Pilatus Aircraft Ltd has suspended all business jet deliveries to the United States after a 39% tariff on Swiss goods came into effect on August 6, 2025.
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The Boeing 777X has become a standout in modern aviation, not just for its size but for the sheer scale of its powerplants.
Boeing Company has received approval from Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for its proposed all-stock, $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems.
Cathay Pacific (CX) has placed a firm order for 14 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, valued at $8.1 billion, with options for seven more.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) is preparing for the arrival of the long-delayed Boeing 777X, as the aircraft recently resumed test flights from Boeing’s Everett facility near Seattle for the first time in nearly five years.
Japan Airlines (JL) is selling items crafted from retired Boeing 777 (JA772J) aircraft parts at Yokohama Takashimaya (YOK) from July 30 to August 12, 2025.
Lufthansa (LH), the German flag carrier, has announced it will begin operating its newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with empty Business Class seats due to pending certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Growing demand for air travel in Southeast Asia and delays in aircraft deliveries from Airbus and Boeing are pushing regional airlines to consider China’s COMAC C919 as an alternative.
Airbus and Boeing recorded strong aircraft delivery numbers in June 2025, with Airbus narrowly outperforming its US rival.
British Airways (BA), may be planning a refreshed aircraft livery to debut alongside the long-awaited delivery of its Boeing 777X fleet.