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The Air Current • Julie Johnsson

Boeing cuts spending as engineers’ union contract vote raises strike risk

Boeing is curbing spending and assessing the financial and labor dynamics behind a looming contract vote by the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace, as the company seeks to avoid a third major strike in three years.

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2026-09-16T17:35:14.854750-07:00

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South Korea's Jeju Air to raise $73.1mn hybrid loan

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2026-09-16T19:19:59.898139-07:00

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Reuters • Dan Catchpole, Shivansh Tiwary

Boeing CEO says increasing 737 MAX output is taking longer than expected, shares slide

By Reuters: Boeing CEO Kelly ‌Ortberg said on Wednesday it is taking "longer than expected" to stabilize the 737 MAX production rate at its target of 47 jets a month, and downplayed expectations that China would announce a large jetliner order during a political summit next week.

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Rate of 47 Max Jets Per Month Still Eludes Boeing

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Boeing CEO warns of fallout from possible engineers’ strike

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S Korea's Jin Air adds first A321-200 ahead of LCC merger

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2026-09-16T18:05:19.723473-07:00

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AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Onboard Lithium-Battery Incidents Rise 15% as Power-Bank Use Increases

By AINonline: Expert advises on dangers, preparation for lithium battery incidents.

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2026-09-16T15:36:04.130115-07:00

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Bloomberg • Sri Taylor

American Airlines Says Fuel-Cost Surge May Require Capacity Cuts

By Bloomberg: United Airlines Holdings Inc. and American Airlines Group Inc. said they may need to cut more capacity in the fourth quarter, while Southwest Airlines Co.

Reuters

American, United, Southwest scale back schedules as fuel shock reshapes flying

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United CFO says weaker competitors may not outlast fuel spike

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2026-09-16T09:05:27.958953-07:00

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Leeham News • Howard Hardee

737 Max 10 Certification Coming 'Very Soon': Boeing CEO Ortberg

By Leeham News: Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has assured the market that FAA certification of the 737 Max 10 is nearly in hand, with deliveries of the most-stretched variant of the 737 family still expected to begin next year.

Also: The Aviationist

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2026-09-16T12:50:14.112652-07:00

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Bizjet Market Value Forecast To More Than Double over Next Decade

By AINonline: Market estimated to grow from $27 billion in 2025 to more than $60.5 billion.

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2026-09-16T15:06:06.218028-07:00

Boeing cuts spending as engineers’ union contract vote raises strike risk

South Korea's Jeju Air to raise $73.1mn hybrid loan

Boeing CEO says increasing 737 MAX output is taking longer than expected, shares slide

Rate of 47 Max Jets Per Month Still Eludes Boeing

Boeing CEO warns of fallout from possible engineers’ strike

S Korea's Jin Air adds first A321-200 ahead of LCC merger

Onboard Lithium-Battery Incidents Rise 15% as Power-Bank Use Increases

American Airlines Says Fuel-Cost Surge May Require Capacity Cuts

American, United, Southwest scale back schedules as fuel shock reshapes flying

United CFO says weaker competitors may not outlast fuel spike

737 Max 10 Certification Coming 'Very Soon': Boeing CEO Ortberg

Bizjet Market Value Forecast To More Than Double over Next Decade

South Korea's Jeju Air to raise $73.1mn hybrid loan

S Korea's Jin Air adds first A321-200 ahead of LCC merger

Boeing tightens its belt as crucial SPEEA contract vote looms

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Bizjet Market Value Forecast To More Than Double over Next Decade

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