Boeing Blog: Tuesday roundup
12-Jul-2016 For the most part, the heavy rain stayed away on Day 2 of the Farnborough Airshow. In fact., both the 787-9 and 737 MAX were able to take part in the flying display this afternoon after being washed out by heavy storms on Monday.
Boeing's Centennial Experience pavilion also proved to be a major attraction, drawing thousands of people by the exhibition's second day. Visitors to the exhibit get a hands-on way to learn about the company's products, technology and people-featuring 11 interactive exhibits..
We had plenty of customer announcements today as well, with the 737 MAX leading the way. TUI finalized an order for 10 MAX 8s and one 787-9. Air Lease Corporation ordered six MAX 8s. China's Kunming Airlines announced an MOU for 10 MAX 7s, while an unidentified Chinese customer committed to buy 30 737s-a mix of MAX and NGs.
We also finalized the terms of Volga-Dnepr's 20 747-8 Freighters. During the ceremony, Volga showed off the capability of the 747-8 by loading the U.K.'s top contender for the title of World's Fastest Car- the Supersonic Bloodhound SSC - into its nose of the Freighter.