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Delta Airlines purchases 130 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to update its fleet.

On the opening day of the Farnborough airshow, Boeing received a sizable order for its Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Up to 130 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will be used by Delta Airlines to modernise its single-aisle fleet.

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FARNBOROUGH, UK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] and Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today that the U.S. carrier will update its single-aisle fleet with the highly efficient 737 MAX to fulfil demand as well as long-term sustainability goals. Delta will acquire 100 737-10 jets, the largest member of the 737 MAX family, with options for an additional 30 planes, according to a signing ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow.

“With an elevated customer experience, increased fuel efficiency, and best-in-class performance, the Boeing 737-10 will be a vital addition to Delta’s fleet as we define a more sustainable future for air travel,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “These new aircraft provide greater operational economics and network flexibility, and the agreement represents our conservative stance,” said the company.

“This aircraft will be piloted, served, and maintained by the very best personnel in the field,” Bastian added, “and it’s their hard work and dedication to our clients that always sets us apart.”

The 737-10 will provide Delta Air Lines the best per-seat economics of any single-aisle Boeing aircraft, lowering fuel consumption and emissions by 20-30% compared to the planes it replaces. With a maximum range of 3,300 nautical miles and accommodations for up to 230 passengers, the jet can cover 99 percent of single-aisle routes worldwide.

“We are proud that Delta Air Lines, is renewing its single-aisle fleet with the 737 MAX, the industry’s most fuel-efficient family of airplanes,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Built in our factory in Washington state with support from key suppliers across the US, the 737-10 will provide Delta Air Lines with the best economics to carry more passengers across its short and medium-haul routes.”

As part of today’s announcement, Delta Air Lines has also contracted with Boeing Global Services for a full interior reconfiguration of 29 Next Generation 737-900ERs in its fleet. This will support having these airplanes ready to enter Delta Air Lines 2025 summer schedule with fully refreshed interiors.

One of the world’s largest carriers, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines operates a fleet of more than 850 mainline aircraft, including more than 450 Boeing 717s, 737s, 757s and 767s.

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Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.