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February 2, 2026

Last Active Airbus BelugaST Makes Final Flight

BelugaST #5 flew from Bordeaux to Broughton on January 29, ending the original fleet’s era and becoming a STEM research facility.

February 2, 2026

FAA: Boeing Not Cleared for Full Authority Despite Progress

FAA chief says Boeing change is progressing, but more work is needed before full delegated authority returns.

January 28, 2026

Visualized: Boeing Q4 Profit Lifts; Commercial Losses Persist

Boeing’s Q4 profit came from a major sale, while Commercial Airplanes still lost money despite 160 deliveries and backlog growth.

January 13, 2026

Aviation Capital Group Orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

Aviation Capital Group has ordered 50 more Boeing 737 MAX to solidify the lessor's long-term commitment to next-gen narrowbodies.

December 23, 2025

Flightradar24 to Provide Flight Data Services to Boeing

Under a new agreement, Boeing will gain access to Flightradar24’s comprehensive live and historic flight data.

December 22, 2025

Coulson Aviation Launches Boeing 767 VLAT Program

Coulson Aviation has announced the launch of its Boeing 767 VLAT program to replace aging aerial firefighting aircraft.

December 20, 2025

Boeing Applies for Regulation Waiver to Sell More 777F

Boeing wants an exception to FAA emissions regulations that apply to newly produced large aircraft to sell new Triple Sevens.

December 14, 2025

Airbus, Airline Partners Advance Wake Energy Retrieval

Airbus' fello’fly initiative aims to reduce long-haul fuel burn by pairing aircraft to harvest wake-generated lift.

December 8, 2025

Boeing Finalizes Spirit AeroSystems Reacquisition

Boeing has completed its long-anticipated takeover of Spirit AeroSystems, closing a deal valued at US$4.7 billion.

December 6, 2025

Airbus Aircraft Deliveries: November 2025 Snapshot

Airbus' supply chain disruptions are currently causing a slowdown in deliveries compared with October.

November 30, 2025

Updates from Toulouse on the Airbus A350F Program

Airbus recently hosted a digital press conference to provide updates about its brand-new freighter, the A350F.

November 18, 2025

Airbus: 4,000+ New Jets in the MEA Region by 2044

On the eve of the Dubai Airshow 2025 (#DAS2025), Airbus held a media briefing in Dubai to share its regional forecast.

November 17, 2025

Embraer Scores Dual E195-E2/E175 Orders at DAS2025 Day 1

Embraer secures two regional jet orders at the Dubai Airshow 2025 with Helvetic Airways and Air Côte d’Ivoire commitments.

November 7, 2025

Boeing South Carolina Breaks Ground on 787 Site Expansion

Today marked the start of the expansion of the Boeing South Carolina facility, home of the 787 Dreamliner program.

November 6, 2025

Boeing to Use Microsoft Flight Simulator for Pilot Training

Boeing will launch a new virtual pilot training platform powered by Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Flight Simulator.

November 6, 2025

Boeing to Highlight Middle East Momentum at DAS2025

Boeing shines its landing lights on the Dubai Airshow 2025, positioning the event as a milestone in its ties with the Middle East.

November 1, 2025

Boeing Releases Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

The Boeing Company today released its Third Quarter 2025 financial results, with production figures stabilizing.

October 23, 2025

COMAC's C919-600 High-Altitude “Plateau” Variant

The C919-600 is a shorter version of China’s single-aisle jet. The program is making progress toward an important target.

October 19, 2025

FAA Lifts Boeing 737 MAX Production Cap

The Federal Aviation Administration has revised a production cap on the Boeing 737 MAX, permitting 42 aircraft monthly.

October 14, 2025

TrueNoord Places Order for 20 Embraer E195-E2 Jets

Aircraft lessor TrueNoord places firm order for 20 Embraer E195-E2 jets, with options for an additional 20 and 10 E175-E1 jets.

October 2, 2025

FAA Restores Partial Airworthiness Authority to Boeing

The FAA will restore partial authority to Boeing for issuing airworthiness certificates for certain 737 MAX and 787 planes.

September 24, 2025

There’s More Trouble Brewing for the Boeing 777X

Another delay in deliveries could result in a US$4 billion non-cash charge for the Boeing 777X program.

September 21, 2025

Airbus’ Second A320neo Final Assembly Line in Mobile

Airbus plans to inaugurate the second Airbus A320neo aircraft final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama, in October of this year.

September 17, 2025

De Havilland Canada Brings Starlink to the Dash 8

Starlink satellite Wi-Fi connectivity is now available for Dash 8-400 operators worldwide.

