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Boeing seeks major China 737 MAX order as Trump-Xi talks focus on industrial and trade terms

Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, US media and market participants expect tariff-related outcomes and possible industrial concessions that could unlock one of Boeing’s largest aircraft orders in years. Coverage points to a potential agreement covering hundreds of 737 MAX jets, amid broader discussion of trade and regional issues including Iran.

2026-05-13T12:06:41.343436-07:00

AeroTime

Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary talks with Airbus for A220 and A350-1000 fleet expansion

2026-05-13T04:28:44.738749-07:00

FlightGlobal

Vertical Aerospace chair Domhnal Slattery steps down as VX4 industrialisation ramps and up to $850M certification funding procee

2026-05-13T03:55:07.480044-07:00

AeroTime

De Havilland Canada brings C-23 Sherpa light tactical airlifter to DAIMEX to test European revival demand

2026-05-13T04:28:44.963247-07:00

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Boeing seeks major China 737 MAX order as Trump-Xi talks focus on industrial and trade terms Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, US media and market participants expect tariff-related outcomes and possible industrial concessions that could unlock one of Boeing’s largest aircraft orders in years. Coverage points to a potential agreement covering hundreds of 737 MAX jets, amid broader discussion of trade and regional issues including Iran.

2026-05-13T12:06:41.343436-07:00

Boeing seeks major China 737 MAX order as Trump-Xi talks focus on industrial and trade terms

AeroTime

De Havilland Canada brings C-23 Sherpa light tactical airlifter to DAIMEX to test European revival demand De Havilland Canada is showing the C-23 Sherpa at DAIMEX as it evaluates whether Baltic and European forces have a role for a rugged light tactical airlifter. The move follows prior plans to use transatlantic demonstrations to gauge production restart appetite.

2026-05-13T04:28:44.963247-07:00

De Havilland Canada brings C-23 Sherpa light tactical airlifter to DAIMEX to test European revival demand

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Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary talks with Airbus for A220 and A350-1000 fleet expansion Ethiopian Airlines is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Airbus for a new order that would add 20 Airbus A220s and six Airbus A350-1000 widebodies, supporting both regional growth and longer-haul reach as the carrier pushes ahead with its new airport project.

2026-05-13T04:28:44.738749-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary talks with Airbus for A220 and A350-1000 fleet expansion

FlightGlobal

Vertical Aerospace chair Domhnal Slattery steps down as VX4 industrialisation ramps and up to $850M certification funding procee Vertical Aerospace says board chair Domhnal Slattery will depart effective 12 May, prompting the company to seek a new chair. The move lands as the VX4 programme enters industrialisation, with reported backing of up to $850M to support certification and early scale-up.

2026-05-13T03:55:07.480044-07:00

Vertical Aerospace chair Domhnal Slattery steps down as VX4 industrialisation ramps and up to $850M certification funding procee

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Héroux-Devtek partners with Antavia to expand landing-gear repair and overhaul for Embraer Legacy and Praetor operators Héroux-Devtek has tapped Antavia to support landing-gear repair and overhaul services, with an authorization scope designed to broaden aftermarket availability for European Embraer Legacy and Praetor operators. The move adds capacity to the regional sustainment channel for business-jet landing-gear maintenance, reducing reliance on fewer hubs.

2026-05-13T03:15:15.759649-07:00

Héroux-Devtek partners with Antavia to expand landing-gear repair and overhaul for Embraer Legacy and Praetor operators

FlightGlobal

Strong commercial and defense demand lifts Japanese aerospace suppliers in FY2025 Japanese aerospace suppliers posted strong FY2025 (ended 31 March) revenues and profitability, supported by resilient commercial and defense demand. The results reinforce that both end-markets are currently acting as stabilizers for industrial performance across Japan’s aerospace value chain.

2026-05-13T01:57:10.656800-07:00

Strong commercial and defense demand lifts Japanese aerospace suppliers in FY2025

FlightGlobal

USAF, Boeing align on KC-46A Pegasus readiness improvements and faster rollout of updated boom-operator Remote Vision System The U.S. Air Force and Boeing agreed on terms to improve KC-46A Pegasus tanker readiness and accelerate delivery of new fleet capabilities. The plan includes an accelerated rollout of the updated Remote Vision System for boom operators, aimed at boosting operational readiness across the aircraft’s tanker mission set.

2026-05-12T22:43:11.010758-07:00

USAF, Boeing align on KC-46A Pegasus readiness improvements and faster rollout of updated boom-operator Remote Vision System

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UAC-backed leasing plan to bring Red Wings’ first Tu-214 by 2027 United Aircraft Corporation says Russia’s Red Wings Airlines will receive its first commercial Tupolev Tu-214 aircraft in 2027 under a state-backed leasing scheme. The announcement ties the carrier’s near-term fleet step to Moscow’s broader push for domestic aircraft production and import substitution.

2026-05-12T21:16:23.065217-07:00

UAC-backed leasing plan to bring Red Wings’ first Tu-214 by 2027

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Boeing seeks major China 737 MAX order as Trump-Xi talks focus on industrial and trade terms

Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary talks with Airbus for A220 and A350-1000 fleet expansion

Vertical Aerospace chair Domhnal Slattery steps down as VX4 industrialisation ramps and up to $850M certification funding procee

De Havilland Canada brings C-23 Sherpa light tactical airlifter to DAIMEX to test European revival demand

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