20 aviation articles tagged “Manufacturing”
EASA has certified the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine for the A320neo, clearing the more fuel-efficient and durable powerplant for airline service.
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.
Qantas' first Airbus A350-1000ULR for Project Sunrise has rolled out of the factory in Toulouse, a key step towards launching non-stop flights.
Airbus delivered its 500th A220 aircraft, a key milestone for the former CSeries program now facing significant Pratt & Whitney engine supply constraints.
The FAA is increasing its direct oversight of aircraft manufacturing, capping Boeing 737 MAX production until quality control standards are met.
The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive for all Airbus A350s due to concerns that flight control actuators may have been overstressed in testing.
Boeing confirmed 737 MAX production targets for 2026 but pushed its profitability forecast to 2027 amid ongoing certification delays and integration costs.
Airbus has commenced A350F ground testing in Toulouse, a key milestone for validating its cargo systems ahead of its planned 2027 entry into service.
Airbus faces production pressures from supply chain issues, threatening its 2026 delivery targets despite a record 8,754 aircraft backlog.
Airbus and Boeing are expanding their respective U.S. final assembly lines to increase A320 and 787 production rates amid record aircraft demand.
Boeing has begun final assembly of its first 777-8 Freighter, a key milestone for the 747-400F replacement ahead of 2028 emissions deadlines.
Boeing resumes 737 MAX deliveries after a 10-day wiring defect pause, affirming its annual delivery target of 500 aircraft remains unchanged.
Airbus is seeking compensation from Pratt & Whitney over persistent GTF engine delivery delays that have severely impacted its A320neo production schedule.
Airbus and Boeing face significant production delays in early 2026 due to quality control issues with the A320neo fuselage and 737 MAX wiring.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes will operate at a loss through H1 2026 while it stabilizes production, despite a 40% reduction in manufacturing defects.
Boeing is slowing some 737 MAX deliveries after discovering scratched wiring, a manufacturing defect that requires inspection and rework on undelivered jets.
Boeing has paused 737 MAX deliveries to repair damaged wiring on up to 25 aircraft, causing short-term disruptions for airlines awaiting new jets.
The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive requiring inspections on 17 Boeing 787s for fatigue cracks linked to manufacturing shim gap errors.
Boeing is pausing some 737 MAX deliveries to fix a wiring defect, a move expected to slow down its first-quarter 2026 delivery schedule.
Boeing's 737 MAX family continues to secure strong orders, particularly for the MAX 8, despite ongoing production hurdles and certification delays for the MAX 10.