Boeing Delivers Jade Cargo’s First 747-400ER Freighter
SEATTLE, July 31, 2006 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today delivered the first 747-400ER (Extended Range) Freighter to enter the fleet of Jade Cargo International. Jade Cargo, based in Shenzhen, China, is the first cargo airline in China with foreign ownership.… Continue reading
Lockheed lands contract to launch moon orbiter
NASA has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth $136 million to launch a research spacecraft to orbit the moon. The launch of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter with an Atlas V rocket is scheduled for the fall of 2008.
Boeing Delivers First 737 with Enhanced Short Runway Package to GOL
SEATTLE, July 31, 2006 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] on Friday delivered to GOL, Brazil’s low-fare, low-cost airline, the first Next-Generation 737 with enhanced short runway landing and takeoff capabilities.
The 737-800 is the first of that model type delivered to… Continue reading
Boeing Continues Progress on Bringing New 777 Freighter to Market

 Design milestone is important step toward first 777 Freighter for Air France
SEATTLE, July 31, 2006 – The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] progressed with development of the new 777 Freighter by completing firm configuration of the airplane’s design recently. … Continue reading



