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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...
Singapore boosts defense with F-35A fighter jets acquisition
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will enhance its capabilities significantly with the acquisition of eight Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter...
Cebu Pacific leases additional ATR 72-600 aircraft
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air has reinforced its commitment to affordable, accessible travel within the Philippines by signing a new lease agreement with...
Vietjet to purchase 20 Airbus A330neo planes
Budget carrier Vietjet Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to acquire 20 widebody A330-900 aircraft. The order marks the...
Tibet Airlines orders 50 Chinese-made aircraft from COMAC
China’s Tibet Airlines significantly expanded its fleet on February 20th with a major order from Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) during the...
