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Boeing pauses 777X testing after discovering structural issue
Boeing has paused flight testing of its 777X aircraft after identifying a structural problem in a component between the engine and the wing....
Boeing names Kelly Ortberg as new president and CEO
Boeing has appointed Kelly Ortberg as its new president and chief executive officer, effective August 8, 2024. The aerospace company’s board of directors...
Embraer unveils automated takeoff system, E-Jet upgrades
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has unveiled a series of groundbreaking advancements for its commercial jet lineup at the Farnborough International Airshow. Centerstage is...
Boeing projects demand for 44,000 new airplanes by 2043
Boeing has released its 2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), projecting a demand for nearly 44,000 new commercial airplanes over the next 20 years....
Airbus A321XLR receives EASA certification
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted type certification to the Airbus A321XLR powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, paving the way...
Boeing scales back commercial presence at Farnborough Airshow
Boeing has announced a reduced commercial presence at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow, opting instead to focus on strengthening safety and quality measures...
Aviation Capital Group orders 35 Boeing 737 MAX jets
Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) has placed a firm order for 35 Boeing 737 MAX jets, the companies announced Monday. The order includes...
Boeing 777X begins FAA certification flights
Boeing’s 777X program has reached a crucial milestone as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted authority to begin certification flight tests, marking a...
Boeing pleads guilty in 737 MAX crashes
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge of conspiring to defraud the US government in connection with the two fatal...
Boeing to buy Spirit AeroSystems as Airbus acquires key units
In a significant shake-up of the aerospace industry, Boeing has announced plans to acquire Spirit AeroSystems in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately...
