Aircraft manufacturing updates covering Boeing, Airbus, and aerospace manufacturers. New models, production milestones, and delivery schedules.
Airbus delivered 793 aircraft in 2025, securing its market lead over Boeing for the seventh consecutive year despite ongoing supply chain challenges.
Vertical Aerospace completed a full piloted transition of its VX4 eVTOL, becoming the second company globally to reach this key certification milestone.
EASA has certified the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine for the A320neo, clearing the more fuel-efficient and durable powerplant for airline service.
Boeing is hiring up to 140 factory workers weekly in the Pacific Northwest to support higher 737 MAX production rates approved by the FAA.
Boeing delivered 143 aircraft in Q1 2026, surpassing Airbus for the first time since 2018 as engine shortages hampered A320neo family production.
China's AVIC has successfully completed the maiden flight of its HH-200 unmanned cargo drone, a key step in developing its low-altitude logistics economy.
China Eastern Airlines has launched COMAC C919 service on the Harbin-Shanghai route, expanding the operational network for China's homegrown jetliner.
Boeing delivered 143 jets in Q1 2026, surpassing Airbus's 114 amid ongoing engine supply chain constraints for the European manufacturer.
Boeing's March deliveries fell to 46 aircraft due to a 737 MAX wiring defect, though the company outpaced Airbus for the first quarter of 2026.
Airbus secured 398 net orders in Q1 2026, driven by A320neo demand, despite a 16% delivery drop from persistent supply chain issues.
Airbus and Boeing are raising narrow-body production targets despite ongoing supply chain and regulatory challenges impacting their massive backlogs.
Qantas' first Airbus A350-1000ULR for Project Sunrise has rolled out of the factory in Toulouse, a key step towards launching non-stop flights.
Boeing's 777-9 has been cleared by the FAA for final certification testing, putting the delayed widebody on a path for a potential 2027 service entry.
Airbus delivered its 500th A220 aircraft, a key milestone for the former CSeries program now facing significant Pratt & Whitney engine supply constraints.
Airbus delivered 60 aircraft in March 2026, bringing its Q1 total to 114, a decline from 2025 due to ongoing supply chain and engine shortages.
Mammoth Freighters received FAA STC approval for its 777-200LRMF conversion, clearing the high-payload freighter for service with Qatar Airways Cargo.
Boeing will establish a fourth 737 MAX production line in Everett by mid-2026, aiming to stabilize production and clear its massive order backlog.
Embraer boosted Q1 2026 aircraft deliveries by 47% to 44 units, driven by strong executive jet demand and a rebound in its defense sector.
Boeing topped Airbus in deliveries and net orders in early 2026, driven by widebody demand as Airbus faced a 17% delivery drop from engine shortages.
Boeing's delayed 777-9 is set to challenge the established Airbus A350-1000, creating new competition in the lucrative long-haul widebody market.