Lufthansa's First Boeing 777-9 Completes Maiden Flight
The first production Boeing 777-9 for Lufthansa has completed its inaugural flight, a key step for the delayed 777X certification program.
May 8, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Airbus April Deliveries Fall to 67 on Engine Shortage
Airbus delivered 67 aircraft in April, falling behind its annual pace and pressuring its goal of 870 jets for 2026 due to engine supply shortages.
May 7, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 737 MAX Hiring Ramps Up for New Everett Line
Boeing is hiring 100-140 workers weekly to staff a new fourth 737 MAX production line in Everett, aiming to expand capacity and meet strong demand.
May 6, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Airbus A320neo Bottleneck Risks 2026 Delivery Target
Airbus's 2026 delivery target is at risk from a production bottleneck that caused a €5.2 billion inventory surge and a 16% drop in Q1 deliveries.
May 5, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Outdelivers Airbus in Q1 2026 Amid Production Pressures
Boeing's Q1 2026 deliveries surpassed Airbus for the first time since 2019, though both OEMs face persistent supply chain and production constraints.
May 4, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Confirms 'Years' of Rework for Stored 777-9 Aircraft
Boeing's CEO confirms that over 30 stored 777-9s require years of modifications to meet FAA standards, further delaying the widebody program to 2027.
May 3, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Airbus Tackles A320neo Delays Amid Surging Aircraft Inventory
Airbus is resolving A320neo delivery delays from engine shortages and defects, which caused a €5.2 billion inventory surge and an 11% revenue drop in...
May 2, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Overtakes Airbus in Q1 2026 Deliveries for First Time Since 2018
Boeing delivered more aircraft than Airbus in Q1 2026 for the first time since 2018, driven by a 737 MAX ramp-up and Airbus engine shortages.
May 2, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Airbus Targets June to Realign Production After Q1 Delivery Dip
Airbus aims to resynchronize aircraft production and deliveries by June after quality and administrative issues severely impacted its Q1 2026 financials.
May 1, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Airbus Q1 Profits Fall 52% Amid Engine Shortages as Boeing Deliveries Rise
Airbus's Q1 2026 profits plunged 52% due to engine shortages, allowing rival Boeing to reclaim the quarterly lead in aircraft deliveries since 2018.
May 1, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Embraer Praetor 600E Secures Triple Certification from FAA, EASA, ANAC
Embraer's Praetor 600E secured triple certification from ANAC, FAA, and EASA, clearing the super-midsize jet with its upgraded cabin for global markets.
May 1, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Airbus Delivers 793 Aircraft in 2025, Topping Boeing for 7th Straight Year
Airbus delivered 793 aircraft in 2025, securing its market lead over Boeing for the seventh consecutive year despite ongoing supply chain challenges.
Apr 20, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Vertical Aerospace Completes Piloted VX4 eVTOL Transition Under UK Oversight
Vertical Aerospace completed a full piloted transition of its VX4 eVTOL, becoming the second company globally to reach this key certification milestone.
Apr 19, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage Engine Gains EASA Certification for A320neo
EASA has certified the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine for the A320neo, clearing the more fuel-efficient and durable powerplant for airline service.
Apr 19, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Hires 140 Workers Weekly to Boost Pacific Northwest Jet Production
Boeing is hiring up to 140 factory workers weekly in the Pacific Northwest to support higher 737 MAX production rates approved by the FAA.
Apr 16, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Surpasses Airbus in Q1 2026 Deliveries, First Lead Since 2018
Boeing delivered 143 aircraft in Q1 2026, surpassing Airbus for the first time since 2018 as engine shortages hampered A320neo family production.
Apr 16, 20265 min
Manufacturing
AVIC's HH-200 Unmanned Cargo Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight in China
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.
Apr 15, 20264 min
Manufacturing
China Eastern Launches C919 Service on Harbin-Shanghai Route
China Eastern Airlines has launched COMAC C919 service on the Harbin-Shanghai route, expanding the operational network for China's homegrown jetliner.
Apr 15, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Surpasses Airbus in Q1 2026 Aircraft Deliveries, First Time Since 2018
Boeing delivered 143 jets in Q1 2026, surpassing Airbus's 114 amid ongoing engine supply chain constraints for the European manufacturer.
Apr 15, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Deliveries Slip in March 2026 Amid 737 MAX Wiring Rework
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.
Apr 14, 20264 min
Manufacturing