The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delayed certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 after identifying a software issue affecting automated flight guidance on certain 737 MAX aircraft.
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Airbus has flown its A350F freighter for the first time, marking a major milestone for the company’s effort to enter the modern large-freighter market.
Boeing has identified a previously undisclosed software problem affecting some 737 MAX aircraft that could interrupt an automated flight-guidance function during a specific landing scenario.
Airbus has identified a fuselage quality issue affecting about 500 A321neo aircraft, including planes already in service and those still in production.
Boeing’s prospects of securing a fresh mega-order from China appear to be fading ahead of the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Turkish Airlines has finalized an agreement with Boeing for up to 150 737 MAX aircraft, comprising 100 firm 737-8 jets and options for 50 more. The order marks the airline’s largest Boeing single-aisle purchase and supports its Istanbul-based short- and medium-haul network.
FAA proposes Boeing 737 MAX elevator inspections for 95 aircraft after bearing installation concerns, alongside separate structural checks.
Airbus is investing £150 million at Broughton to convert its former A380 factory into an A321 wing line and create 480 new jobs in 2026.
Boeing faces a critical labor deadline as about 17,000 engineers and technical employees represented by the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) prepare to vote on a revised four-year contract.
GE Aerospace says a redesigned mid-seal for the GE9X engine should not delay the Boeing 777X beyond the company’s existing 2027 target. Lufthansa (LH) is among the launch customers awaiting the Boeing 777-9.