September 15, 2025

FAA Proposes to Fine Boeing US$3.1m Over Safety Flaws

The FAA has proposed to fine Boeing US$3.1 million for repeating safety violations and interfering with safety officials.

September 2, 2025

Macquarie AirFinance Orders 30 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft

Macquarie AirFinance announced an order for 30 Boeing 737-8, expanding its 737 MAX portfolio to 70 aircraft.

August 24, 2025

Airbus Begins A350 Freighter Assembly in Toulouse

The first fuselage sections of the A350 freighter program arrive at the company's Toulouse final assembly line.

August 6, 2025

Embraer Publishes 2H24 Results, Registers Record Backlog

Embraer's second quarterly financial results show deliveries between 77 and 85 units, with forecasted revenues of US$7.0 to 7.5bn.

July 31, 2025

Airbus in H1 2025: Profit Up, Deliveries, Cash Flow in Turbulence

Airbus wrapped up H1 2025 with stronger earnings and a firm backlog but also faced delivery delays and engine supply issues.

July 30, 2025

Boeing Sees Strong Deliveries, New Orders in Q2

American planemaker Boeing has published its second-quarter results for the current financial year.

July 25, 2025

Avolon Strengthens Airbus Ties with 90‑Jet Order

Avolon, the world’s second-largest aircraft lessor, has strengthened its ties with Airbus by ordering 15 A330neo and 75 A321neo.

July 25, 2025

Airbus Completes First A350F Horizontal Stabilizer Made in Spain

Airbus marks a production milestone on the A350F freighter program with the delivery of the first horizontal stabilizer in Spain.

July 25, 2025

Embraer Hits Historic High with US$29.7bn Backlog

Embraer closed Q22025 with a record-breaking order backlog of US$29.7 billion, the largest in its 55-year history.

July 25, 2025

NTSB: Boeing to Blame for Mid-Exit Door Plug Blowout

​​Boeing to blame for mid-exit door plug blowout, FAA cited for ineffective oversight of Boeing’s known recordkeeping issues.

July 23, 2025

Airbus Opens Customer Support Center in South Africa

Airbus has opened a new customer support facility in Johannesburg, South Africa, for its African customers.

July 22, 2025

Boeing 777-8 Freighter Production Moves Forward

The first spar for the 777‑8 Freighter was officially drilled into production at Boeing's Composite Wing Centre in Everett, WA.

June 30, 2025

Embraer Delivers Mexicana's First E195-E2 Jet

Mexicana de Aviación has taken delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.

June 18, 2025

In Photos: Gulfstream's Lineup at the 2025 Paris Air Show

While our editorial focus is on commercial aviation, a rare opportunity presents itself to show the private side of aviation.

June 16, 2025

In Photos: Flying Embraer's KC-390 Above France

Before the start of the 2025 edition of the Paris Airshow, Embraer hosted a media flight on board its KC-390 Millennium testbed.

June 16, 2025

EVE Showcases Full-scale Mockup, Global Market Outlook

At PAS2025, EVE Air Mobility presented the first full-scale mockup, an updated version with all the latest design iterations. 

June 16, 2025

Revo Becomes the Launch Customer of Eve’s eVTOL

The day before the official start of the Paris Air Show 2025, Eve Air Mobility unveiled its latest aircraft design evolution.

June 16, 2025

De Havilland Canada Offers Mining Support, Wildfire Response

PAS2025 deals highlight De Havilland’s role in delivering aircraft tailored to logistical and emergency response functions.

June 14, 2025

Embraer Publishes Commercial Aviation Global Market Outlook

The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer expects demand for 10,500 sub-150-seat jets and turboprops within the next 20 years.

June 14, 2025

Taiwanese UNI Air Signs Firm Order for 19 ATR 72-600

This UNI Air firm order, the largest since 2017, reaffirms ATR’s leadership in regional aviation.

June 12, 2025

Maeve Redesigns Its Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft

Dutch aerospace company Maeve has unveiled a redesign plan for its hybrid-electric regional jets.

June 9, 2025

Boeing Resumes 737 MAX Aircraft Deliveries to China

Boeing has resumed deliveries of its 737 MAX aircraft to China, marking a significant shift following a months-long suspension.

May 25, 2025

Boeing Settles 737 MAX Safety Fraud Case for US$1.1BN

A deal between the DOJ and Boeing will save the aerospace behemoth from criminal prosecution for two 737 MAX fatal crashes.

May 25, 2025

European Setback for China's C919: Certification Delayed

EASA announces C919 certification will take "between three and six years," derailing COMAC’s hopes for a 2025 green light.

