Boeing has resumed receiving wing components from Vaero, but the dispute has left a production shortfall affecting its 777 freighters and 767 aircraft.
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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.
Israel has signed an agreement to acquire 12 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, with deliveries expected to begin in the early 2030s. The order will help replace older aircraft in Israel’s 48-helicopter Apache fleet while introducing upgraded sensors, avionics and drone-control capabilities. The agreement follows U.S. approval of a possible 30-helicopter sale valued at $3.8 billion.
Discover how Boeing assembles the 737 MAX at its Renton factory. From rail-delivered fuselages and electrical wiring to cabin installation, engines and final checks, explore the ten production stages behind one of the world’s best-known single-aisle aircraft.
Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 performs a go-around at LAX after a near tail strike, lands safely and delays its return flight.