Boeing will open a fourth 737 MAX production line in Everett by midsummer.
Boeing will open a fourth 737 MAX production line in Everett by midsummer; the move aims to increase monthly output from 38 to 42 aircraft.
Feb 11, 20262 min
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Boeing retires its final 787 test aircraft ZA004 after 16 years.
Boeing decommissioned its last 787-8 test aircraft, ZA004, after 16 years; the propulsion test bed is headed to storage in Marana, Arizona.
Feb 11, 20262 min
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Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 14 Boeing jets in sweeping US trade agreement.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines will buy 14 Boeing jets under a new US trade pact; the deal shifts the carrier away from Airbus to secure lower export tariffs.
Feb 11, 20263 min
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Natilus raises $28M to launch its first full-scale blended-wing cargo aircraft
Natilus secured $28 million in Series A funding to build and test its first full-scale blended-wing cargo aircraft, aiming to transform the freight market.
Feb 11, 20262 min
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Natilus Updates HORIZON EVO Design to Speed Up FAA Certification by 2030.
Natilus announced design updates for its HORIZON EVO blended-wing-body jet to meet FAA standards, aiming for commercial service by the early 2030s.
Feb 11, 20263 min
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Boeing adds fourth 737 MAX line in Everett to hit new production goals.
Boeing will open a fourth 737 MAX assembly line in Everett by mid-2026; the move aims to boost monthly production to 47 jets to meet global demand.
Feb 11, 20262 min
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China must solve its jet engine puzzle to help COMAC challenge Boeing.
COMAC missed its 2025 C919 delivery targets after a brief US jet engine export ban; the shortfall highlights China's reliance on Western GE-Safran tech.
Feb 11, 20262 min
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Boeing outperformed Airbus in January 2026 with a massive delivery lead.
Boeing delivered 46 commercial jets and secured 103 net orders in January 2026, significantly outpacing Airbus during a strong start to the new year.
Feb 11, 20262 min
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Trump threatens to block Gordie Howe Bridge and decertify Bombardier jets.
President Trump threatened to block the Gordie Howe Bridge and decertify Bombardier jets; the move targets Canadian trade and cross-border logistics.
Feb 10, 20262 min
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Chromalloy secures FAA approval for V2500 Select 8th stage compressor blade PMA.
Chromalloy received FAA approval for its V2500 Select 8th Stage Compressor Blade; the PMA part offers a cost-effective alternative for A320ceo operators.
Feb 10, 20262 min
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Boeing hits 14-year high in January orders with Delta and ACG leading the way.
Boeing recorded 107 aircraft orders in January 2026; the manufacturer also delivered 46 jets, marking its strongest start to a year in over a decade.
Feb 10, 20262 min
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Safran prepares Hyderabad MRO launch with 60 new technicians for LEAP engines.
Safran hired 60 technicians for its Hyderabad MRO; the site will service 300 LEAP engines annually to support India's rapidly growing airline fleets.
Feb 10, 20262 min
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Airbus Hits Star Jet Milestone to Extend Lead Over Boeing
Airbus reached a major milestone in its Star Jet program; the achievement boosts fuel efficiency and delivery reliability to widen the gap over Boeing.
Feb 10, 20263 min
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Airbus and NIDC sign a deal to localize Saudi Arabia's aviation industry.
Airbus and Saudi Arabia's NIDC signed a memorandum to localize the aviation and helicopter industry, supporting the Kingdom's Vision 2030 economic goals.
Feb 10, 20263 min
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Boeing Plans 1H26 Rollout of Enhanced 787 Dreamliners
Boeing is preparing to deliver upgraded 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners with increased maximum takeoff weights in the first half of 2026, allowing for extended route range or increased cargo payload for airlines.
Feb 10, 20261 min
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Will Bangladesh's interim government finalize a long-term deal for 14 new Boeing jets?
The Bangladesh interim government is negotiating a long-term financing deal with Boeing to acquire 14 new aircraft, valued at an estimated Tk 30,000-35,000 crore.
Feb 9, 20263 min
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Qantas Project Sunrise: How the A350-1000ULR Will Break the 22-Hour Flight Record
Qantas is preparing for the world's longest commercial flight with the Airbus A350-1000ULR, which begins flight tests in 2026 for Project Sunrise non-stop routes.
Feb 9, 20263 min
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Why did Airbus pay Spirit AeroSystems €377M to take over 6 key sites?
Airbus closed a strategic deal on December 8, 2025, taking over six Spirit AeroSystems sites and receiving €377 million to stabilize its A220, A320, and A350 supply chain.
Feb 9, 20263 min
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Can Comac's C919 Break the Airbus and Boeing Duopoly in Global Aviation?
Comac's C919 is challenging the Airbus and Boeing duopoly in Asia-Pacific, but Western certification and critical supply chain bottlenecks threaten its global expansion.
Feb 9, 20263 min
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What is the Commercial Vision for Deutsche Aircraft's D328eco Turboprop?
Deutsche Aircraft's new CCO, Anastasija Visnakova, unveiled a commercial vision for the D328eco regional turboprop, targeting EASA/FAA certification by late 2027.
Feb 8, 20263 min
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