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Boeing Unveils 747-8 VIP Turnkey Program
Boeing has taken luxury air travel to new heights with the launch of its 747-8 VIP Turnkey Service, offering a fully integrated, Boeing-managed experience for the world’s most exclusive flyers. Announced at Las Vegas on October 14, 2025, the program redefines what it means to fly privately—combining unparalleled comfort, range, and personalized design under a single Boeing contract. The 747-8 VIP, the…
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Turkish Airlines Could Shift 150 Boeing Orders to Airbus if Engine Talks Fail
According to a Reuters report, Turkish Airlines (THY) Chairman Ahmet Bolat said that if negotiations with engine supplier CFM International do not progress, the airline may redirect its Boeing 737 MAX orders to Airbus. Speaking to Reuters in Stockholm, Bolat said that THY would continue its agreement with Boeing if CFM offered favorable financial terms but noted that disagreements over…
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Boeing Awaits EU Approval for Spirit AeroSystems Acquisition
Boeing is expected to soon receive approval from the European Union for its $4.7 billion acquisition of aircraft parts manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems. According to Reuters, the European Commission is set to announce its decision by October 14, with approval likely to be conditional on Boeing divesting certain Spirit facilities. The company aims to regain control over its supply chain and…
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Boeing Prepares to Increase 737 MAX Production Rate
Boeing is preparing to implement a new plan starting in October to ramp up the production pace of its 737 MAX program. According to a report by Bloomberg, the company has informed its suppliers that monthly production will be increased to 42 aircraft. It was stated that Boeing aims to gradually boost production in a balanced manner throughout the process.…
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Airbus Officially Surpasses Boeing in Narrow-Body Market
The fierce competition in the narrow-body passenger aircraft market reached a historic turning point as of September 2025. Airbus has delivered more than 12,250 aircraft from its A320 family, officially surpassing Boeing’s 737 series in total deliveries for the first time. The European manufacturer launched the A320 program in the 1980s and has since produced one of the most successful…
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Boeing 777X Deliveries Delayed to 2027
The delivery schedule of Boeing’s next-generation widebody aircraft, the 777X, has been postponed once again. The first deliveries, initially planned for mid-2026, were first pushed to the end of the year and are now delayed until 2027. According to Bloomberg, this delay is expected to cost Boeing billions of dollars. Introduced at the 2013 Dubai Airshow, the 777X has drawn…
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Boeing Denies New Aircraft Claims
Boeing has denied reports that it is developing a new aircraft to replace the 737 MAX. The company stated that it is only conducting technology and configuration studies and has not yet launched a new program. The statement emphasized that the priority remains delivering approximately 6,000 orders and completing the certification processes for the 737-7, 737-10, and 777-9 models. Boeing…
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Boeing and Rolls-Royce Hold Talks on New Aircraft
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Boeing has held a confidential meeting with Rolls-Royce regarding its new aircraft project, which is expected to replace the 737 MAX family. The discussions focused on potential new engine options to power the planned aircraft. Sources indicated that the project is still in its early stages but noted that Boeing has…
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Boeing Ends Production of Its Best-Selling Widebody in History
American aircraft manufacturer Boeing has officially ended production of the 777-300ER, the best-selling widebody passenger jet in aviation history. According to the Air Current portal, the program was closed after only one delivery was made in 2024. From now on, the company will focus its production capacity on the new-generation 777X family and shift the 777 program toward cargo aircraft.…
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FAA Fines Boeing $3.1 MillionThe U.S.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $3.14 million civil penalty against Boeing for quality system violations in the production of the 737. The decision follows inspections launched after the January 2024 incident in which a door plug detached mid-flight on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 aircraft. FAA inspectors identified “hundreds” of violations at Boeing’s Renton facility and at…
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