Vietnam Airlines Finalizes Order for 50 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft
Vietnam Airlines has finalized a commitment for 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft to support its fleet modernization and expansion on regional Asian routes.
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Vietnam Airlines has finalized a commitment for 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft to support its fleet modernization and expansion on regional Asian routes.
Boeing secured an early 2026 lead over Airbus, delivering 46 aircraft and booking 103 net new orders in January, driven by strong 737 MAX production.
Airbus delivered 78 aircraft in October 2025, outpacing Boeing's 53, as both OEMs face challenges meeting annual targets amid supply chain issues.
Airbus projects 870 aircraft deliveries for 2026, widening its production gap over Boeing, which anticipates a modest 10% increase from its 600 units in 2025.
Vietnam Airlines has finalized an order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to support significant route growth driven by rising air travel demand in Southeast Asia.
Boeing delivered 46 aircraft in January 2026, ramping up 737 MAX production as China's Comac C919 targets entry into the key African market.
Boeing delivered 46 aircraft in January 2026, outpacing Airbus's 19, signaling a production rebound after the FAA lifted its 737 MAX output cap.
Airbus maintained its lead as the world's largest planemaker with 793 deliveries in 2025, while Boeing showed a resurgence by securing 1,173 net orders.
Boeing started 2026 with 46 deliveries and 107 orders in January, surpassing Airbus's 19 deliveries and 49 orders, signaling a potential shift in momentum.
Boeing aims for a 737 MAX production rate of 63 jets per month by 2028; the plan requires FAA approval and steady incremental increases every six months.
Boeing plans to produce 63 737 aircraft monthly by expanding its Everett facility; the move aims to meet soaring global demand for narrowbody jets.
Boeing surpassed Airbus in aircraft deliveries and orders during January 2026; the shift marks a major recovery for the American plane maker.
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.
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.
Boeing delivered 46 commercial jets and secured 103 net orders in January 2026, significantly outpacing Airbus during a strong start to the new year.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is advancing a potential 14-aircraft Boeing order, including 787 and 737 MAX jets, amid a new US-Bangladesh reciprocal tariff agreement.
Boeing secured its largest-ever Landing Gear Exchange (LGE) contract with Singapore Airlines Group at the Singapore Airshow, covering over 75 737 MAX and 787 jets to minimize aircraft downtime.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford confirms Boeing is progressing on manufacturing oversight, but full aircraft certification authority restoration requires more work.
Airbus and Boeing delivered an estimated 72 aircraft in January 2026, a post-year-end drop reflecting a December surge and contractual delivery timing.
Boeing reported its first quarterly net profit in over three years, driven by a $9.6 billion asset sale and the easing of FAA 737 MAX production caps.