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FAA approves Boeing 777X Phase‑3 flight tests, advancing delayed certification

The FAA has approved Boeing to begin Phase‑3 Type Inspection Authorization flight tests for the 777X, moving the long‑delayed super‑twin into final, regulator‑witnessed 'for‑credit' flight testing. The milestone signals progress, but roughly a year of work remains before full certification.

2025-11-10T14:58:03.112565-08:00

Leeham News

Boeing breaks ground on second Charleston 787 final-assembly building to double production capacity

2025-11-09T22:39:57.013701-08:00

FlightGlobal

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

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

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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Reuters

Boeing posts 53 deliveries in October, lifting YTD handovers to 493; 15 new orders Boeing delivered 53 jets in October, raising its year‑to‑date handovers to 493, and recorded 15 new orders for the month. October’s figures provide a near‑term read on the company’s production throughput and booking momentum as it enters the final quarter of the year.

2025-11-11T08:26:12.412486-08:00

Boeing posts 53 deliveries in October, lifting YTD handovers to 493; 15 new orders

FlightGlobal

easyJet eyes A319 phase-out by 2030 as fleet replacement accelerates easyJet plans to largely retire its remaining elderly Airbus A319s by 2030, accelerating a broader refleeting programme that is replacing older narrowbodies across the carrier. The move marks a significant step in modernising easyJet's single-aisle fleet and trimming legacy-type complexity ahead of the decade's end.

2025-11-11T06:15:05.890082-08:00

easyJet eyes A319 phase-out by 2030 as fleet replacement accelerates

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Nigeria to form national aircraft leasing company to ease airlines' fleet acquisition Nigeria will establish a national aircraft leasing company to ease airlines' fleet acquisition, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said. The federal initiative aims to address financing and availability hurdles that have constrained local carriers' ability to scale capacity and modernize fleets.

2025-11-11T04:48:44.655386-08:00

Nigeria to form national aircraft leasing company to ease airlines' fleet acquisition

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Akasa Air to launch Sharjah in early 2026, opens Navi Mumbai and Noida hubs as international network ramps up Akasa Air will begin Sharjah services in early 2026 and is banking on new hubs at Navi Mumbai and Noida to relieve slot constraints in Delhi and Mumbai. The low-cost carrier—operating 24 domestic and six international routes—expects quicker Boeing deliveries as it expands to Singapore, Uzbekistan, Indonesia and Vietnam.

2025-11-11T01:20:40.154958-08:00

Akasa Air to launch Sharjah in early 2026, opens Navi Mumbai and Noida hubs as international network ramps up

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SpiceJet to add 20 aircraft via reactivations and damp leases for 2025 year‑end peak SpiceJet will add 20 aircraft between October and November 2025 via a mix of reactivations and damp leases to support a planned network expansion for the year‑end peak travel season. The short‑term capacity push aims to address seasonal demand ahead of winter schedules.

2025-11-10T20:57:14.953360-08:00

SpiceJet to add 20 aircraft via reactivations and damp leases for 2025 year‑end peak

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Biman Bangladesh to buy two Airbus A350s with options for eight as it shifts from all‑Boeing fleet Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set to acquire two Airbus A350s, with options for eight additional aircraft, marking a strategic move away from its previously all‑Boeing fleet. The up‑to‑ten A350 commitment represents a notable change to the carrier’s widebody sourcing and long‑haul capacity plans.

2025-11-10T20:14:07.523544-08:00

Biman Bangladesh to buy two Airbus A350s with options for eight as it shifts from all‑Boeing fleet

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Bangladesh orders 25 Boeing widebodies for Biman under US trade deal, still weighing Airbus offers Bangladesh has placed an order for 25 widebody jets from Boeing for national carrier Biman, structured as part of a bilateral trade agreement with the United States. Dhaka says it will continue to evaluate competing Airbus proposals before finalising aircraft types, financing and delivery timing.

2025-11-10T20:14:07.497219-08:00

Bangladesh orders 25 Boeing widebodies for Biman under US trade deal, still weighing Airbus offers

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FAA approves Boeing 777X Phase‑3 flight tests, advancing delayed certification The FAA has approved Boeing to begin Phase‑3 Type Inspection Authorization flight tests for the 777X, moving the long‑delayed super‑twin into final, regulator‑witnessed 'for‑credit' flight testing. The milestone signals progress, but roughly a year of work remains before full certification.

2025-11-10T14:58:03.112565-08:00

FAA approves Boeing 777X Phase‑3 flight tests, advancing delayed certification

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