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Condor Bids Farewell to Boeing 757-300s
German airline Condor has decided to retire its Boeing 757-300 aircraft, which have been in service with the carrier for a remarkable 35 years. On November 5, 2025, the airline will operate a special farewell flight on the Frankfurt–Vienna route, marking the final journey of this iconic model. Until the end of October, Condor will continue to operate six Boeing…
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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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Boeing Broke an August Record but Fell Behind Airbus
The world’s two largest aircraft manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus, released their delivery and order reports for August. Boeing posted its best August performance since 2018, delivering 57 aircraft. However, during the same period, Airbus delivered 61 aircraft to customers, surpassing its rival. In the first eight months of 2025, Boeing delivered a total of 385 aircraft, already exceeding last year’s…
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Boeing 777-9 Completes Extended Brake Tests
Boeing has completed the dry runway brake tests of the 777-9 prototype, which lasted 63 days. The tests took longer than the planned 30 days, and the aircraft underwent 117 tire changes during this period. The team worked under variable weather conditions in Oklahoma, including wind, storms, and hail. The first prototype, WH001, arrived at Clinton-Sherman Airport in March. The…
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Critical Hearing in Boeing Case
A judge in the United States will hear objections to a settlement that would allow Boeing to avoid criminal prosecution over two fatal 737 MAX crashes. Judge Reed O’Connor, serving in Texas, will review objections raised by the families of victims from the 2018 crash in Indonesia and the 2019 crash in Ethiopia, which together claimed 346 lives. Details of…
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Boeing Secures 30 New 737 MAX Orders from Macquarie AirFinance
Boeing has received an order for 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from aircraft leasing company Macquarie AirFinance, bringing the company’s total orders for this model to 70. The agreement, finalized in July 2025, had previously appeared on Boeing’s order list under an “unidentified customer.” The new order is part of Macquarie AirFinance’s fleet renewal strategy, with deliveries scheduled through…
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United Airlines Strengthens Its Fleet with 737 MAX 9 Deliveries
United Airlines is accelerating its fleet expansion efforts. The carrier has taken delivery of five Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft in just one week, marking a notable pace of growth. With these additions, the number of 737 MAX 9s is expected to soon surpass the airline’s 737-900ER fleet. While United previously relied heavily on the 737NG series, the airline has…
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Hawaiian Airlines Converts Part of 787-9 Orders to 787-10
Hawaiian Airlines, under Alaska Air Group, has revised its fleet plan by converting five Boeing 787-9 orders to the larger-capacity 787-10. While the 787-10 has a shorter range than the 787-9, it offers sufficient capability for Seattle-based routes to Asia and Europe. The new aircraft will feature a three-class configuration with over 300 seats, including business, premium economy, and economy…
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Boeing Moves Final Stored 737 Max Out of Moses Lake
👉🏻Boeing has removed the last of 450 stored 737 Max aircraft, originally grounded in 2019, from its Moses Lake facility. The company announced that this marks the end of a six-year storage effort. 👉🏻The delivery delays were attributed to factors such as the pandemic, trade tensions with China, and required quality fixes. The final aircraft stored at Moses Lake, a…
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Boeing in Talks with China for 500-Aircraft Order
👉🏻US aircraft manufacturer Boeing is in discussions with China over a potential order of up to 500 commercial aircraft. Negotiations are ongoing regarding aircraft type, quantity, and delivery schedules, with the process reportedly linked to easing trade tensions between the US and China. 👉🏻Chinese airlines are said to have communicated their aircraft requirements to the negotiation team. If the order…
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