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- EgyptAir Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 MAX JetFirst of 18 737-8 airplanes leased from SMBC Aviation Capital to join Egypt's national carrier's fleet737 MAX is key to EgyptAir's modernization strategyCAIRO, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) and EgyptAir announced today the Egyptian national airline took delivery of its first 737 MAX. The 737-8 is the first of 18 airplanes leased from SMBC Aviation Capital to be delivered and represents the first 737 MAX in Egypt. "The delivery of our first Boeing 737 MAX marks a significant milestone in our fleet modernization strategy. By integrating the 737-8 into our operations
- Delta Air Lines Orders up to 60 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to Grow, Modernize Widebody FleetGlobal carrier orders 787-10 airplanes for international expansionUltra-efficient, spacious widebody jets will also support fleet modernizationLatest purchase brings Delta's order book to 130 Boeing airplanes as it builds future fleetSEATTLE, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Delta Air Lines today announced the U.S. carrier placed its first direct order for up to 60 787 Dreamliners to support long-haul international growth and renew the airline's widebody fleet. Delta's purchase of 30 787-10 jets – with opportunity for up to 30 more of the largest 787 variant – will enable the airline's expansion and modernization plans on high-demand transatlantic and South American routes.
- Honor Education Appoints Mark Leiter as Vice ChairmanHonor Education announced today that Mark Leiter has joined the company as Vice Chairman. He will report to Honor's CEO, Joel Podolny, and will join the company's executive leadership team. Mark will provide oversight for Honor Education's corporate strategy, corporate development, marketing, and communications. He will also create new professional services to help corporate clients build the skills and capabilities they need to succeed. "People are now changing careers, companies, and roles at an accelerated pace—while huge advancements in artificial intelligence capabilities are rapidly expanding the jobs and tasks software can perform," said Leiter. "Equipping leadership teams to ups
- Boeing Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition PlanARLINGTON, Va., June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) today announced a transition in its chief financial officer role. Brian West will become a senior advisor to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg, and Jesus "Jay" Malave has been elected as incoming executive vice president and chief financial officer. Both roles are effective August 15. West, who served as Boeing CFO for the last four years, will continue working with the company in an advisory capacity, including assisting in the upcoming CFO leadership transition. "I want to personally thank Brian for his outstanding work navigating our recovery and positioning the company for the future," said Ortberg. "These past few year
- Boeing Appoints Jeff Shockey to lead Government Operations, Global Public Policy & Corporate StrategyARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) today announced Jeff Shockey as the company's new executive vice president of Government Operations, Global Public Policy & Corporate Strategy, effective Feb. 24. Shockey will lead Boeing's global public policy efforts, including U.S. federal, state and local government operations and sustainability, as well as the company's global philanthropic organization Boeing Global Engagement. Additionally, Shockey will ensure a cohesive corporate strategy to communicate Boeing's business interests and drive engagement with public and private stakeholders. He will report to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg and serve on the company's
- Boeing Appoints Deasy as Chief Information OfficerARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) today announced Dana Deasy as the company's new chief information digital officer and senior vice president, Information Technology & Data Analytics. Elected to the role effective Dec. 31, 2024, Deasy will oversee all aspects of information technology, information security, and data and analytics. He will report to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg and serve on the company's Executive Council. "Dana is a well-respected, global technology leader who has a track record of delivering on innovative technologies across large and complex organizations," said Ortberg. "With the need to stay vigilant to protect against cyber threats
- NW Natural Names New ExecutiveBrian Fellon joins as Chief Information Officer NW Natural Holdings (NYSE:NWN), comprised of NW Natural Gas Company, NW Natural Water, and NW Natural Renewables, has named Brian Fellon as its new vice president, Chief Information Officer/Chief Information Security Officer. Fellon will begin his new role with the company on September 23. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240904200196/en/(Photo: Business Wire) Fellon joins NW Natural after spending the last eight years as an executive at Puget Sound Energy in Bellevue, Wash., where he served as director of applications services, AI and data. Prior to that, Fellon he
