The deal is sealed; Boeing and Airbus have closed the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing and Airbus seal Spirit AeroSystems break-up in major industry realignment

Boeing has completed its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, bringing in house all of Spirit’s Boeing-related commercial work, including 737 fuselages and major structural assemblies for the 767, 777 and 787 Dreamliner. The purchase also covers commercially procured fuselages for the P-8 maritime patrol aircraft and the KC-46 tanker. By absorbing its largest spare-parts supplier, Boeing […]

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Boeing: Africa’s rising passenger air traffic will spur region’s fleet

Aircraft & Engines

Africa’s passenger air traffic is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 6% through to 2044, driven by a young population, a rising middle class, rapid urbanisation and increasing investment in airports and connectivity, Boeing has said. According to the company’s 2025 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for Africa, the region’s commercial fleet will

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T-7 partnership poised to transform RAF training

Military & Defense

Saab, Boeing and BAE Systems have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on the Royal Air Force’s next fast-jet trainer programme, proposing the T-7 as the backbone of a modernised training system. The agreement also positions the three companies to pursue future international pilot-training opportunities together. “Together, Boeing with Saab and now BAE Systems

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Boeing South Carolina ground-breaking ceremony © Boeing

Boeing breaks ground on South Carolina expansion

MRO & Production

Boeing has officially broken ground on a major expansion of its Boeing South Carolina (BSC) facility, the home of the world-renowned 787 Dreamliner programme. The ambitious project marks a pivotal step in Boeing’s plan to raise 787 production to ten aircraft per month by 2026, driven by surging global demand for wide-body jets. The company

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Boeing, Uzbekistan Airways signing ceremony at the C5+1 Summit in Washington, DC © Boeing

Three Central Asian airlines expand fleets with major Boeing orders

Aircraft & Engines

Boeing has announced a series of major aircraft deals with Central Asian airlines, signalling a new phase of growth and modernisation for the region’s carriers. Air Astana, Somon Air, and Uzbekistan Airways have all committed to significant orders for Boeing’s advanced 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX aircraft. Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, plans to purchase

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A CH-47F Block II conducts a flight at Redstone Test Center in Huntsville, Ala. © Boeing/Studio 51

U.S. Army orders nine Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters

Military & Defense

The U.S. Army has advanced its heavy-lift modernisation plans with an order for nine Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters. The two new contracts, worth US$461 million, bring the total number of Block II aircraft on order to 18. The latest awards, covering production Lots 4 and 5, follow the Army’s recent Rapid Fielding decision.

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The new distribution agreement was signed during the MRO Europe event in London © Ontic

Boeing expands global distribution deal with Ontic

MRO & Production

Boeing Global Services (BGS) has expanded its exclusive distribution agreement with Ontic, granting the company global rights to distribute Honeywell’s RDR-4 A/B Weather Radar system and the P440/660/880 Primus Weather Radar family for commercial customers. Announced at MRO Europe, the agreement strengthens aftermarket support for commercial aircraft, business jets, and rotorcraft. It also reinforces lifecycle

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Turkish Airlines orders up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and commits to more 737 MAX jets

Turkish Airlines unveils record Boeing deal amid U.S.-Turkiye talks

Aircraft & Engines

Boeing and Turkish Airlines have confirmed a firm order for up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the flag carrier’s largest-ever purchase of wide-body aircraft from the U.S. manufacturer. The order consists of 35 787-9s, 15 of the larger 787-10 variant, and options for an additional 25 aircraft. Boeing has emphasised that the deal will sustain

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Boeing to relocate Super Hornet Service Life Modification work

Military & Defense

As part of Boeing’s expansion and transition plans to support future programmes, the company has announced it will relocate its F/A-18 Super Hornet Service Life Modification (SLM) work out of the St. Louis region, with operations there scheduled to conclude in 2027. Boeing is currently assessing multiple sites for the transfer of this work, with

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Uzbekistan Airways has placed an order for up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Uzbekistan Airways places 22 Boeing aircraft order

Aircraft & Engines

Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways have announced the airline’s largest-ever aircraft purchase, confirming an order for up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The deal includes 14 firm orders for the 787-9 variant, with options for an additional eight aircraft. This investment will significantly modernise Uzbekistan Airways’ wide-body fleet, while Boeing estimates the order will support approximately

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Boeing and Airbus seal Spirit AeroSystems break-up in major industry realignment

Boeing: Africa’s rising passenger air traffic will spur region’s fleet

T-7 partnership poised to transform RAF training

Boeing breaks ground on South Carolina expansion

Three Central Asian airlines expand fleets with major Boeing orders

U.S. Army orders nine Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters

Boeing expands global distribution deal with Ontic

Turkish Airlines unveils record Boeing deal amid U.S.-Turkiye talks

Boeing to relocate Super Hornet Service Life Modification work

Uzbekistan Airways places 22 Boeing aircraft order

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