Boeing

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.

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.

The US Air Force is nearing a dedicated F-47 production line as Boeing expands its St. Louis facilities. The program is advancing toward design completion and a targeted 2028 first flight, with at least 185 aircraft planned. The Air Force says existing fighter production capacity must also expand as it prepares for the F-47 and Collaborative Combat Aircraft.