Aircraft manufacturing updates covering Boeing, Airbus, and aerospace manufacturers. New models, production milestones, and delivery schedules.
Elroy Air and Barq Group are forming a joint venture with a $200 million investment to establish an Abu Dhabi facility for manufacturing the Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft, boosting MENA logistics.
Boeing's 777X certification faces new uncertainty as the FAA reportedly requests additional safety enhancements for the critical flight control system, risking further delays past the 2027 EIS target.
US aviation giant Boeing secured 1,075 net commercial plane orders in 2025, topping European rival Airbus for the first time since 2018 and signaling a market shift.
Bombardier delivered the final Global 7500, concluding its production run as the ultra-long-range flagship is succeeded by the faster, longer-range Global 8000.
Lufthansa ordered additional Boeing 777X widebody aircraft, reaffirming its long-haul fleet modernization strategy despite the jet's ongoing certification process.
The FAA is investigating new production quality concerns on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, focusing on fuselage gaps that could cause delivery delays and further inspections.
Delta Air Lines has confirmed a major order for up to 60 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, signaling a significant investment in its long-haul fleet modernization and global network expansion.
The FAA is investigating a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner manufacturing defect involving improperly installed fasteners, which could affect recently delivered aircraft.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has placed a firm order with Boeing for 50 737 MAX jets, including 25 737-8 and 25 737-10 models, signaling strong confidence in the narrowbody market.
Boeing secured 1,173 net orders in 2025, surpassing Airbus's 889 for the first time since 2018, despite Airbus retaining the lead in aircraft deliveries (793 vs. 600).
Boeing secured 1,173 net orders in 2025, surpassing Airbus for the first time since 2018, while logging 600 deliveries, its highest total in seven years.
JetZero secured $175 million in Series B financing, accelerating its blended-wing body (BWB) prototype development to challenge the Boeing and Airbus duopoly with a jet promising up to 50% fuel savings.
Boeing will increase 787 Dreamliner production in the second half of 2026 to meet growing global airline demand for widebody jets.
IndiGo, India's largest carrier, secured the top spot for Airbus deliveries in 2025 for the second consecutive year, taking 55 new A320neo family aircraft.
Airbus announced plans to further increase the production rate of its A320neo family aircraft, aiming to meet strong airline demand despite ongoing supply chain disruptions.
Japan Airlines expands its international network by ordering 15 additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, nearly doubling its flagship long-haul fleet.
Airbus and Boeing face significant aircraft delivery delays due to persistent supply chain constraints and engine reliability issues, impacting airline growth and increasing operational costs.
Wizz Air received its 100th Airbus A321neo, a major fleet milestone supporting the ultra-low-cost carrier's aggressive expansion and highlighting strong Airbus production.
Boeing plans to open a fourth 737 MAX assembly line in Everett, Washington, to support future production rate increases and handle the larger MAX 10 variant.
Airbus delivered 793 aircraft in 2025, a 4% increase, securing a record order backlog of 1,000 new orders despite persistent global supply chain bottlenecks.
