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Boeing Lands Deal In Airbus' Backyard

Air Europa has agreed to purchase 18 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes for its fleet.

Boeing Pilots Growth In New Factory Orders

The US Commerce Department notes that an increase in durable goods orders helped factories meet predictions.

Boeing Replaces Stonecipher With GE, 3M Man

To replace Harry Stonecipher, who recently resigned after having an affair with a female executive, Boeing has elected former GE aircraft unit head, W. James McNerney, Jr.

Boeing Brings James McNerney Aboard

Interim president and CEO James Bell will return to his position as chief financial officer for the aviation company.

Boeing Bags McNerney

The Boeing Company announced on Thursday they elected W. James McNerney chairman of the board, president and CEO effective on Friday, July 1. The former 3M chief comes to Boeing after recent tough times for the aircraft giant. McNerney will make the third CEO since 2003.

Former GE Aircraft Engine Head Becomes New Boeing CEO

Boeing has elected a replacement for CEO Harry Stonecipher, who resigned after having an affair with an executive of the company. That replacement is the former head of GE's aircraft engine unit, W. James McNerney, Jr.

McNerney is Boeing's New CEO

Boeing announced that it has elected W. James McNerney, Jr. to be the company's President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board, as of July 1.

Airbus Flies Past Boeing In Paris

At the Paris Air Show, Airbus has received orders for 261 of its airplanes, including a 100 plane order from India.

Boeing Sees In-Flight Cellphone Use Taking Off

Once the regulatory hurdles are cleared, Boeing unit Connexion thinks in-flight cellular service could begin next year.

Airbus and Boeing: Dogfighting For Sales

Airbus and Boeing run a high stakes dogfight in the skies as each competes for sale in the competitive airline industry. Airbus has flown in behind Boeing and has the U.S. manufacturer on the run after picking up a $6 billion, 100 aircraft order with a new low cost airline in India.