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  Investment of more than $1 billion will sustain thousands of Puget Sound jobs  Boeing has celebrated the groundbreaking of its new 777X Composite Wing Center at the   Everett, Wash. , campus.  Permitting for the new 1-million-square-foot facility was completed approximately seven weeks earlier than anticipated, allowing for an accelerated start to construction. Boeing is investing more than   $1 billion   in the   Everett   site for construction and outfitting of the new building. Once completed, the facility located on the north side of the main final assembly building will help usher in composite wing fabrication for the company's newest commercial jetliner and sustain thousands of local jobs for decades to come. "We're excited with the progress being made on this new facility that will play a crucial role in bringing the 777X to market," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO   Ray Conner . "We wouldn't be in ...

  Technology developed in China to convert waste cooking oil into jet fuel China-U.S. Aviation Biofuel Pilot Project supports sustainable growth of commercial aviation Boeing  and Commercial Aircraft Corp. of   China   (COMAC) has  opened a demonstration facility that will turn waste cooking oil, commonly referred to as "gutter oil" in   China , into sustainable aviation biofuel. The two companies estimate that 500 million gallons (1.8 billion liters) of biofuel could be made annually in   China   from used cooking oil. "Strong and continuing teamwork between Boeing and COMAC is helping our industry make progress on environmental challenges that no single company or country can solve alone," said   Ian Thomas , President, Boeing China. "By working together for mutual benefit, we're finding innovative ways to support   China's   aviation industry and build a sustainable future." Boeing and COMAC are sponsoring the fac...

The Nigerian Air Force has pledged to strengthen existing cordial and harmonious relationship with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, (NAMA) in the overall safety and security of the nation’s airspace.  The Air Officer Commanding, Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal Olutayo Oguntoyinbo who stated this when he led a high-powered delegation on a courtesy visit to NAMA headquarters, Lagos ‎ noted that as a dependable ally, NAMA has always collaborated with the NAF in the area of strategic airspace management, training of Air Force personnel on air traffic control and airspace surveillance.  Air Vice Marshal Oguntoyinbo also stated that ‘’the professional and technical expertise provided by NAMA in Air Force training and operations have been outstanding and invaluable’’, adding that their visit was therefore ‘’to build on this existing synergy between the two organizations in view of the numerous benefits accruing to the nation in terms of safety and security of th...

The Nigerian Air Force has pledged to strengthen existing cordial and harmonious relationship with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, (NAMA) in the overall safety and security of the nation’s airspace.  The Air Officer Commanding, Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal Olutayo Oguntoyinbo who stated this when he led a high-powered delegation on a courtesy visit to NAMA headquarters, Lagos ‎ noted that as a dependable ally, NAMA has always collaborated with the NAF in the area of strategic airspace management, training of Air Force personnel on air traffic control and airspace surveillance.  Air Vice Marshal Oguntoyinbo also stated that ‘’the professional and technical expertise provided by NAMA in Air Force training and operations have been outstanding and invaluable’’, adding that their visit was therefore ‘’to build on this existing synergy between the two organizations in view of the numerous benefits accruing to the nation in terms of safety and security of ...

NAMA UPDATE NAMA, NAF TO PRMOTE SYNERGY ON AIRSPACE CORDINATION The Nigerian Air Force has pledged to strengthen existing cordial and harmonious relationship with NAMA in the overall safety and security of the nation’s airspace. The Air Officer Commanding, Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal Olutayo Oguntoyinbo who stated this when he led a high-powered delegation on a courtesy visit to NAMA headquarters, Lagos on Friday, noted that as a dependable ally, NAMA has always collaborated with the NAF in the area of strategic airspace management, training of Air Force personnel, air traffic control and airspace surveillance. AVM Oguntoyinbo also stated that ‘’the professional and technical expertise provided by NAMA in Air Force training and operations has remained invaluable’’, adding that their visit was therefore ‘’to build on this existing synergy between the two organizations in view of the numerous benefits accruing to the na...

  The Airports Council International (ACI) World Governing Board met this past Sunday, 12 October in Durban during the 23rd Annual ACI Africa Assembly, Conference and Exhibition and discussed how best ACI can assist airports in their response to the Ebola outbreak. The focus of international efforts remains on providing the medical response to contain and prevent the spread of the disease in affected countries (Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone) and on the exit screening controls in those countries. Although isolated cases have been reported in four other countries (Nigeria, Senegal, the US and Spain), transmission has been limited and prompt containment action has been taken. The Board provided its full support to ACI's ongoing collaborative efforts with the World Health Organization (WHO), the...

Early delivery allows U.S. Navy to perform additional testing for technology advancement  Boeing has delivered the first system in the U.S. Navy’s latest order of the Ship’s Signal Exploitation Equipment Increment F (SSEE-F) program ahead of schedule. This early delivery gives the Navy time for additional testing that supports future integration of new system features and software releases. Boeing anticipates delivering all systems in the current order on an accelerated schedule. “Receiving this and future systems well ahead of schedule is a real advantage for our warfighters,” said Chris Parente, Principal APM, Information Operations, PEO C4I. “We’re able to test new software releases and features to support future fleet integration, without disruption to current missions or ongoing fleet operations.” Boeing has already delivered four previous orders for the SSEE-F program. Significant production gains were made last year, with all systems in the last order delivered ea...