Planemaker
This section is dedicated to the titans of aircraft manufacturing, where innovation meets engineering to create the vessels that connect our world. Aviation enthusiasts, industry professionals, and curious minds will find in-depth content, including: aircraft deliveries, technological breakthroughs, new models, aircraft orders, sustainability efforts, and more.
Embraer’s first converted E-Jet freighter takes flight
The first E190F, a converted passenger jet remodeled for freight transport, successfully completed its inaugural flight on Friday in São José dos Campos...
Gulfstream G700 receives FAA certification, deliveries to begin
The highly anticipated Gulfstream G700 has officially received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for customer deliveries to...
Boeing CEO Calhoun to exit in 2024 shake-up
Boeing has announced significant changes to its leadership team, with CEO Dave Calhoun stepping down at the end of 2024 and Steve Mollenkopf...
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...
