COMAC C909 Expands Xinjiang Fleet to 30 Aircraft
Chinese carriers have deployed 30 COMAC C909 jets across Xinjiang to improve regional connectivity using state-subsidized, lower-capacity operations.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Airlines
Maeve Aerospace Bankruptcy Ends MJ500 Hybrid-Electric Project
The Court of The Hague declared Maeve Aerospace bankrupt, ending the development of the MJ500 hybrid-electric regional jet and its industry partnerships.
Jun 2, 20264 min
Business
Record Aircraft Backlogs Stall Boeing, Airbus Deliveries
Record aircraft backlogs at Boeing and Airbus are delaying new plane deliveries, driven by ongoing engine and component supply chain shortages.
May 16, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Books 135 Jets in April, Best Start Since 2014
Boeing booked 135 net orders in April 2026, its strongest four-month start since 2014, driven by high demand for its 737 MAX and widebody jets.
May 13, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Studies New Narrowbody to Counter Airbus A321neo
Boeing is intensifying studies for a new narrowbody aircraft, a potential 737 MAX replacement, aiming for a mid-2030s service entry to counter the...
May 12, 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
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 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 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
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
Airbus, Boeing Push Narrow-Body Output Amid Supply Chain Strain
Airbus and Boeing are raising narrow-body production targets despite ongoing supply chain and regulatory challenges impacting their massive backlogs.
Apr 14, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Airbus Delivers 60 Jets in March; Q1 Output Down 16% from 2025
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.
Apr 9, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Boeing to Open 737 MAX Everett Production Line in Mid-2026
Boeing will establish a fourth 737 MAX production line in Everett by mid-2026, aiming to stabilize production and clear its massive order backlog.
Apr 9, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Surpasses Airbus in Early 2026 Deliveries Amid Supply Chain Issues
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.
Apr 6, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Targets 32% Stock Upside Amid Production Gains
Analysts project a 32% upside for Boeing stock, contingent on production stability, key certifications, and flawless Artemis mission execution.
Apr 4, 20265 min
Business
Embraer Deliveries Surge 47% in Q1 2026 on Production Leveling
Embraer delivered 44 aircraft in Q1 2026, a 47% year-on-year increase, driven by its production leveling initiatives to smooth out manufacturing cycles.
Apr 3, 20264 min
Manufacturing
India Tackles Aircraft Supply Bottleneck with Domestic Manufacturing
India's Civil Aviation Minister addresses aircraft procurement delays by promoting domestic manufacturing amid a 1,700-plane order backlog.
Mar 29, 20264 min
Manufacturing
EASA Signals Regulatory Truce With Boeing, Production Risks Persist
EASA leadership signaled a de-escalation in tensions with Boeing, but FAA production caps and ongoing quality control scrutiny continue to pose risks.
Mar 29, 20266 min
Regulatory
Boeing Faces 737 MAX Delivery Delays in Q1 2026 Over Wiring Flaw
Boeing confirms Q1 2026 delivery delays for its 737 MAX aircraft due to newly discovered wiring flaws from a machining error requiring rework.
Mar 28, 20265 min
Manufacturing