineer and executive vice president, Engineering, Test & Technology, as a member of the Class of 2026. The appointment recognizes extraordinary technical achievement and leadership in engineering.
When the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle first entered U.S. Air Force service in 1974, it was designed with a single mission: to ensure air superiority against any adversary. Nearly five decades later, the F-15’s legacy is measured not only in speed and payload but also in adaptability, mission success and its role in shaping the capabilities of defense forces around the world.
Boeing and Air India announced a renewed 12-year agreement for Air India to participate in Boeing’s 787 Component Services Program (CSP), providing managed component repair, exchange and global logistics for the carrier’s 787 Dreamliner fleet.
Boeing and NASA successfully completed the wet dress rehearsalopens in a new tab (WDR) for Artemis II at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39B, concluding Thursday evening as planned at T‑29 seconds in the countdown. The test exercised propellant loading, stabilization and drain procedures during a simulated countdown.
A new payload production line enables delivery of space-based, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) missions at rate.
Boeing named its St. Louis site the headquarters of the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business. The move emphasizes company leadership’s commitment to being present and engaged with teammates who are designing, producing and delivering vital defense and space products and capabilities for customers in the U.S. and around the world.
Boeing leaders say two years of focusing on fundamentals, plus more transparency and collaboration with suppliers, are improving production stability. At the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance conference in Seattle, leaders highlighted measurable progress and the close work with Pacific Northwest suppliers such as The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Supply chain challenges have snarled production and delayed deliveries. Now, two years of focusing on fundamentals, combined with increased transparency, communication and collaboration with suppliers, are paying off, according to Boeing leaders.
Boeing’s last 787-8 test airplane leaves a lasting legacy as it retires to the Arizona desert this week. While it has been pushed to and beyond the limits any 787 Dreamliner might face in service, it established the performance, safety and maintenance standards that guide every 787 in operation today.
Did you know Boeing’s heritage Hughes Syncom 3 satellite transmitted the world’s first live international Olympics TV broadcast?
he Boeing Company today announced a contract award from the U.S. Air Force that will keep the C‑17A Globemaster III flying and mission-ready for decades to come.
With employee feedback driving change, there’s progress to report on Boeing’s culture transformation. A new survey of teammates across the globe shows the company is improving its culture in some key areas with work to do in others.
Boeing’s Landing Gear Exchange (LGE) program completed its 100th 787 landing gear delivery, demonstrating the importance of offering airlines flexible maintenance solutions to address rising operational costs and supply chain challenges. The milestone delivery was received by ANA.
Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced the largest landing gear exchange contract in Boeing’s history at the Singapore Airshow. Under this contract, Boeing will provide landing gear exchanges for more than 75 aircraft across the 737 MAX and 787 fleets operated by the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group.
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Cambodia today announced the airline's largest single-aisle order for up to 20 737 MAX airplanes in an agreement unveiled at the Singapore Airshow. This marks the Southeast Asian carrier's first purchase of fuel-efficient Boeing airplanes.
New application can intervene when communication with spacecraft is slow, jammed or out of reach.
Using a retired plane as test bed, engineers blend hands-on learning with digital solutions to streamline B-52 mod efforts.
Two MH-139A Grey Wolf aircraft recently conducted their first operational nuclear security convoy mission, marking an important milestone in the modernization of the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command’s nuclear security operations.
Taking about 12 hours and averaging just under 1 mile per hour, the “stack” of Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion crew capsule completed its journey Saturday from Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B.
Against the backdrop of the Seattle Delivery Center, Alaska Airlines and Boeing teams, along with government leaders, marked the airline’s historic 110-airplane order and its new global livery. The aurora borealis design, featured on a 787 Dreamliner at Wednesday’s event, reflects the airline’s history and vision for international growth.
When software engineer Grace Chrysilla designs and develops software, she’s not alone. An intelligent assistant amplifies her analysis, producing software in seconds, breaking what once took days down to mere moments.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the 777’s first delivery and entry into service. This video highlights some of the thousands of teammates who have helped make it the world’s most popular and best-selling widebody airplane family of all time.
Video: Capt. Heather Ross shares her passion for connecting people and places – and the privilege of representing her country.
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