Airbus Seeks Compensation from P&W for GTF Engine Delays
Airbus is seeking compensation from Pratt & Whitney over persistent GTF engine delivery delays that have severely impacted its A320neo production schedule.
Mar 21, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 777-9 Secures Key FAA Approval, Nearing 2027 Service Entry
Boeing's 777-9 received a key FAA approval, advancing the delayed widebody jet toward a planned 2027 commercial debut with launch customer Lufthansa.
Mar 21, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Airbus Escalates Pratt & Whitney Dispute Over A320neo Engine Delays
Airbus is seeking damages from Pratt & Whitney over GTF engine delays impacting A320neo production targets and its 2026 delivery forecast.
Mar 20, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Airbus, Boeing Face Narrowbody Delivery Pauses in 2026
Airbus and Boeing face significant production delays in early 2026 due to quality control issues with the A320neo fuselage and 737 MAX wiring.
Mar 20, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Opens Fourth 737 MAX Line for MAX 10 Certification Push
Boeing is opening a fourth 737 MAX assembly line in Everett to support the 737 MAX 10's certification, now expected in late 2026.
Mar 19, 20266 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Projects BCA Losses Through H1 2026 Amid Quality Push
Boeing Commercial Airplanes will operate at a loss through H1 2026 while it stabilizes production, despite a 40% reduction in manufacturing defects.
Mar 18, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 777-9 vs A350-1000: New Widebody Duel Shapes Long-Haul Market
Boeing's 777-9 faces a 2027 service entry amid certification delays, ceding market momentum to Airbus's long-range A350-1000 in a key widebody duel.
Mar 18, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Lowers Q1 Delivery Forecast Amid Quality, Certification Issues
Boeing's Q1 deliveries for the 737 and 787 will be lower than expected due to a quality issue and certification timing, but annual targets remain.
Mar 17, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Monitors Supply Chain for Disruptions Amid Middle East Conflict
Boeing is actively assessing its supply chain for disruptions from the Middle East conflict, requiring suppliers to report on any regional operations.
Mar 17, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Airbus Deliveries Lag in Early 2026, Jeopardizing Yearly Target
Airbus deliveries fell 17% year-over-year in early 2026, threatening its annual target of 870 aircraft due to persistent supply chain bottlenecks.
Mar 16, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Faces 777X Backlog Risk from Middle East Carrier Reliance
Boeing faces significant backlog risk as 14% of its orders, especially for the 777X, are concentrated with Middle Eastern carriers amid instability.
Mar 16, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Airbus Delivers 75 Aircraft in Q1 as Boeing Reworks 737 MAX Jets
Airbus delivered 75 aircraft in Q1 2026 while Boeing addresses wiring defects on 25 undelivered 737 MAX jets, impacting Q1 production totals.
Mar 16, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Delays Some 737 MAX Deliveries Over Wiring Defect
Boeing is slowing some 737 MAX deliveries after discovering scratched wiring, a manufacturing defect that requires inspection and rework on undelivered jets.
Mar 15, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 777-9 Delays Intensify A350-1000 Widebody Rivalry
Boeing's 777-9 delivery delay to 2027 strengthens the market position of the Airbus A350-1000, intensifying competition in the long-haul sector.
Mar 15, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Airbus BelugaST Completes Final Flight to Broughton Facility
Airbus completed the final flight of its BelugaST #5, which will be converted into a STEM facility in the UK as the larger BelugaXL replaces the fleet.
Mar 14, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 777-9 Delays to 2027 Boost Airbus A350 Widebody Sales
Boeing's 777-9 delivery is delayed to 2027 due to certification issues, pushing major customers like Emirates towards the competing Airbus A350.
Mar 14, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Pauses 737 MAX Deliveries to Repair Damaged Wiring
Boeing has paused 737 MAX deliveries to repair damaged wiring on up to 25 aircraft, causing short-term disruptions for airlines awaiting new jets.
Mar 13, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Pauses Some 737 MAX Deliveries for Wiring Rework
Boeing is pausing some 737 MAX deliveries to fix a wiring defect, a move expected to slow down its first-quarter 2026 delivery schedule.
Mar 12, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Reworks Undelivered 737 MAXs, Slowing Q1 Deliveries
Boeing is reworking undelivered 737 MAX aircraft due to a wiring defect, slowing first-quarter deliveries but not affecting its annual production target.
Mar 10, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Outpaces Airbus in Jan 2026 Orders as Both Face Delivery Delays
Boeing and Airbus reported slow January 2026 deliveries, highlighting persistent aircraft production challenges and aerospace supply chain issues.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Manufacturing