May 17, 2025

Will Boeing Get Off Scot-Free Over Fatal 737 MAX Crashes?

Various reports suggest the U.S. DOJ may drop criminal charges against Boeing over the two deadly 737 MAX crashes.

May 14, 2025

Aircraft Deals During POTUS's 2025 Middle East Visit

POTUS's May 2025 Middle East tour generates attention for the major aircraft deals announced in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

May 13, 2025

AviLease Places Its First Direct Boeing 737 MAX Order

Saudi Arabia-based full-service commercial aircraft lessor AviLease has placed its first direct order for Boeing 737 MAX.

May 13, 2025

China Lifts Ban on Boeing after Tariff Truce with US

China will temporarily allow Boeing aircraft deliveries after a trade deal with the US is finalized.

May 10, 2025

Fourth 777-9 Test Aircraft Flies Again with Full Passenger Cabin

Boeing’s fourth 777-9 test aircraft, WH004, returned to the skies on Wednesday from Paine Field in Everett, Washington.

May 2, 2025

Spirit AeroSystems Q1 2025 Results Hit by Boeing Drag 

Spirit AeroSystems’ Q1 2025 financial results, announced May 1 in Wichita, paint a mixed picture for the aerostructures supplier.

May 1, 2025

Airbus Reports Healthy First Quarter 2025 Results

Airbus kicked off 2025 with solid top-line growth and a healthy order book amid supply-chain pressures.

May 1, 2025

Boeing 787 Fleet Crosses 1 Billion Passengers Mark

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet has surpassed 1 billion passengers faster than any wide-body commercial airplane in history.

April 28, 2025

Spirit AeroSystems Divests Airbus Assets for Boeing Sale

Spirit AeroSystems divests Airbus assets, handing over multiple critical aerostructure production facilities before Boeing buyout.

April 28, 2025

From Rivets to Resin: Aviation Industry’s Additive Evolution 

This is how necessity and innovation drove the aerospace sector to embrace 3D printing as a strategic enabler of efficiency.

April 27, 2025

Boeing Employee Survey Reveals Mixed Results

The latest Boeing employees survey reveals low morale in areas such as pride in the company and trust in leadership.

April 27, 2025

4/27/2005: Maiden Flight of the Airbus A380

Today, in 2005, the Airbus A380 made its maiden flight after three years of development.

April 23, 2025

Embraer Posts Record Backlog, Strong Deliveries in Q125

Embraer reported its highest-ever order backlog of US$26.4 billion at quarter's end, with a 20% increase in aircraft deliveries.

April 23, 2025

Boeing Delivers 130 Jets in Q1, Narrows Loss Amid Cash Burn

Boeing’s Q1 2025 results show a recovery in commercial deliveries, modest operational improvements, and tighter liquidity.

April 23, 2025

Boeing to Sell Portions of Digital Aviation Solutions

Boeing will sell principles for data sharing to strengthen its capital structure and focus on its core business.

April 20, 2025

Boeing Begins to Take Back 737 MAX Jets from China

Boeing has begun recalling a few 737 MAX aircraft that were initially ordered by Chinese carriers amid trade rift.

April 12, 2025

How Narrow, Wide-body Aircraft Maintenance Differs

The intricacies of maintaining large commercial aircraft go far beyond routine inspections and part replacements.

April 2, 2025

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg Faces Senate Scrutiny

Boeing's CEO appeared before the Senate to address concerns about the status of the company's quality transformation.

April 2, 2025

BOC Aviation Orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

BOC Aviation placed a firm order for 50 Boeing 737-8 jets on the same day it ordered an additional 70 A320neo. 

April 2, 2025

Airbus Reveals Next-Gen Single-Aisle Jet Concepts

Airbus shares more details regarding its next-gen single-aisle aircraft's aerodynamics, propulsion, and digital systems.

April 2, 2025

BOC Aviation Orders 70 A320neo Family Aircraft

BOC Aviation has placed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 70 A320neo Family aircraft.

April 2, 2025

Trial Date Set in Government Felony Case Against Boeing

A Texas federal judge sets a June 23 trial date for the U.S. government’s long-running conspiracy case against Boeing.

March 14, 2025

Jackson Square Aviation Announces Order for 50 A320

Jackson Square Aviation is pleased to announce its first direct order with Airbus for 50 A320neo aircraft.

March 1, 2025

Embraer Reports Record 2024 Revenue, Deliveries

Embraer has posted record revenue of US$6.4 billion in 2024, a 21% year-over-year increase.

