Tag: #aviation

FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10, Clearing Way for Deliveries After Years of Delay

FAA certified Boeing’s 737 MAX 10, clearing the way for deliveries after delays and requiring post‑crisis safety upgrades under tougher oversight.

$BA, #boeing, #aviation, #faa, #737max10

Turkish Airlines finalizes order for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets, 100 firm

Turkish Airlines finalizes purchase of up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX planes — 100 firm — with deliveries scheduled for 2033–2037, boosting Boeing's backlog.

$BA, $THYAO, #boeing, #turkishairlines, #aviation, #737max, #aerospace

GAO: FAA’s Air-Traffic Modernization Lacks Full Cost Estimate and Master Schedule

GAO says the FAA's BNATCS modernization is moving quickly but lacks a comprehensive lifecycle cost estimate and an integrated Phase 1 schedule.

#faa, #gaoreport, #airtraffic, #aviation, #modernization

Anak Krakatau erupts continuously since Sept. 4; ash reaches 50,000 ft, aviation warnings issued

Anak Krakatau has been erupting since Sept. 4, sending ash to about 50,000 ft and prompting aviation alerts and a 3‑km exclusion zone.

#volcano, #indonesia, #aviation, #ash

Archer to Acquire Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid from Boeing; Boeing to Take Stake

Archer will buy Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid to add autonomy, defense drones and airspace software while Boeing takes an equity stake.

$ACHR, $BA, #archer, #boeing, #aviation, #defense

FAA Grants Amended Type Certificate for Boeing 737-7, Clearing Path for Southwest Deliveries

FAA issues amended type certificate for Boeing's 737-7, clearing regulatory obstacles and allowing deliveries to begin with Southwest as launch customer.

$BA, #boeing, #aviation, #aircraft, #737max

Boeing posts stronger Q2 with record $715 billion backlog but remains unprofitable

Boeing reported higher Q2 revenue, positive operating and free cash flow and a record $715bn backlog, but still logged a GAAP loss as deliveries ramp.

$BA, #boeing, #earnings, #aviation, #737max

Teamsters Reach Agreement in Principle With United for 11,000 Mechanics, But Contract Not Final

Teamsters announce an agreement in principle with United for more than 11,000 mechanics, including a $54M signing bonus; ratification still required.

$UAL, #teamsters, #unitedairlines, #labor, #aviation

AerCap Orders 15 Boeing 787-9s at Farnborough, Boosting Its 787 Fleet to About 140

Dublin-based lessor AerCap placed a firm order for 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners at Farnborough, signaling sustained demand for modern widebodies.

$AER, $BA, #aviation, #aerospace, #boeing, #aercap, #leasing

NASA’s X-59 Reaches Supersonic Speed in First Mach 1 Flight; Sonic‑thump Tests Next

NASA’s X-59 flew supersonic on June 5 from Edwards AFB, topping about Mach 1.1; an F-15 chase plane masked its sound. Quieter-boom tests are next.

#nasa, #x-59, #supersonic, #aviation

Paris Court Convicts Air France and Airbus Over 2009 AF447 Crash, Overturns 2023 Acquittal

A Paris appeals court convicted Air France and Airbus of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 AF447 crash, overturning their 2023 acquittal.

#airfrance, #airbus, #aviation, #af447

Boeing posts near break-even quarter as backlog hits record $695 billion

Boeing posted a small Q1 net loss and negative free cash flow as deliveries, defense revenue and backlog rose to a record $695 billion.

$BA, #boeing, #earnings, #aerospace, #aviation

FedEx and Pilots Reach Tentative Deal to Raise Pay About 40% and Deliver Large Back Pay

FedEx and its pilots’ union reached a tentative multi‑year pact to raise hourly pay about 40% in 2026 and deliver substantial retroactive cash.

$FDX, #fedex, #pilots, #labor, #aviation

Amazon Unveils Amazon Leo Aviation Antenna for Planes; Delta and JetBlue Agree to Use It

Amazon unveiled a 58‑inch 'Leo' aviation antenna promising gigabit in‑flight Wi‑Fi; Delta and JetBlue signed deals as Amazon races to meet an FCC deadline.

$AMZN, #amazon, #inflightwifi, #starlink, #aviation