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@BoeingUK

Official @Boeing in the UK. Supporting UK aerospace industry through more than 80 years of collaboration with our customers, suppliers & partners. ✈️🛰️🚁

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Joined July 2011
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20 years of Dreamlifter! The 747-400 LCF Dreamlifter made its first flight 20 years ago. It's used to transport major composite structures from suppliers to Boeing factories, including Everett.
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A milestone for the UK #Wedgetail programme.⬇️
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RAF Wedgetail testing continues at Lossiemouth. WT002 has completed testing at MOD Boscombe Down and joins WT001 for more ground and flight evaluation as the programme moves towards its next stage. @BoeingUK @UKArmaments
RAF Wedgetail WT002 taxiing along the runway at RAF Lossiemouth after arrival.

ALT RAF Wedgetail WT002 taxiing along the runway at RAF Lossiemouth after arrival.

RAF Wedgetail WT002 on the runway at RAF Lossiemouth, lined up alongside several RAF Poseidon aircraft.

ALT RAF Wedgetail WT002 on the runway at RAF Lossiemouth, lined up alongside several RAF Poseidon aircraft.

RAF Wedgetail WT002 in flight through cloudy grey skies.

ALT RAF Wedgetail WT002 in flight through cloudy grey skies.

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Just our type! ✈️ Fifteen years ago, the 787 #Dreamliner earned its type certificate — ushering in a new era of commercial aviation. Type certification cleared the way for the game-changing 787 to enter airline service worldwide. Read more: boeing.com/features/2026/08/…
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WT002 is fresh out of paint. The second E-7 #Wedgetail for the @royalairforce has its livery. 🎥: Cam, #TeamBoeing.
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So long, #FIA2026. See you in 2028!
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One week, five days, countless highlights — and one final #FIA2026 sign off. 👋 Thanks for following along during an incredible week at the Farnborough International Airshow. See you in 2028!
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Farnborough day 5 is underway — Follow along for one last lap around #FIA2026 🏁
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Day 4 of #FIA2026 has come to a close. Come back tomorrow for the final day of this year's Farnborough International Airshow!
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25 years ago, the first @RoyalAirForce C-17 was delivered. Now, a new deal has been signed with @UKArmaments to train C-17 pilots. Read more: des.mod.uk/30-skilled-jobs-s… 📸: Crown Copyright
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#FIA2026 is flying by! Stay tuned as we bring you the latest from day 4 of @FIAFarnborough ✈️
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Day 3 complete — and we’re already halfway through Farnborough ✨ Here’s a quick look back at Day 3. See you tomorrow for the second half of #FIA2026!
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Good morning from the flight line ✈️ We're in for another exciting day at #FIA2026! Buckle up and follow along for updates from the show.
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Another full day at #FIA2026! ✈️ @BoeingAirplanes orders — plus, a look back across the pond from our 737-10 flight test team 🤝 A @BoeingDefense teaming agreement with @BAESystemsplc and @Saab for the T-7 🇬🇧 An up-close look at the UK's first H-47 Extended Range #Chinook
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Exclusive: photos of the UK's first H-47 Extended Range Chinook at our factory in Philadelphia. With 14 on order, the @RoyalAirForce will be the first international operator of a Block II Chinook, helping the UK fly farther and carry more in support of its missions.
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Day 2 of #FIA2026 is underway — Follow along as we share the latest news and views from Farnborough!
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Day 1, done! ✅ Here's what you missed from the opening day of #FIA2026.
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Rise and shine, aviation enthusiasts! The 2026 #FarnboroughAirshow is finally here ✈️☀️ All week long, follow along here, @BoeingAirplanes and @BoeingDefense for your all-access pass to #FIA2026.
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The second UK E-7 #Wedgetail has completed its first functional check flight (FCF). In partnership with @UKArmaments, the FCF took off from Birmingham Airport and lasted about 2 hours. Another step forward for the @royalairforce fleet.
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Gladiator - the @RoyalAirForce synthetic training system continues to evolve with integrations and capability enhancements. More: boeing.co.uk/news-releases/2…
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#Throwback to 1966, when we broke ground at the Boeing Everett factory where the iconic 747 "Queen of the Skies" would be built.
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