Southwest Airlines pilots sue Boeing for misleading them about 737 MAX airworthiness
Texas-based Southwest Airlines pilots announced Monday that they have filed a lawsuit against Boeing, accusing the planemaker of "deliberately misleading" them about the 737...
European Commission opens in-depth investigation into joint ventures proposed by Boeing and Embraer
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed creation of two joint ventures by aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Embraer, under...
Air Lease Corporation announces lease placement of new Boeing 787-9 aircraft with MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Air Lease Corporation (“ALC”) announced a long-term lease agreement with MIAT Mongolian Airlines for one new Boeing 787-9 aircraft. This aircraft, scheduled to deliver...
Boeing-Embraer strategic partnership is taking shape
Boeing and Embraer continue to work closely together to establish their strategic partnership, positioning both companies to deliver greater value to airline customers and...
The U.S. imposes a 10% tariff on Airbus aircraft produced in Europe
Despite a last-minute plea by Airbus, the United States is introducing a 10 percent tariff on new aircraft heavier than 30 tonnes imported from...
Boeing awarded $2.6 billion for fifth KC-46A tanker production lot
The U.S. Air Force today awarded Boeing a $2.6 billion contract for 15 KC-46A tanker aircraft, spares, support equipment, spare engines and wing air...
Airbus reiterates call for talks to reduce trade tensions and avoid tariffs on both US and European aircraft
Airbus SE notes the decision of the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the level of countermeasures it authorises the United States to impose on...
Boeing delivers first 787-10 Dreamliner for Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA)
Boeing delivered to Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) its first 787-10 Dreamliner, which will play a key role in the airline’s fleet and network expansion....
Air New Zealand finalises order for eight Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner jets, powered by GEnx-1B engines
Leading long-range carrier builds its future fleet with eight 787-10s and includes options to increase the number of aircraft to up to 20...
FAA: “each government will make its own decision to return the aircraft to service, based on a thorough safety assessment.”
On 23 September, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and a team of technical experts met with safety regulators from around the world to discuss...
New T-7A Red Hawk honours legends of the past and heroes of the future
The U.S. Air Force has announced its name for Boeing’s new advanced pilot training system: the T-7A Red Hawk.
The name is derived from the...
Air Lease Corporation announces delivery of new Boeing 787-9 aircraft to Neos
On September 18, 2019, Air Lease Corporation (“ALC”) announced the delivery of one new Boeing 787-9 aircraft on long-term lease to Neos (Italy). Featuring Rolls-Royce...
Boeing MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueller completes first test flight
The successful test puts U.S. Navy’s first operational unmanned aerial refueller a step closer to the carrier fleetBoeing and the U.S. Navy today successfully...
100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are parked at the Grant County Airport in Washington State
In September 2019, Boeing stored 100 of its undelivered 737 MAX aeroplanes at the Grant County Airport while it awaits clearance from the FAA...
Boeing begins assembling first KC-46A tanker for Japan
The Boeing KC-46 team on Friday began assembling Japan’s first next-generation tanker, loading a 82.4-foot (25 meters) long wing spar in the company’s 767...
SWISS will create 300 new jobs by the end of March 2020 with the acquisition of two additional Boeing 777 aircraft
SWISS will continue to create jobs in 2019 and 2020, and will be recruiting some 700 new personnel between now and the end of...
China Airlines finalises order for six Boeing 777 freighters
China Airlines finalised its agreement with Boeing to order six 777 Freighters to modernize its cargo fleet. The carrier, which currently operates one of...
KLM orders two additional Boeing 777-300ER aircraft
The new purchase will grow KLM's 777 fleet to over 30 aeroplanes, increasing network flexibility
Additional 777 jets to complement carrier's growing 787...
A Russian customer sues Boeing to cancel order for 35 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
A subsidiary of the Russian conglomerate Rostec sued Boeing to request the cancellation of an order for thirty-five 737 MAX aircraft, a model which...
US Air Force selects Boeing for A-10 Thunderbolt II re-winging contract
The eleven-year award builds on more than a decade of A-10 support
Boeing will continue its legacy of A-10 Thunderbolt II sustainment work under an...