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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator completes first flight, marking milestone in supersonic travel revival
In a significant step towards reviving supersonic commercial air travel, Boom Supersonic successfully conducted the inaugural flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft on...
Korean Air to purchase 33 Airbus A350 aircraft
Korean Air, one of the world’s top airlines, is set to sign a contract with Airbus for the procurement of 33 A350 family...
Japan Airlines to introduce 42 new Airbus, Boeing aircraft
Japan Airlines (JAL) announced plans to introduce a total of 42 new aircraft from Airbus and Boeing as part of its fleet renewal...
Silk Way West Airlines expands fleet with additional Boeing 777 Freighter
Azerbaijani cargo airline Silk Way West Airlines has announced an amendment to its contract with Boeing for the purchase of an additional Boeing...
Boeing lands $3.4 billion deal for maritime patrol aircraft
Boeing has secured a major $3.4 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to manufacture 17 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, the company announced...
Ethiopian Airlines to acquire up to 20 Boeing 777X jets
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, has announced an agreement with Boeing to purchase eight 777-9 passenger airplanes, with the potential for...
FAA audit finds Boeing violated manufacturing quality standards
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Monday that a six-week audit of Boeing and its supplier Spirit AeroSystems found multiple instances where...
American Airlines inks major aircraft orders with Airbus, Boeing, Embraer
In a series of massive deals announced on March 4, 2024, American Airlines has ordered hundreds of new aircraft from three major manufacturers...
FAA demands Boeing address quality-control issues, 90-day ultimatum issued
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued Boeing a 90-day ultimatum to address ongoing quality-control problems with its 737 MAX production lines. This...
Airbus Helicopters secures 155 commitments at Heli-Expo 2024
Airbus Helicopters secured 155 commitments for its multi-mission helicopters at Heli-Expo 2024, including 40 firm orders. The European manufacturer’s strong showing at the...
