U.S. FAA issues emergency directive on 2,000 Boeing 737s parked in pandemic
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday issued an emergency airworthiness directive for 2,000 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 NG and Classic… Read More »
Airbus offers a concession to get out of costly trade dispute with US
Aircraft maker says it will now start paying higher interest on loans extended by states The longer running dispute between… Read More »
Spirit Aerosystems braces for deeper 737 production cut through 2022: CNBC
Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc (SPR.N) has spoken with lenders to loosen some of its debt terms as it expects deliveries… Read More »
U.S. lawmakers probing Boeing 737 MAX seek safety agency’s employee survey records
A U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Monday asked the Federal Aviation Administration to disclose details of an employee survey… Read More »
Boeing faces financial drag from dozens of undelivered 787 jets
After last year’s global grounding of 737 Max, the company had so many of them on hand A Boeing 787… Read More »
Boeing 737 MAX cancellations top 350 planes in first half of 2020
Boeing Co customers canceled orders for 355 of its 737 MAX jets in the first half of 2020, the U.S…. Read More »
Mexico may accept medical kit in barter for presidential jet
Mexico’s government is considering a $120 million bid for a luxurious presidential jet after an unidentified prospective buyer offered to… Read More »
Airbus fails to net an aircraft order for third straight month
Clients are pushing back even on agreed orders, and inventory is piling up for Airbus Airbus is getting hit with… Read More »
Rolls-Royce burns through 3 billion pounds, expects more cash outflows
Aerospace engineer Rolls-Royce (RR.L) burned through 3 billion pounds ($3.8 billion) in the first half as the hours flown by… Read More »
Airbus first-half deliveries hit 16-year low despite June bounce
Airbus (AIR.PA) deliveries rose 50% in June compared with May and reached their highest level since the coronavirus crisis spread… Read More »
ATR to reduce airline production by 50%
Franco-Italian turboprop maker ATR has announced that it plans to reduce its production by 50% in response to the COVID-19… Read More »
End of the runway for 747 jumbo as Boeing placed final part orders
Boeing and suppliers set the final number of parts it would need for the 747 jumbo jet program at least… Read More »
Israeli defence contractors partner with UAE tech firm to fight coronavirus
Two Israeli defense contractors will partner with Abu Dhabi-based technology company Group 42 to develop technologies to help fight the… Read More »
Boeing to pull the plug on its 747 jumbo jet
Boeing Co (BA.N) is pulling the plug on its 747 jumbo jet, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. The 747 democratized… Read More »
U.S. regulator, Boeing complete 737 MAX certification test flights
The Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing Co (BA.N) have completed certification test flights on the 737 MAX, a key milestone… Read More »
Boeing completes 737 Max certification test flights
Plane has been grounded since March 2019 after two fatal crashes A Boeing 737-7 Max aircraft lands at north side… Read More »
Boeing quietly pulls plug on the 747, closing era of jumbo jets
It’s a moment that aviation enthusiasts long have dreaded File photo: A Boeing 747 passenger aircraft. Boeing Co. hasn’t told… Read More »
Boeing fell short in disclosing key changes to Max
A government watchdog says Boeing didn’t give regulators documents about changes it made A Boeing 737 MAX 8 is shown… Read More »
Airbus to cut 15,000 jobs to survive coronavirus crisis
Airbus is cutting 15,000 jobs within a year, including 900 already earmarked in Germany, saying its future is at stake… Read More »
Airbus says to shed 15,000 jobs
Airbus on Tuesday unveiled plans to shed around 15,000 jobs including 900 already earmarked in Germany, saying its future was… Read More »
Airbus has ditched $10b target from its services business
Manufacturer says that it remains fully committed to ongoing aircraft projects Airbus has put an end to the A380 but… Read More »
Airbus starts biggest-ever restructuring with 15,000 jobs to go
Airbus has about 135,000 employees globally The logo of Airbus is pictured at the entrance of the Airbus facility in… Read More »