Boeing F-47 NGAD Spotted in Area 51 Thermal Image
A viral thermal image of a triangular aircraft near Area 51 has fueled speculation regarding the development of the Boeing F-47 NGAD fighter.
Jun 6, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Boeing to Open Everett 737 MAX Assembly Line July 6
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg announced a new Everett, Washington assembly line to boost 737 MAX production to 52 aircraft monthly by early 2027.
Jun 6, 20264 min
Manufacturing
NASA HiCAM Project Targets 80 Aircraft per Month Rate
NASA's HiCAM initiative aims to scale composite manufacturing to 80 aircraft per month to support next-generation single-aisle fleet production.
Jun 5, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Beta Technologies ALIA Takes Flight in FAA Testing Program
Beta Technologies' all-electric ALIA aircraft has begun flight testing as the firm pursues FAA certification for its eVTOL and eCTOL variants.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 777X and 737 MAX Delivery Delays Extend into 2027
Boeing faces a 2027 delivery pushback for the 777X as the FAA prioritizes 737 MAX certification, impacting fleet plans for major carriers like Emirates.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Manufacturing
India Eyes 200 Russian Aircraft for Regional Expansion
India is evaluating the purchase of 200 Russian regional aircraft to bolster connectivity in tier-2 and tier-3 cities via local manufacturing.
Jun 4, 20263 min
Manufacturing
Global Aircraft Backlog Hits Record 16,683 Units
A record 16,683 aircraft backlog for Airbus and Boeing represents 12 years of production, driven by a surge in demand during April 2026.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Manufacturing
United Airlines Receives First iMTOW Boeing 787-9
United Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 with an Increased Maximum Takeoff Weight, boosting payload and range for long-haul routes.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Airbus A350-1000ULR Completes Maiden Flight for Qantas
The Airbus A350-1000ULR, the world's longest-range airliner, completed its maiden flight in Toulouse as part of the Qantas Project Sunrise program.
Jun 2, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Cleared to Raise 737 MAX Output to 47 Monthly
The FAA has approved an increase in Boeing 737 MAX production to 47 aircraft per month following a successful safety and quality capstone review.
Jun 2, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 737 MAX 7 and 10 Near Final FAA Certification
Boeing nears FAA certification for its 737 MAX 7 and 10 variants, with approvals expected by the end of 2026 after completing major flight tests.
May 31, 20264 min
Manufacturing
NASA X-59 Supersonic Flight Tests Near Mach 1 Milestone
NASA and Lockheed Martin are preparing the X-59 for its first supersonic flight in early June 2026 to test quiet sonic technology.
May 30, 20264 min
Manufacturing
AeroDelft Hydrogen Aircraft Completes RTHA Taxi Tests
The AeroDelft Project Phoenix aircraft successfully completed gaseous hydrogen taxi tests at Rotterdam The Hague Airport in May 2026.
May 30, 20264 min
Manufacturing
AutoFlight V5000 Matrix Completes eVTOL Formation Flight
AutoFlight successfully tested its V5000 Matrix eVTOL in a three-aircraft formation, advancing CAAC airworthiness certification for the heavy-lift model.
May 30, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Airbus vs Boeing 2026: Certification and Market Trends
Boeing leads Q1 2026 deliveries while the industry navigates a record 16,656 aircraft backlog and ongoing FAA certification processes.
May 29, 20264 min
Manufacturing
SkyNRG, KLM Start Construction on Delfzijl SAF Plant
SkyNRG and KLM have begun building a 100,000-ton capacity SAF facility in the Netherlands, with operations set to commence in 2028.
May 29, 20263 min
Manufacturing
Electra EL9 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Targets 2029 Entry
Electra Aero is developing the EL9, a hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft designed for regional travel, with over 2,200 provisional orders secured.
May 28, 20263 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 737 MAX 10 Certification Gains FAA Test Authority
Boeing has received FAA Type Inspection Authorization for its 737 MAX 10, a critical milestone in the aircraft's multi-year certification program.
May 28, 20264 min
Manufacturing
FAA Clears Boeing 737 MAX Production Hike to 47 Monthly
The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing to increase 737 MAX production to 47 jets monthly as MAX 7 certification nears this summer.
May 27, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 737 MAX Production Raised to 47 Jets Monthly
The FAA authorized Boeing to increase 737 MAX production to 47 jets monthly following a successful capstone review and a new 200-aircraft China order.
May 27, 20264 min
Manufacturing