China will require 3,400 new airplanes worth about $340 billion over the next 20 years, according to The Boeing Company’s [NYSE: BA] updated annual forecast for the commercial airplane market. The complete forecast, known as the Boeing Current Market Outlook, is available on the Boeing Web site.
Boeing [NYSE: BA] today confirmed that Canadian low-fare carrier WestJet ordered 20 Next-Generation 737s to add to the airline’s all-737 fleet. The order is for 737-700s with conversion rights to 737-800s if desired.
Boeing [NYSE:BA] and International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) today announced that the two companies have finalized orders for 63 airplanes worth approximately $8.8 billion at current list prices.
27 Freighter order pushes 767 order total over 1,000 airplanes
Leasing company order includes 15 777s and 24 737s. Total of 69 airplanes ordered by lessor in 2006