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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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Reuters

Germany to approve $3.47bn defence package including 20 Airbus light combat helicopters — Bloomberg Germany is set to approve defence equipment purchases worth more than $3.47 billion, including 20 light combat helicopters from Airbus SE, according to a government document reported by Bloomberg. The package represents a focused rotorcraft procurement and near-term demand for Airbus.

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

Germany to approve $3.47bn defence package including 20 Airbus light combat helicopters — Bloomberg

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

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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

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

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

FlightGlobal

Vietjet firms 100 A321neos; MNG Air Cargo signs for two A350 freighters Vietjet has firmed a 100-aircraft order for Airbus A321neo single-aisles — taking its A321neo commitments to 280 — and agreed a Rolls‑Royce Trent 7000/TotalCare package worth USD 3.8 billion for 92 engines. Separately, MNG Air Cargo signed for two Airbus A350 freighters.

2025-11-07T00:01:47.266881-08:00

Vietjet firms 100 A321neos; MNG Air Cargo signs for two A350 freighters

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Wizz Air delays 88 Airbus deliveries to 2033 and trims A321XLR commitments Wizz Air will delay delivery of 88 Airbus jets from fiscal 2030 to 2033 and has trimmed its commitment to long‑haul A321XLR‑type narrowbodies, shifting its fleet strategy to prioritise profitability over expansion. The carrier described the changes as a strategic rebalancing of capacity and timing.

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

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

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