After 35 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force, John Alexander has entered a new chapter at Boeing Canada. From flying helicopters on international operations to commanding an RCAF training division, his aviation career now continues in the aerospace industry.
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A Derbyshire engineer has buried a former Bmibaby Boeing 737-500 fuselage in his garden after purchasing it for £4,000 on Facebook Marketplace.
The 777-9 has landed at KeflavÃk International Airport in Iceland for the first time, marking the 10th country in its international flight-test campaign. The visit focuses on crosswind testing as the aircraft continues its evaluation programme ahead of its planned first delivery in 2027.
Boeing has resumed receiving wing components from Vaero, but the dispute has left a production shortfall affecting its 777 freighters and 767 aircraft.
Boeing shares plunged nearly 10% after CEO Kelly Ortberg confirmed that the company would miss its 2026 delivery target of 500 aircraft.
Boeing’s 777 Freighter fleet has overtaken all 747 freighter variants in service, with more than 330 aircraft now operating worldwide.
Boeing 777X test pilots are estimated to earn between $100,000 and more than $250,000 annually in 2026. Their salaries depend on experience, technical expertise, and certification responsibilities. Public salary benchmarks, Boeing’s specialist job postings, and the 777X certification campaign provide insight into the earnings and skills associated with this highly technical aviation career.
The FAA has ordered mandatory horizontal stabilizer inspections for 1,987 US-registered Boeing 737NG aircraft after reports of pitch oscillations linked to excessive freeplay. The directive takes effect on November 23, 2026, and requires operators to inspect the stabilizer hinges and jackscrew, with additional checks or repairs depending on the results.
The United States introduced the first operational fifth-generation fighter, the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, in 2005.
Boeing’s 777X combines a 235-inch-wide cabin, electronically dimmable windows, adaptable ceiling designs and a 6,000-foot target cabin altitude.