The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing's 737 MAX 10 to begin the second phase of flight testing as part of its Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) process. The move expands the scope of testing to include avionics, propulsion systems, and other critical systems.
Emirates has announced that it will expand its Premium Economy cabin to 10 additional cities across its network, while launching extra daily frequencies to Copenhagen, Phuket and Cape Town. The airline said that the expansion forms part of its fleet retrofit program, which will see Premium Economy available on more than 84 routes by July 1, 2026.
The US Army has selected Bell, Boeing, and Sikorsky for a new rotary-wing training program worth up to $500 million. Training will cover 1,200 pilots annually starting in 2027, representing a significant expansion of Army aviation training capacity.
Alaska Airlines has placed a record order with Boeing for 105 additional 737 MAX 10 aircraft, bringing its total order book for this model to 174 units. The airline also ordered five B787 widebody airliners for an undisclosed amount.
A lawsuit against Boeing alleges that the US manufacturer attempted to shift blame onto an Alaska Airlines captain for a door plug blowout incident in January 2024. Captain Brandon Fisher is seeking $10 million in damages, citing Boeing's 'reprehensible and inaccurate' response to the incident.
The US military has awarded Boeing a $2.7 billion contract for post-production support services related to Apache helicopters. The firm fixed-price contract was solicited online and is valued at $2,728,234,918.
Boeing has secured an $8.6 billion contract to supply Israel with 25 new F-15IA fighter jets, with an option for 25 more aircraft in the future. The deal, announced by the US Department of War on December 29, 2025, follows talks between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.
The Federal Air Transport Agency has approved a modified Tu-214 with domestic-made systems and components, which will enable serial production and delivery to Russian airlines. Eight planes will be built in 2026, followed by 12 in 2027, and then from 2028 production will rise to 20 per year.
The US Army has selected Bell, Boeing, and Sikorsky to compete for a new rotary-wing training program worth up to $500 million. Training will cover 1,200 pilots annually starting in 2027, representing a significant expansion of Army aviation training capacity.
Lufthansa has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 with a special centenary livery, featuring dark blue fuselage and white crane symbol. The airline plans to paint five more aircraft in this design throughout 2026.
The Air Force awarded Boeing the Next Generation Air Dominance sixth-generation fighter contract, citing the need to counter new threats posed by China. The selection comes after a year marked by significant changes in the Air Force's leadership and priorities.
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has partnered with Flightradar24, a leading flight tracking website, to access live and historic global flight data. This agreement enables Boeing to expand its advanced analytics capabilities and deliver deeper insights to customers.
The US Air Force is procuring two additional Boeing-made 747 jets from Lufthansa to support the VC-25B presidential airlift program. The aircraft will be used for training and spares, with delivery expected early next year.
The US Army has selected three major defense contractors to compete for a new rotary-wing training program worth up to $500 million. Bell, Boeing, and Sikorsky will advance to the next phase of competition, Breaking Defense reports.
The US Air Force expects to receive its first modernized Air Force One aircraft in mid-2028, roughly two-and-a-half years later than initially forecast. The program's revised timeline comes after Boeing secured a deal personally mediated by President Trump in 2018 and faced numerous challenges, including COVID-19 disruptions and workforce woes.
Pan Am Brands announced plans to relaunch the iconic carrier, with an initial focus on simulator training services provided by Avengers Flight Group. According to Ed Wegel, founder of Pan Am and Urban Mobility, the A320neo will be part of the airline's future fleet, subject to FAA and DOT approvals.
Boeing has reported a significant increase in aircraft deliveries for 2025, up 68.9% compared to the previous year. The company delivered 537 aircraft, including five 737 MAXs to United Airlines and three to American Airlines.
Boeing has completed its $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, reabsorbing a critical supplier of airplane structures for commercial jets as well as defense aircraft such as the KC-46 and B-21. The acquisition allows Boeing to acquire all of Spirit's Boeing-related operations, including fuselage construction for the 737 and other commercial jets that are the basis for military planes like the P-8A Poseidon maritime aircraft.