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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

Reuters

Wizz Air delays 88 Airbus deliveries to 2033 and trims A321XLR commitments

2025-11-06T23:40:22.938444-08:00

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

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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

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

AeroTime

Dassault, Bombardier face crossroads as Falcon 900LX and Challenger 650 fall behind Gulfstream G400/G500 Dassault and Bombardier must choose whether to refresh, derive or pursue clean-sheet replacements after the Falcon 900LX and Challenger 650 increasingly lag Gulfstream’s new G400 and G500 in cabin, range and systems. The decision will shape engineering investment, production timelines and aftermarket support across the large-cabin business-jet segment.

2025-11-07T07:37:47.007460-08:00

Dassault, Bombardier face crossroads as Falcon 900LX and Challenger 650 fall behind Gulfstream G400/G500

Air Data News

US and Egypt continue talks on potential sale of up to 46 F‑15EX Eagle II fighters Egypt and the United States remain in negotiations over a possible sale of up to 46 Boeing F‑15EX Eagle II fighters, covering aircraft and unspecified support elements. Officials say no final agreement or production schedule has been confirmed as talks continue.

2025-11-07T07:22:26.738572-08:00

US and Egypt continue talks on potential sale of up to 46 F‑15EX Eagle II fighters

AeroTime

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Airbus delivery push falters — 235 jets still needed to hit 820‑aircraft 2025 target after October's 78 handovers Airbus delivered 78 aircraft in October to 36 customers, bringing year‑to‑date handovers to 585. With 235 jets still required to reach its 820‑aircraft 2025 target, the OEM faces mounting pressure on production and backlog management even as the A320 family surpassed the 737 in cumulative deliveries.

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

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

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