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Boeing Faces Strike Risk Involving 17,000 Engineers
Around 17,000 Boeing engineers and technical specialists have rejected the company’s proposed four-year contract and authorised the SPEEA union to call a strike. With the current contracts set to expire in early October, a strike could begin as early as October 7 if the two sides fail to reach an agreement. Pay increases and the cost of living in the…
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Boeing Engineers and Technical Workers Authorise Strike
Boeing engineers and technical workers have rejected the company’s proposed four-year collective bargaining agreements and authorised their union to call a strike. The offer was rejected by 64.25% of engineers and 71.87% of technical workers, while strike authorisation received support from 87.82% and 89.71%, respectively. With the current contracts set to expire on October 6, a strike could begin as…
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New Footage Emerges of Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Incident
New footage has emerged showing the takeoff incident involving Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner VN-A867, operating flight VN34 from Munich to Hanoi, during which the aircraft failed to become airborne before reaching the end of the runway and suffered a tail strike. The aircraft began its takeoff roll on Runway 26L, which is approximately four kilometres long. Rotation occurred very…
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FAA Orders Fuselage Crack Inspections on 471 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring inspections for possible fuselage cracks on certain Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The directive covers 471 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 MAX 8, MAX 8-200 and MAX 9 aircraft. Inspections will focus on the “bear strap” fuselage reinforcement and surrounding skin near the forward door area. The FAA warned that…
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Boeing’s Order Backlog Reaches Record $715 Billion
Boeing has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The company generated $24.6 billion in revenue and delivered 171 commercial aircraft during the quarter, while its total backlog reached a record $715 billion. Boeing continued to increase production under the 737 MAX programme and launched the new North Line assembly line at its Everett facility. The company…
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Seventh Boeing 777-9 Completes First Flight
Boeing’s 777-9 flight test programme continues to progress, with the seventh prototype aircraft, registered N2008K, successfully completing its maiden flight. The flight lasted around three hours and was conducted over the U.S. states of Washington, Idaho and Oregon, marking another significant milestone for the test fleet. Following its first flight, the aircraft will be prepared for ETOPS certification testing, a…
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System Outage Disrupts American Airlines Flights
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily halted all American Airlines departures nationwide on July 28, 2026, following a major outage affecting the carrier’s information technology systems. The disruption affected American Airlines’ operational infrastructure, prompting the FAA to issue a nationwide ground stop as a safety precaution. The restriction applied only to departures, while aircraft already in the air were…
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Boeing Completes 737 MAX 10 Certification Flights
Boeing has announced the completion of certification flight testing for the 737 MAX 10, the largest member of the 737 MAX family. The company aims to secure certification for both the 737 MAX 10 and 737 MAX 7 by the end of 2026, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. As part of the certification programme, three test aircraft completed…
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Retired After Just Five Months: Two Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft to Be Dismantled
Two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft operated by Brazilian carrier GOL are set to be retired and dismantled for spare parts only months after entering service. The aircraft, registered PS-GRM and PS-GRN, joined the fleet in late 2025 but were withdrawn from operations in February 2026 following recurring issues with their CFM LEAP-1B engines and reported balance-related problems. After serving…
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SMBC Aviation Capital Orders 200 Aircraft from Airbus and Boeing
SMBC Aviation Capital has placed firm orders for a total of 200 narrowbody aircraft from Airbus and Boeing during the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow. The company ordered 100 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, comprising 65 A321neos and 35 A320neos. With the latest agreement, the combined Airbus orders and commitments of SMBC Aviation Capital and its parent company, Sumitomo Corporation, have surpassed…
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