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Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly

Boeing is considering increasing 737-family output to levels close to (or beyond) its publicly disclosed peak of 63 jets per month, a step that would pressure the company’s shared supply chain and test airlines’ ability to absorb record delivery volumes.

2026-06-04T12:26:31.297762-07:00

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Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point

2026-06-04T10:56:14.900468-07:00

Reuters

Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases

2026-06-04T06:57:39.527045-07:00

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Farnborough Airshow 2026 announces first flying-display wave: F-35A, A350-1000 and Boeing 747 among confirmed acts

2026-06-04T04:02:26.400420-07:00

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Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly Boeing is considering increasing 737-family output to levels close to (or beyond) its publicly disclosed peak of 63 jets per month, a step that would pressure the company’s shared supply chain and test airlines’ ability to absorb record delivery volumes.

2026-06-04T12:26:31.297762-07:00

Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly

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Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point Qantas is reportedly in talks with aircraft makers about a possible order for around 20 wide-body aircraft, with options including either Airbus or Boeing widebodies, according to industry sources. The discussions point to a near-term procurement decision shaping Qantas’ long-haul capacity and aircraft mix.

2026-06-04T10:56:14.900468-07:00

Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point

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Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases Airbus handed over 81 jets in May, a sharp year-on-year increase, industry sources say. The month’s jump was partly attributed to the release of aircraft that had been stuck in a China-related regulatory stand-off, easing delivery paperwork friction after earlier delays.

2026-06-04T06:57:39.527045-07:00

Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases

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Romania plans Super Puma final assembly for H225M and H175M, backed by Airbus Helicopters/IAR Brasov technology transfer Airbus Helicopters and IAR Brasov have agreed a technology transfer framework to enable local production of follow-on heavy-twin helicopters, as Romania revives a final-assembly plan for the Super Puma family. The arrangement is positioned to support ongoing H225M and H175M work within Romania.

2026-06-04T06:11:10.511638-07:00

Romania plans Super Puma final assembly for H225M and H175M, backed by Airbus Helicopters/IAR Brasov technology transfer

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Romania revives Super Puma final assembly plan as part of H225M and H175M deals

2026-06-04T06:11:10.511638-07:00

Romania revives Super Puma fin

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Farnborough Airshow 2026 announces first flying-display wave: F-35A, A350-1000 and Boeing 747 among confirmed acts Farnborough International Airshow has unveiled an initial 2026 flying-display lineup, pitching the event as its largest and most diverse in decades. The first wave includes 159 confirmed aircraft and teams, with early highlights ranging from a Lockheed Martin F-35A to Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 747 displays, ahead of the show’s July 20-24 dates.

2026-06-04T04:02:26.400420-07:00

Farnborough Airshow 2026 announces first flying-display wave: F-35A, A350-1000 and Boeing 747 among confirmed acts

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Panasonic Avionics Astrova live on Azerbaijan Airlines A321neo/A320neo family as 22-aircraft rollout begins Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova Modular Interactive IFE is being deployed on 11 Azerbaijan Airlines Airbus narrowbodies—six A321neo and five A320neo—via a mix of line-fitted and retrofit installations. The programme will expand across 22 aircraft as deployments progress.

2026-06-04T03:58:30.841037-07:00

Panasonic Avionics Astrova live on Azerbaijan Airlines A321neo/A320neo family as 22-aircraft rollout begins

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Singapore Airlines in talks for 50+ widebodies with Airbus (A350-1000) and Boeing (777X) to power next-decade fleet growth Singapore Airlines is reported to be in discussions with Airbus and Boeing over an order for at least 50 of the companies’ largest long-haul jets, potentially including the A350-1000 and 777X. Talks are framed around fleet renewal needs and a next phase of growth from the coming decade.

2026-06-04T03:56:32.352502-07:00

Singapore Airlines in talks for 50+ widebodies with Airbus (A350-1000) and Boeing (777X) to power next-decade fleet growth

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Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly

Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point

Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases

Farnborough Airshow 2026 announces first flying-display wave: F-35A, A350-1000 and Boeing 747 among confirmed acts

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