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Boeing breaks ground on $1bn+ South Carolina expansion to lift 787 output above 10/month and add ~1,000 jobs

Boeing has begun a more-than-$1 billion expansion of its Boeing South Carolina 787 final-assembly complex in North Charleston, enlarging the Dreamliner footprint to push monthly 787 output above 10 aircraft and create roughly 1,000 new jobs as global demand grows.

2025-11-07T09:38:26.038234-08:00

AeroTime

Airbus delivery push falters — 235 jets still needed to hit 820‑aircraft 2025 target after October's 78 handovers

2025-11-07T05:18:45.614055-08:00

Boeing

Air Astana commits to up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in 5+5+5 deal, deliveries 2032–35

2025-11-06T12:59:03.928520-08:00

FlightGlobal

Airbus rolls out first A350-1000ULR modified for Qantas' Project Sunrise

2025-11-06T14:35:46.878915-08:00

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FAA issues Emergency AD grounding all MD‑11/MD‑11F worldwide after Boeing urged grounding following Louisville crash The FAA issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive grounding all Boeing MD‑11 and MD‑11F aircraft worldwide and mandating immediate inspections of engine pylons and attachments. The action follows Boeing's recommendation and a fatal UPS crash in Louisville in which an engine reportedly separated during takeoff.

2025-11-08T17:26:04.778723-08:00

FAA issues Emergency AD grounding all MD‑11/MD‑11F worldwide after Boeing urged grounding following Louisville crash

Reuters

Germany to approve €3.47bn defence package including 20 Airbus light combat helicopters Germany is set to approve a defence package worth more than €3.47 billion ($3.47bn), with the Bundestag preparing to back purchases that include 20 Airbus light combat helicopters. The package also includes missile systems, according to a government document cited by Bloomberg.

2025-11-08T07:38:16.582740-08:00

Germany to approve €3.47bn defence package including 20 Airbus light combat helicopters

Aviation Week

Albany International Seeks Buyer for CH-53K Structures Assembly Unit, Raising Production and Schedule Concerns Albany International has begun marketing its structures assembly business that produces key airframe components for the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. The move has prompted concerns about potential disruptions to production flow and program schedules for the CH-53K, and could affect delivery timelines to the U.S. Marine Corps.

2025-11-07T17:09:38.904191-08:00

Albany International Seeks Buyer for CH-53K Structures Assembly Unit, Raising Production and Schedule Concerns

FlightGlobal

Rolls‑Royce launches Trent 1000 XE build standard — parts double time‑on‑wing and include TotalCare; Lufthansa first operator Rolls‑Royce has launched a new Trent 1000 XE build standard with upgraded parts that double time‑on‑wing and incorporate the manufacturer's TotalCare support package. Lufthansa is the world's first airline to put the Trent 1000 XE into service on its Dreamliner fleet.

2025-11-07T12:17:20.816241-08:00

Rolls‑Royce launches Trent 1000 XE build standard — parts double time‑on‑wing and include TotalCare; Lufthansa first operator

Aviacionline

Angola receives two Airbus C295 MSA, becomes Africa's first operator of maritime surveillance variant Angola has taken delivery of two Airbus C295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA), becoming Africa’s first operator of the MSA variant. The handover follows a firm April 2022 order and expands the C295’s African footprint—part of 54 C295s ordered by 11 nations.

2025-11-07T11:34:35.854149-08:00

Angola receives two Airbus C295 MSA, becomes Africa's first operator of maritime surveillance variant

AINonline

Canada removes 10% luxury tax on aircraft and boats; Bombardier says it will boost private‑jet sales Canada's federal budget eliminates a punitive luxury tax on aircraft and boats that had levied a 10% assessment and chilled domestic aircraft sales. Bombardier CEO Éric says scrapping the levy will stimulate private‑jet demand and support sales and job growth at the OEM.

2025-11-07T09:47:53.105834-08:00

Canada removes 10% luxury tax on aircraft and boats; Bombardier says it will boost private‑jet sales

FlightGlobal

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Boeing breaks ground on $1bn+ South Carolina expansion to lift 787 output above 10/month and add ~1,000 jobs Boeing has begun a more-than-$1 billion expansion of its Boeing South Carolina 787 final-assembly complex in North Charleston, enlarging the Dreamliner footprint to push monthly 787 output above 10 aircraft and create roughly 1,000 new jobs as global demand grows.

2025-11-07T09:38:26.038234-08:00

Boeing breaks ground on $1bn+ South Carolina expansion to lift 787 output above 10/month and add ~1,000 jobs

FlightGlobal

Sora advances 30‑passenger S‑1 electric tiltrotor; full‑size propulsion ground tests due 2026, first flight targeted 2028 UK start‑up Sora Aviation is advancing its 30‑passenger S‑1 electric tiltrotor, scheduling ground tests of its full‑size propulsion system in 2026 and targeting a first flight in 2028. The programme progression marks a step toward certifiable, higher‑capacity eVTOL/tiltrotor regional transport.

2025-11-07T09:38:25.992884-08:00

Sora advances 30‑passenger S‑1 electric tiltrotor; full‑size propulsion ground tests due 2026, first flight targeted 2028

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