25 aviation articles tagged “Aircraft Manufacturing”
Airbus delivered 793 aircraft in 2025, securing its market lead over Boeing for the seventh consecutive year despite ongoing supply chain challenges.
Boeing is hiring up to 140 factory workers weekly in the Pacific Northwest to support higher 737 MAX production rates approved by the FAA.
Airbus and Boeing are raising narrow-body production targets despite ongoing supply chain and regulatory challenges impacting their massive backlogs.
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.
Boeing will establish a fourth 737 MAX production line in Everett by mid-2026, aiming to stabilize production and clear its massive order backlog.
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.
Analysts project a 32% upside for Boeing stock, contingent on production stability, key certifications, and flawless Artemis mission execution.
Embraer delivered 44 aircraft in Q1 2026, a 47% year-on-year increase, driven by its production leveling initiatives to smooth out manufacturing cycles.
India's Civil Aviation Minister addresses aircraft procurement delays by promoting domestic manufacturing amid a 1,700-plane order backlog.
EASA leadership signaled a de-escalation in tensions with Boeing, but FAA production caps and ongoing quality control scrutiny continue to pose risks.
Boeing confirms Q1 2026 delivery delays for its 737 MAX aircraft due to newly discovered wiring flaws from a machining error requiring rework.
Boeing secured 103 net orders and delivered 46 aircraft in January 2026, surpassing rival Airbus in a strong start to the year for the US manufacturer.
Boeing has completed the wing-body join for its first 777-8F freighter in Everett, moving the next-generation cargo aircraft into final assembly.
Boeing's delayed 777-9 faces Airbus's established A350-1000 in a renewed competition for dominance on ultra-long-haul intercontinental routes.
Boeing is opening a fourth 737 MAX assembly line in Everett to support the 737 MAX 10's certification, now expected in late 2026.
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.
Airbus deliveries fell 17% year-over-year in early 2026, threatening its annual target of 870 aircraft due to persistent supply chain bottlenecks.
Boeing faces significant backlog risk as 14% of its orders, especially for the 777X, are concentrated with Middle Eastern carriers amid instability.
Airbus delivered 75 aircraft in Q1 2026 while Boeing addresses wiring defects on 25 undelivered 737 MAX jets, impacting Q1 production totals.
Boeing's 777-9 delivery delay to 2027 strengthens the market position of the Airbus A350-1000, intensifying competition in the long-haul sector.
