13 aviation articles tagged “787 Dreamliner”
Air Astana finalizes its largest-ever aircraft purchase, ordering up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to replace its aging 767 fleet and expand globally.
Boeing retired its last 787-8 Dreamliner test aircraft, ZA004, to an Arizona boneyard after 16 years of service to support future fleet development.
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.
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.
Bangladesh's interim government announced a plan to purchase 25 Boeing aircraft for Biman, a Tk 30,000-35,000 crore deal aimed at reducing US tariffs on ready-made garment exports.
Former Boeing quality manager John Barnett, who raised safety concerns about the 787 Dreamliner, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted wound while giving deposition.
The death of former Boeing quality manager John Barnett, who raised concerns about 787 Dreamliner production standards, has intensified scrutiny on the manufacturer and FAA oversight.
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, who raised 787 Dreamliner safety concerns, was found dead of apparent suicide during his retaliation lawsuit deposition.
Boeing announced higher MTOW 787-9/10 Dreamliners will enter service in early 2026, boosting range; the first production 777X flight is set for April.
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.
Boeing reported 160 commercial deliveries in Q4 2025, its strongest quarter since 2018, driven by increased 737 MAX and 787 production.
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest carrier, finalized a 20-aircraft Boeing deal, adding nine 787-9 Dreamliners and eleven 737 MAX jets for major network expansion.
Boeing surpassed Airbus in 2025 net jet orders for the first time since 2018, fueled by major 787 Dreamliner commitments from Delta and Ethiopian Airlines.
