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Boeing accelerates 737 and 787 production to harvest cash—balancing output gains against manufacturing headwinds

Boeing is stepping up factory work on the 737 and 787 to increase production and generate more cash. The push is framed as “good and bad” news for the OEM as it seeks measurable throughput improvements while managing the risks inherent in sustained ramping.

2026-05-27T10:56:32.738930-07:00

Bloomberg

FAA clears Boeing to raise 737 MAX production to 47 aircraft/month; Ortberg flags sustained ramp and China follow-on demand

2026-05-27T07:39:52.204806-07:00

AINonline

GJC: Business-jet departures stay resilient in Q1 as global GDP lift offsets Middle East disruption; OEM order backlogs remain s

2026-05-27T10:12:46.517889-07:00

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Spain’s Air Nostrum eyes fleet renewal

2026-05-27T08:57:02.182795-07:00

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Boeing accelerates 737 and 787 production to harvest cash—balancing output gains against manufacturing headwinds Boeing is stepping up factory work on the 737 and 787 to increase production and generate more cash. The push is framed as “good and bad” news for the OEM as it seeks measurable throughput improvements while managing the risks inherent in sustained ramping.

2026-05-27T10:56:32.738930-07:00

Boeing accelerates 737 and 787 production to harvest cash—balancing output gains against manufacturing headwinds

AINonline

GJC: Business-jet departures stay resilient in Q1 as global GDP lift offsets Middle East disruption; OEM order backlogs remain s Global GDP growth is sustaining business-jet demand, keeping Q1 departures strong despite Middle East conflict pressures, according to GJC. The data points to continued support for OEM order backlogs and near-term delivery momentum.

2026-05-27T10:12:46.517889-07:00

GJC: Business-jet departures stay resilient in Q1 as global GDP lift offsets Middle East disruption; OEM order backlogs remain s

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Spain’s Air Nostrum eyes fleet renewal Commercial Aviation reporting indicates Spain’s Air Nostrum is looking at fleet renewal. The development points to an upcoming phase of fleet planning that could affect aircraft sourcing, timing of retirements, and capacity deployment, depending on the options the operator selects.

2026-05-27T08:57:02.182795-07:00

Spain’s Air Nostrum eyes fleet renewal

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FAA clears Boeing to raise 737 MAX production to 47 aircraft/month; Ortberg flags sustained ramp and China follow-on demand Boeing said the FAA has cleared it to increase 737 MAX output to 47 jets per month, up from 42. CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company has met FAA requirements and could implement the higher cap “anytime soon,” alongside an aim to reach higher steady-state rates.

2026-05-27T07:39:52.204806-07:00

FAA clears Boeing to raise 737 MAX production to 47 aircraft/month; Ortberg flags sustained ramp and China follow-on demand

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Fifth Bombardier Global 6500 placed on Russian register amid sanctions A fifth Bombardier Global 6500 has been placed on Russia’s aircraft register, underscoring continued use of Western-built business jets despite sanctions-related constraints. The placement adds to the growing footprint of Global 6500 aircraft in Russia as operators navigate aircraft access, registration and compliance hurdles.

2026-05-27T03:57:19.507683-07:00

Fifth Bombardier Global 6500 placed on Russian register amid sanctions

FlightGlobal

Royal Thai Navy orders two Airbus C295s in enhanced transport configuration, raising Thai Armed Forces C295 total to seven The Royal Thai Navy has placed an order for two Airbus C295 aircraft configured for enhanced transport plus maritime surveillance and search-and-rescue missions. Deliveries are scheduled for later in the decade, expanding the C295 footprint across Thailand’s armed forces and increasing pressure on regional turboprop competitors.

2026-05-27T03:39:53.502791-07:00

Royal Thai Navy orders two Airbus C295s in enhanced transport configuration, raising Thai Armed Forces C295 total to seven

Textron

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Platoon Aviation signs multi-aircraft deal for Cessna Citation Longitude; deliveries to start in 2027 Hamburg charter operator Platoon Aviation has signed a multi-aircraft purchase agreement with Textron Aviation for the Cessna Citation Longitude, targeting deliveries beginning in 2027. The contract is designed to position Platoon as the largest Longitude fleet owner in Europe as it expands its charter operations.

2026-05-27T03:23:09.462029-07:00

Platoon Aviation signs multi-aircraft deal for Cessna Citation Longitude; deliveries to start in 2027

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Magnifica Air founder Wade Black shares plans for US luxury startup Magnifica Air founder Wade Black provided additional details on the carrier’s new premium airline concept in the US, outlining what the luxury operation aims to deliver as it prepares to build its initial fleet. The interview adds context to the airline’s early launch strategy beyond prior aircraft-sourcing reports.

2026-05-27T02:30:38.471084-07:00

Magnifica Air founder Wade Black shares plans for US luxury startup

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Boeing accelerates 737 and 787 production to harvest cash—balancing output gains against manufacturing headwinds

FAA clears Boeing to raise 737 MAX production to 47 aircraft/month; Ortberg flags sustained ramp and China follow-on demand

GJC: Business-jet departures stay resilient in Q1 as global GDP lift offsets Middle East disruption; OEM order backlogs remain s

Spain’s Air Nostrum eyes fleet renewal

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