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NewsDOJ considering dismissing fraud charges against Boeing: victims’ attorneys
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering dropping criminal fraud charges against Boeing for the company’s alleged misconduct in relation to certifying the 737 Max.
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NewsLawmakers propose bill to scrap USA’s overland supersonic flight prohibition
Lawmakers in the USA have embarked again on an effort eliminate a federal rule that has banned supersonic air travel over land since 1973.
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NewsUnited Airlines may no longer be Max 10 launch customer, eyes first deliveries in 2027 or 2028
United does not expect to receive its first 737 Max 10 until 2027 or 2028 as certification uncertainty abounds.
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NewsQatar Airways places massive order for Boeing widebody jets: ‘That’s a record’, says Trump
With US president Donald Trump watching, the chief executives of Boeing and Qatar Airways signed a deal under which the Doha-based airline will purchase as many as 210 Boeing 787 and 777X widebody jets.
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In depth‘Daunting but not impossible’: JetZero endeavors to deliver world’s first ‘all-wing’ commercial jet
JetZero executives say the start-up is ready for the challenges that come with building a large, radically different-looking composite airframe at scale to compete against the world’s leading aerospace manufacturers.
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NewsBoeing ramped up widebody deliveries in April as 737 deliveries slowed
Boeing’s 737 Max delivery pace slowed in April but the company made up the difference by delivering more widebody jets than in previous months this year.
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In depthWith ‘A to Z’ development experience, Wisk’s new CEO takes on certification challenge
The new chief executive of air taxi start-up Wisk Aero thinks he has the aircraft-development experience needed to lead the company’s transition, now underway, into the critical phase of flight testing and certification.
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NewsLeonardo to detail Baykar and aerostructures partnerships during June-July
Leonardo aims in the next two months to reveal much more about two significant pending partnerships.
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NewsChina Airlines ordered 14 777X in March
Boeing previously logged the orders to its March order activity, available on its website, but attributed them to an undisclosed buyer.
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NewsA320neo-family ‘gliders’ drag down Airbus delivery figures
Airbus confirmed a continuing dip in deliveries over the first four months of the year, with 192 aircraft handed over compared with 203 at the same point in 2024. The airframer delivered 149 A320neo-family jets during the period – down on last year’s 167 – as supply-chain issues forced it ...
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NewsLeonardo stands up new aeronautics division
Leonardo has formally established a new aeronautics division, consolidating its activities in the aerostructures, fixed-wing aircraft and uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) sectors.
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NewsEmbraer CEO expects 'limited impact' from US tariffs on 2025 performance
Embraer expects new US tariffs will largely hit its business aviation division and shave close to a percentage point off its 2025 earnings margin, but broadly describes the taxes as only minimally impacting its 2025 financial performance.
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NewsHeart chief Forslund defends decision to take flight from Sweden
Anders Forslund, chief executive of Heart Aerospace, has defended the hybrid-electric aircraft developer’s decision to close its Swedish operation and relocate to the USA, arguing it will benefit the business in the long run.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems receives cash lifeline from Airbus as coffers dry up
Airbus has agreed to provide Spirit AeroSystems with $200 million in credit to help the financially embattled US supplier continue operating until Airbus completes a plan to acquire parts of Spirit later this year.
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NewsBombardier’s production still disrupted by one engine maker’s delays
Bombardier is struggling to get engines on time from one of its three engine suppliers – the company has not said which.
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NewsBusiness jet deals stalled amid tariff uncertainty but momentum has rebounded: Bombardier
Some sales campaigns slowed in March as tariffs took hold, but Bombardier’s CEO says activity is “back to normal”.
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NewsBombardier considers acquiring Belfast production site amid Spirit AeroSystems break up
Bombardier is open to the prospect of acquiring work packages from Spirit AeroSystems in Belfast focused on the production of aerostructures for its business jets, although the Canadian airframer would also be content with Boeing taking on that activity and becoming one of its suppliers.
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NewsAerCap CEO not interested in 737 and A320 replacements
If Airbus and Boeing were to pitch him on next-generation narrowbodies, AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly would reply, ”Don’t let the door hit you on the way out”.
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NewsAerCap CEO envisions tariffs driving up used jet prices
Tariffs could also lead countries to remove caps preventing importation of older leased aircraft, so airlines need not acquire as many tariff-saddled new jets
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NewsSweden loses out to LA after Heart transplants operation
Hybrid-electric developer Heart Aerospace is to abandon its long-term Swedish home and relocate operations to Los Angeles to “accelerate development” of its 30-passenger ES-30 aircraft.