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Deutsche Aircraft opens €100 million D328eco final assembly line in Leipzig, targeting 48 turboprops annually

Deutsche Aircraft has opened the final assembly facility for its D328eco regional turboprop at Leipzig/Halle Airport, moving the program from development toward serial production. The €100 million site is designed to produce up to 48 aircraft annually and marks the return of complete commercial aircraft manufacturing to Germany after 25 years.

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Airbus jetliner CEO ‘very confident’ in 2026 delivery target despite industrial snag

Airbus’ commercial aircraft chief expressed strong confidence in the company’s 2026 delivery target, even as an industrial disruption poses a near-term challenge. The comments signal that Airbus does not currently view the issue as a threat to its planned delivery trajectory.

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GE Aerospace says F110 investments are improving F-15EX engine production and deliveries

GE Aerospace says investments in its F110 engine are translating into stronger production and delivery performance for the F-15EX. The update highlights the engine’s power, reliability and manufacturing scale as the aircraft moves through ongoing production and delivery activity.

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FAA software concern delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification as Ryanair warns high oil prices will pressure fares

A software flaw has prompted the FAA to pause certification work on Boeing’s 737 MAX 10, while Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary says the delay could last days rather than months. Ryanair still expects its first MAX 10 deliveries in spring 2027 but warns sustained high oil prices threaten low fares.

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Airbus may defer up to 20 A321neo deliveries into Q4 over fuselage-panel quality issue

Airbus may shift delivery of as many as 20 A321neo aircraft from September into the fourth quarter, Reuters reports, as the manufacturer addresses a recently disclosed quality issue involving fuselage panels. The potential deferrals add another variable to airline fleet planning and Airbus’ delivery execution.

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Raytheon wins up to $20.7 billion contract to produce AMRAAM missiles at record rates

The U.S. Air Force awarded Raytheon a five-year AMRAAM production contract with two option years valued at up to $20.7 billion. The deal is intended to accelerate output for U.S. and allied forces, strengthening domestic production and the missile’s supply chain as demand rises across 44 countries.

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FAA delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification review over software issue

The FAA is delaying certification of Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 while it reviews a software issue, Administrator Bryan Bedford said. Bedford provided no timetable for approval, leaving the aircraft’s certification schedule unresolved and extending uncertainty around Boeing’s largest 737 MAX variant.

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Airbus A321neo coating defect affects around 500 jets, threatening September deliveries

Airbus has identified a coating defect on fuselage stringers supplied by a subcontractor on around 500 A321neo aircraft. Rework may take up to nine days per aircraft, while affected operators could have as long as two years to complete repairs, adding pressure to September delivery targets.