- Boeing Board Names Kelly Ortberg President and CEOARLINGTON, Va., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Robert K. "Kelly" Ortberg as the company's new president and chief executive officer, effective August 8, 2024. Ortberg will also serve on Boeing's Board of Directors. He will succeed Dave Calhoun, who earlier this year announced his intention to retire from the company, having served as president and CEO since January 2020, and as a member of Boeing's Board of Directors since 2009. "The Board conducted a thorough and extensive search process over the last several months to select the next CEO of Boeing and Kelly has the right skills and experience to lead Boeing in its nex
- Spirit AeroSystems Announces Acquisition by Boeing in $8.3 Billion TransactionEnters into Term Sheet for Airbus to Assume Ownership of Certain Airbus Program Assets WICHITA, Kan., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE:SPR) ("Spirit") today announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) ("Boeing") will acquire Spirit for $37.25 per share in Boeing common stock (subject to the collar described below). At $37.25 per share, this represents an equity value of approximately $4.7 billion and an enterprise value of approximately $8.3 billion including Spirit's last reported net debt. The price of $37.25 per share represents a 30% premium to Spirit's closing stock price of $28.60 on February 29, 2024, the da
- Boeing to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems- Demonstrates commitment to aviation safety, improves quality for Boeing Commercial Airplanes- Leverages Boeing enterprise engineering and manufacturing capabilities - Maintains continuity for key U.S. defense and national security programs- Supports supply chain stability and critical manufacturing workforce- Provides long-term value for commercial and defense customers, employees and shareholders ARLINGTON, Va., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE:SPR). The merger is an all-stock transaction at an equity value of approximately $4.7 billion, or $37.25 per share. The total transaction va
- Boeing Starliner Spacecraft Completes Successful Crewed Docking with International Space StationHOUSTON, June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams successfully docked Boeing's (NYSE:BA) Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS), about 26 hours after launching from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The astronauts monitored Starliner as it autonomously conducted a series of maneuvers to steadily bring the spacecraft closer to the orbiting laboratory before docking. On the way to the ISS, the crew completed a series of tests including manually flying Starliner for the first time in space. The two Star
- The Boeing Company investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses; February 20, 2024 deadlineInvestors can contact the law firm at no cost to learn more about recovering their losses LOS ANGELES, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises The Boeing Company ("Boeing" or the "Company") (NYSE:BA) investors that a lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors that purchased Boeing securities between October 23, 2019 and January 24, 2024, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy, by phone 310-692-8883 or email: lesley@portnoylaw.com, to discuss their legal rights, or click here to join the case via www.portnoylaw.com. The Portnoy Law Firm can provide a complimentary case evaluation and discuss investors' opti
- Boeing Appoints Uma Amuluru Human Resources LeaderARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) today announced Uma Amuluru as the company's Chief Human Resources Officer and executive vice president, Human Resources, effective April 1. Amuluru succeeds Michael D'Ambrose who announced his plans to retire this July. In her new role, Amuluru will be responsible for Boeing's talent planning, global talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. She will report to Boeing President and CEO David Calhoun and serve on th
- The Boeing Company investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses; February 20, 2024 deadlineInvestors can contact the law firm at no cost to learn more about recovering their losses LOS ANGELES, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises The Boeing Company ("Boeing" or the "Company) (NYSE:BA) investors that a lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors that purchased Boeing securities between October 23, 2019 and January 24, 2024, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy, by phone 310-692-8883 or email: lesley@portnoylaw.com, to discuss their legal rights, or click here to join the case via www.portnoylaw.com. The Portnoy Law Firm can provide a complimentary case evaluation and discuss investors' options fo
- Boeing Appoints Key Senior LeadersARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) today announced Chris Raymond as president and chief executive officer of Boeing Global Services (BGS). Raymond will succeed Stephanie Pope, who was recently named Boeing chief operating officer. Brian Moran has been named Boeing's chief sustainability officer, succeeding Raymond. The appointments are effective Jan. 1, 2024. As president and CEO of Boeing Global Services, Raymond will lead all aspects of the company's aerospace services business supporting commercial, government and aviation industry customers worl
- Boeing, NASA, United Airlines To Test SAF Benefits with Air-to-Air FlightsEVERETT, Wash., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a collaboration to strengthen sustainability in aviation, Boeing (NYSE:BA) is partnering with NASA and United Airlines for in-flight testing to measure how sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) affects contrails and non-carbon emissions, in addition to reducing the fuel's life cycle climate impact. Boeing's second ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a 737-10 destined for United Airlines, will fly with 100% SAF and conventional jet fuel in separate tanks and alternate fuels during testing. NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science Lab will fly behind the com
