FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

Boeing hits 143 deliveries in Q1 2026; March 737 MAX output slows amid wiring rework

Boeing delivered 143 commercial aircraft in January–March 2026, the strongest first-quarter pace since 2019. March deliveries fell versus February as 737 MAX production slowed for wiring rework on roughly 25 aircraft, though Boeing says the cadence remains on track overall.

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2026-04-14T08:55:33.938103-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

China Airlines Airbus A350-1000 Grounded After Jetbridge Tears Cabin Door Off Its Hinges

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A multi-million-dollar Airbus A350-1000 belonging to Taipei-based carrier China Airlines has been grounded at Melbourne International Airport (MEL) after a jetbridge badly damaged the forward left-hand boarding door, partly ripping the door off its hinges.

2026-04-14T07:15:10.967786-07:00
ReutersKate Abnett

Airlines urge EU to step in as Iran war chokes jet fuel supply

By Reuters: European airlines have urged the European Union to step in with emergency measures to tackle repercussions from the Iran war, including widespread airspace closures and mounting concerns over jet fuel shortages, a document seen by Reuters showed.

2026-04-14T03:12:30.108887-07:00
SkiftGordon Smith

Qantas Cuts U.S. and Domestic Flying as Fuel Crisis Forces European Pivot

By Skift: Qantas is cutting U.S. and domestic capacity while boosting European services as the Iran war drives jet fuel and operational costs up.

2026-04-14T04:53:21.838645-07:00