Boeing has absorbed another $280 million loss on the VC-25B Air Force One program, taking its total out-of-pocket charges past $3 billion. The company says the added spending covers extra production and certification resources needed to keep the first fully equipped presidential jet on track for delivery in 2028, more than three years later than originally planned.
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Boeing’s 777-9 program has reached another important certification milestone after its seventh flight-test aircraft completed its maiden flight, taking the program beyond 4,800 flight-test hours.
Airbus has widened the timeframe for the A350F maiden flight, replacing an earlier third-quarter target with a commitment to fly before the end of 2026. Two test aircraft are being assembled in Toulouse for a 400-hour certification campaign, with first delivery still targeted for late 2027 and volume deliveries possible from 2028.
Boeing has completed the final planned certification flight for its 737-10, marking a significant milestone in the development of the largest member of the 737 MAX family.
Boeing expects GE9X engine deliveries to resume as 777-9 certification progresses toward planned customer deliveries.
Airbus weighs A350-2000 launch as Rolls-Royce develops UltraFan engines to challenge Boeing 777X in the 2030s.
FAA proposes Boeing 737 MAX seat inspections after improper installations raised passenger safety and emergency evacuation concerns.
Emirates (EK) president Tim Clark expects Boeing to seriously examine a stretched version of the 777X, provisionally described as a 777-10, as the Dubai-based carrier waits for its long-delayed first 777-9.
Air India upgrades Boeing 787 Dreamliners after FAA safety directive on door assist handles with no operational impact.
American Airlines (AA) has drawn fresh criticism over the condition of its cabins after flight attendants covered a failed window with sheets of paper on a transatlantic red-eye.