- Boeing Chief Engineer Greg Hyslop to Retire; New Engineering Leaders NamedARLINGTON, Va., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) announced today that Greg Hyslop, the company's chief engineer and executive vice president of Engineering, Test & Technology, will retire this June after a 41-year career that spanned Boeing's aerospace and defense portfolio. Hyslop, who has been on Boeing's Executive Council since 2016 and assumed the top engineering position in 2019, has worked to strengthen Boeing's engineering function. He led the realignment of the company's engineers under one organization, championed changes to empower engineers and institu
- Boeing Reorganizes Defense, Space & Security Business UnitARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) today announced a series of executive leadership changes and reorganizations aimed at accelerating operational discipline, first-time quality and performance while streamlining senior leadership roles and responsibilities. Effective immediately, Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) will consolidate its eight divisions into four, including: Vertical Lift, led by Vice President and General Manager Mark Cherry.Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers, led by Vice President and General Manager Dan Gillian, which will include KC-46, SAOC, E-7, VC-25B, P-8, Bombers, AWACS/AEW&C, 777X components and all executive transport programs.Air Domina
- Boeing Announces Senior Leadership Updates- Leanne Caret to retire; Ted Colbert named president and CEO, Boeing Defense, Space & Security - Stephanie Pope named president and CEO, Boeing Global Services CHICAGO, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) today announced Ted Colbert as president and chief executive officer of its Defense, Space and Security business. Colbert succeeds Leanne Caret who is retiring following nearly 35 years of exceptional service with The Boeing Company. Stephanie Pope has been appointed as president and CEO of Boeing Global Services (BGS), succeeding Colbert. "We are grateful for Leanne's dedicated service and I'd like to thank her for her outstanding contributions to our industry, our customer
- Boeing Appoints Ziad Ojakli to Head Government OperationsCHICAGO, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) today named Ziad S. Ojakli as the company's executive vice president of government operations effective October 1, 2021. In this role, Ojakli will lead Boeing's public policy efforts, serve as chief lobbyist for the global enterprise, and oversee Boeing Global Engagement, the company's global philanthropic organization. He will report to Boeing President and CEO David Calhoun and will serve on the company's Executive Council. In this role, Ojakli succeeds Marc Allen, Boeing's Chief Strategy Officer, who has served as interim executive vice president of Government Operations since this past June. "Ziad is a proven executive
- Zanite Acquisition Corp. Announces Appointment of Patrick M. Shanahan to its Board of DirectorsZanite Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:ZNTEU, ZNTE, ZNTEW))) (the "Company" or "Zanite") today announced the appointment of Patrick M. Shanahan to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). Mr. Shanahan will serve as an independent Class III director, effective immediately. The terms of Zanite's Class III directors extend to the Company's third annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Shanahan will serve as a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Board. Mr. Shanahan will replace Gerard DeMuro on the Board. Mr. DeMuro is stepping down to focus his efforts on another business opportunity. In addition to Mr. Shanahan, Zanite's Board and its advisors are comprised of Ke
- Hyperion Metals Appoints Leading U.S. Based DirectorsLorraine Martin, Beverly Wyse and Melissa Waller appointed as independent Non-Executive Directors of Hyperion Metals, effective from 13 September 2021. Lorraine Martin has 35 years of experience in aerospace, leading a range of global business programs at Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LTM) from VP of the C-130 & C-5 Programs, to VP & GM F-35 Lightning II Program, and then EVP and Deputy of the Rotary & Mission Systems division. Lorraine is currently President and CEO of the National Safety Council. Beverly Wyse has over 30 years of leadership experience with Boeing (NYSE:BA), the world's largest aerospace company, where she held a range of senior executive roles including President of Shar
- Boeing Appoints Brian West as Chief Financial OfficerCHICAGO, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) today named Brian West as the company's executive vice president and chief financial officer effective August 27, 2021. In this role, West will lead all aspects of Boeing's financial strategy, performance, reporting and long-range business planning, as well as investor relations, treasury, controller, and audit operations. West will also oversee the company's business transformation efforts and will have executive responsibility for the company's global financing arm, Boeing Capital Corporation. He will report to Boeing President and CEO David Calhoun and will serve on the company's Executive Council. "Brian is the ideal e