Airbus, Boeing Charter Antonov An-124 to Ease Supply Delays
Airbus and Boeing are using Antonov An-124 heavy-lift jets to bypass supply chain bottlenecks and meet critical aircraft delivery targets.
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Airbus and Boeing are using Antonov An-124 heavy-lift jets to bypass supply chain bottlenecks and meet critical aircraft delivery targets.
Boeing delivered 171 commercial aircraft in the second quarter of 2026, bringing its year-to-date total to 314 jets.
Honeywell International has finalized the spin-off of its aerospace division, creating a standalone, pure-play supplier for the aviation industry.
The FAA has proposed a new noise-based standard to replace the 1973 ban on civil supersonic flight over U.S. land, limiting sonic boom overpressure.
Airbus reported 71 gross orders and 89 aircraft deliveries in June 2026, including a 40-jet A320neo family order from an undisclosed customer.
Boeing has launched its new Everett-based North Line to boost 737 MAX production capacity and reach a target of 52 aircraft per month by early 2027.
Airbus delivered 351 commercial aircraft in the first half of 2026, marking a 15% increase and keeping the manufacturer on track for its 870-unit goal.
Airbus set an internal stretch target of 900 commercial aircraft deliveries for 2026, supported by an acceleration to 89 handovers in June.
Boeing is opening a fourth 737 MAX final assembly line in Everett, Washington, to reach a production rate of 47 aircraft per month.
The UK, Italy, and Japan awarded a £4.6 billion contract to Edgewing, advancing the GCAP sixth-generation stealth fighter toward a 2035 service entry.
The FAA proposed replacing the 1973 supersonic overland flight ban with a 0.11 psf noise limit to enable faster transcontinental travel.
Embraer acquired the remaining 50% stake in EZ Air Interior from Safran Cabin, gaining full control of the Mexico-based cabin components manufacturer.
Embraer delivered 65 aircraft in the second quarter of 2026, marking its strongest performance for the period in 16 years.
Embraer delivered 65 aircraft in Q2 2026, a 48% increase from the previous quarter, marking the manufacturer's strongest second quarter in 16 years.
Toyota and Joby Aviation have launched a joint venture to scale production of the Joby S4 eVTOL aircraft, bolstered by a significant funding commitment.
The FAA issued a proposal for noise-based certification standards, aiming to lift the 50-year ban on civil supersonic flight over U.S. land.
Boeing and the SPEEA union have started contract negotiations for 17,000 workers, utilizing Interest-Based Bargaining to avoid potential labor disruptions.
Global aviation faces persistent operational challenges as supply chain constraints and lean network strategies make disruptions a structural reality.
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury confirmed plans to launch the A320 replacement program, code-named eAction, in 2030 with a late-2030s service entry.
Raymond is in negotiations to acquire German aerostructures supplier Deharde to expand its footprint in the global aerospace manufacturing supply chain.