February 25, 2025

Airbus to Delay A350 Freighter Launch to 2026

European production giant Airbus is set to postpone the launch of the A350F Freighter by about a year.

February 23, 2025

A321XLR with P&W Engine Obtains EASA Certification

Europe's EASA has issued the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR, using Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. 

February 21, 2025

Airbus Delivered 766 Commercial Aircraft in 2024

Airbus’s full-year 2024 results show revenue at US$74.7bn, adjusted EBIT at US$5.8bn, and net result at US$4.7bn.

February 13, 2025

Technical Problems: The Turbulent Story of the BAe ATP

Despite being billed as the 'Advanced Turbo Prop', the BAe ATP was the wrong aircraft at the wrong time.

February 12, 2025

ATR in 2024: Strong Sales, Delivery Target Met

ATR 2024 full-year results show growth driven by successful partnerships, current and new.

February 7, 2025

Boeing: South Asia to Add 2.8K Jets by 2045

Boeing has estimated enormous growth in the Indian and South Asian airline business.

January 27, 2025

FAA Issues Airworthiness Directives for Embraer ERJ 190

The Federal Aviation Administration released two new airworthiness directives for Embraer jets.

January 25, 2025

Airbus Discontinues Beluga Transport Service

Airbus has announced the immediate suspension of its Airbus Beluga Transport operations.

January 23, 2025

EASA Grants ATR 72-600 Starlink Certification

ATR is introducing Starlink high-speed internet connectivity onboard its ATR 72-600 turboprops.

January 16, 2025

Boeing Reports Q4, Full Year 2024 Deliveries

Boeing releases underwhelming delivery figures for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024.

January 10, 2025

Airbus Reports 766 Commercial Jet Deliveries in 2024

Airbus delivered 766 commercial aircraft to 86 customers in 2024, registering 878 gross new orders.

January 3, 2025

Watershed Year: Boeing’s Challenging 2024

That 2024 has been a tough year for Boeing is an understatement. Here are the defining events.

December 13, 2024

Boeing to Invest US$1 Billion in SC Dreamliner Facility

Boeing announces an investment of US$1 billion in its 787 Dreamliner manufacturing campuses.

December 10, 2024

Boeing Restarts 737 MAX Aircraft Production

After a seven-week halt, Boeing restarted its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner production last week.

December 6, 2024

FAA Admin: Boeing 737 MAX Production on Hold

Boeing will not resume 737 MAX production until a new safety management system is implemented.

December 6, 2024

Federal Judge Rejects Boeing-DOJ Settlement

 A federal judge has rejected the plea deal between Boeing and the Justice Department.

December 2, 2024

FAA Mandates Boeing 737 MAX Spoiler Wire Checks

The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive for the Boeing 737-8, 737-9, and 8-200 models.

November 14, 2024

Boeing's Quality Chief for Commercial Jets to Retire

Boeing's Senior Vice President of Quality for Commercial Airplanes will retire next month.

November 12, 2024

Avia Solutions Group Orders 40 Boeing 737-8 Jets

Boeing and Avia Solutions Group sign an agreement for 40 737-8 aircraft and options for 40 more.

November 6, 2024

Boeing CEO Issues Ultimatum for IAM Union Members

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg gives the Machinists Union one last warning before Monday's vote.

November 5, 2024

End of Strike: Boeing Machinists Ratify New Contract

Boeing machinists have reached an agreement, ending a 53-day strike. What are the challenges ahead?

October 24, 2024

No End: Boeing Workers Seek Higher Pay, Pension Return

After last night's ballot, most union members of Boeing machinists decide to remain on strike.

October 23, 2024

Boeing Reports Q3 2024 Results Amid Labor Woes

Boeing releases its financial results for Q3 2024, revealing revenue of US$17.8 billion.

October 19, 2024

Boeing Strike Deal: IAM Union to Vote on New Offer

Boeing has forwarded a negotiated proposal and resolution to its machinists union to end the strike.

October 19, 2024

Spirit AeroSystems Notifies Staff of Furloughs

Spirit AeroSystem’s CFO Irene Esteves addressed staff members regarding upcoming staff furloughs.

October 11, 2024

NTSB Issues Safety Alert on Boeing 737 Rudder System

NTSB issues a safety notice for a potential Boeing 737 rudder control system malfunction.

October 11, 2024

Boeing Cuts 10% of Jobs, Delays the 777X, Ends the 767F

Boeing announced 10% job cuts, a 2026 delay to its 777X, and the end of the 767F program in 2027.

October 11, 2024

FAA Certifies Embraer’s E-Freighter, the E-190F

Embraer’s E-Freighter, the E-190F, has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.