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China halts Boeing jet deliveries amid escalating trade tensions

China has reportedly instructed its domestic airlines to cease taking further deliveries of Boeing aircraft, marking the latest escalation in its ongoing trade dispute with the United States. According to The Guardian, citing a Bloomberg report based on sources familiar with the matter, the Chinese government has also directed carriers to halt purchases of aircraft-related […]

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Virgin Atlantic expands support for its 787-9 fleet with Boeing

MRO & Production

Virgin Atlantic has signed up for Boeing’s Landing Gear Exchange Programme, specifically supporting its 787-9 fleet. The agreement, announced at MRO Americas, guarantees Virgin Atlantic access to 17 fully overhauled and certified landing gear assemblies starting in 2026, minimising downtime and optimising fleet efficiency. William Ampofo, Senior Vice President of Boeing Parts & Distribution and

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C-17 Globemaster aircraft © GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace wins three-year contract for C-17 fan blade repairs

Military & Defense

GKN Aerospace has been awarded a new three-year contract by Boeing to carry out fan blade repair services for the engines powering the C-17 Globemaster aircraft. The work will specifically support the Pratt & Whitney F117-100 / PW2000 dual-use engines, which are critical to the operation of this strategic airlift platform used extensively by air

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BOC Aviation expands fleet with major Airbus and Boeing orders

Aircraft & Engines

BOC Aviation, a global aircraft lessor, has placed a firm order for 70 additional Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, marking its largest-ever order backlog with Airbus. “This transaction will lift our remaining Airbus orderbook to around 200 aircraft and takes our total Airbus aircraft deliveries to over 700 (including purchase and leasebacks) since our first order in

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Korean Air's newly ordered Boeing aircraft will be powered by GEnx and GE9X engines

Korean Air finalises Boeing order for 50 wide-body aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Korean Air has finalised a landmark order for up to 50 wide-body aircraft, including 20 Boeing 777-9s, 20 787-10s, and options for ten additional 787 Dreamliners. This deal marks the airline’s largest-ever agreement with Boeing and will be instrumental in its integration with Asiana Airlines, strengthening its position as one of the world’s leading carriers.

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U.S. Air Force selects Boeing to develop next-generation fighter jet

Military & Defense

The U.S. Air Force has announced that Boeing has been awarded a contract to design, build and deliver its next-generation fighter aircraft. The next-generation air dominance (NGAD) platform will herald a new era of United States fighter jets, offering significant advances in range, survivability, lethality and adaptability. The NGAD platform will serve as the central

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Malaysia Airlines has ordered 18 737-8 and 12 737-10 single-aisle jets

Malaysia Airlines places major 737 MAX order

Aircraft & Engines

Boeing and Malaysia Aviation Group have confirmed an order for 30 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as part of Malaysia Airlines’ fleet renewal strategy. The order, comprising 18 737-8 and 12 737-10 single-aisle jets, was finalised in January 2025 and initially listed anonymously on Boeing’s orders and deliveries website. This significant investment will enable Malaysia’s

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Japan Airlines expands fleet with major aircraft orders

Aircraft & Engines

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced the addition of 17 more Boeing 737-8 aircraft to its fleet, following an earlier order of 21 aircraft in March 2023. These new single-aisle jets will gradually replace the existing Boeing 737-800s currently operating mainly on domestic routes, marking a significant step in JAL’s fleet modernisation strategy. Alongside the expansion

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Boeing appoints Don Ruhmann as Chief Aerospace Safety Officer

People

Boeing has announced the appointment of Don Ruhmann as the company’s new Chief Aerospace Safety Officer, effective immediately. In this role, Ruhmann will be tasked with enhancing Boeing’s safety culture and practices, driving the maturation of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), and collaborating with the aviation industry to strengthen the global safety ecosystem. The

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Boeing renews LHT’s Cyclean engine wash contract for C-17 fleet

Other News

Following three years of successful Cyclean engine washes delivering measurable benefits for the global C-17 Globemaster III fleet, Boeing has extended its service contract with Lufthansa Technik until the end of 2027. Each year, the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider and its partners conduct approximately 2,000 high-pressure water washes on the Pratt & Whitney

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China halts Boeing jet deliveries amid escalating trade tensions

Virgin Atlantic expands support for its 787-9 fleet with Boeing

GKN Aerospace wins three-year contract for C-17 fan blade repairs

BOC Aviation expands fleet with major Airbus and Boeing orders

Korean Air finalises Boeing order for 50 wide-body aircraft

U.S. Air Force selects Boeing to develop next-generation fighter jet

Malaysia Airlines places major 737 MAX order

Japan Airlines expands fleet with major aircraft orders

Boeing appoints Don Ruhmann as Chief Aerospace Safety Officer

Boeing renews LHT’s Cyclean engine wash contract for C-17 fleet

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