DUBAI, Nov. 6, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] will show its market-leading
commercial, defense and services portfolio at the 2023
Dubai Airshow, with
its new widebody 777-9 jet appearing in the flying display. The
company also will demonstrate the state-of-the-art F-15QA (Qatar
Advanced) fighter, the first time the digitally advanced Qatar
Emiri Air Force F-15 has performed at an air show.
As a strategic sponsor of the airshow's Aerospace 2050
conference, Boeing will highlight its commitment and actions
towards a more sustainable aerospace future and support of the
aviation industry's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
"We're proud to again join the Dubai Airshow and share some of our
most advanced products and services with customers, suppliers,
partners and aviation enthusiasts attending from around the globe,"
said Dr. Brendan Nelson AO, president of Boeing Global. "We will
also focus on our investments in technology and other actions to
reduce industry emissions ahead of the U.N. Climate Change
Conference of the Parties (COP 28) in
Dubai."
For media planning, Boeing will offer these events during the
airshow:
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- From November 13-15, Boeing's
widebody 777-9 flight-test airplane will perform in the flying
display and be on static display. The world's largest and most
efficient twin-engine jet, the 777-9 is based on the industry's
most successful twin-aisle family – the 777 – with advanced
technologies from the 787 Dreamliner. The jet can seat 426
passengers with a range of 13,510 km (7,295 nautical miles).
- Customer displays will include 787-9 Dreamliners from Etihad
Airways and Qatar Airways, an Emirates Airlines 777-300ER (Extended
Range), a SAUDIA 787-10 Dreamliner and an Air India Express 737
MAX.
- Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's
newest carrier, will display a Boeing-owned 787-9 in its new indigo
livery, inspired by the colors of the sky at dusk.
- On Nov. 14, Darren Hulst, vice president of Commercial
Marketing, will present the 2023 Middle East Commercial Market
Outlook (CMO) and a product overview. The Boeing CMO is the
industry's most comprehensive market analysis.
Boeing Defense, Space & Security
- The superior capability of Boeing's Advanced F-15QA fighter jet
will be on display as the aircraft performs in aerial
demonstrations.
- Boeing will feature the T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Pilot Training
System simulator, giving visitors a glimpse into the revolutionary
ground-based training system, connecting simulators to real
training jets.
- Global defense customers will display several Boeing aircraft
including the F-15E, KC-46A Pegasus, P-8A Poseidon, AH-64 Apache
and CH-47F Chinook.
Boeing Global Services:
- Boeing will showcase services for government and commercial
customers including digital, sustainment, modifications, parts and
training solutions.
- The company will highlight in-country partnerships providing
on-the-ground support for defense platforms as well as digital
capabilities enabling the future of efficient commercial aviation
operations.
Sustainable Aviation:
- On Nov. 13, Sheila Remes, vice
president of Environmental Sustainability, will join a panel at the
Aerospace 2050 forum to discuss Boeing and industry efforts to
decarbonize aviation.
- On Nov. 14, Brian Moran, vice president of Global
Sustainability Policy & Partnerships, and Jim Hileman, chief engineer and vice president
of Sustainability & Future Mobility, will discuss Boeing's
Cascade Climate Impact Model, a data-modeling tool that provides
actionable insights towards decarbonization.
Innovation and Technology
- Boeing-led Aerospace Xelerated is a strategic partner of the
Vista 2023 startup hub at the Dubai Airshow and plays a key role in
mentoring emerging aerospace technology companies. Its
participation includes:
- Highlighting 10 portfolio companies supported by the UAE's
Tawazun Council
- Boeing's Applied Innovation team, which is dedicated to
bringing startup innovation and technology of startups into Boeing
products and services, and seven portfolio companies
Visit the Boeing Exhibit 1005 to learn more about the company's
capabilities through the lifecycle of several customer-focused
products.
See Boeing.com/dubai for company updates. The
Dubai Airshow
conference schedule is available here.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a
culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and
integrity.
Boeing's relationship with the Middle
East extends back to 1945. Since then, Boeing has
established a number of offices across the region including in
Riyadh, Dubai, Abu
Dhabi, Doha and
Kuwait.
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For media inquiries, please contact Boeing
Communications:
Femke Baudoin – Boeing Commercial
Airplanes
femke.baudoin@boeing.com
+971 (54) 9961349
Paul Lewis – Boeing Defense,
Space & Security
paul.j.lewis2@boeing.com
+1 (562) 2341391
Elena Alexandrova – Boeing Global
Services
elena.alexandrova@boeing.com
+971 (56) 6876987
Boeing Media Relations
media@boeing.com
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