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DOT inspector questions FAA approach to FAA-mandated software update after LEAP engine smoke incidents; GE and Boeing seek fix

A U.S. DOT inspector raised concerns about how the FAA is responding to recent LEAP engine smoke incidents, particularly regarding the FAA’s planned requirement for a software update. GE and Boeing are working on the software change intended to address the underlying issue.

2026-04-23T19:06:26.751035-07:00

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Boeing targets 10/month 787 output in Charleston in 2026 while holding 90–100 delivery goal despite seat and engine delays

2026-04-23T14:25:18.253932-07:00

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Trump signals Boeing financial support amid coronavirus-era pressure: “We have to protect Boeing”

2026-04-23T14:24:42.126644-07:00

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Spirit AeroSystems temporarily pauses Boeing work at select facilities

2026-04-23T14:24:41.375938-07:00

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DOT inspector questions FAA approach to FAA-mandated software update after LEAP engine smoke incidents; GE and Boeing seek fix A U.S. DOT inspector raised concerns about how the FAA is responding to recent LEAP engine smoke incidents, particularly regarding the FAA’s planned requirement for a software update. GE and Boeing are working on the software change intended to address the underlying issue.

2026-04-23T19:06:26.751035-07:00

DOT inspector questions FAA approach to FAA-mandated software update after LEAP engine smoke incidents; GE and Boeing seek fix

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Boeing starts involuntary layoffs, with defense unit largely shielded this week Boeing has begun involuntary layoffs affecting a small share of its workforce this week—fewer than 100 of more than 6,000 workers impacted are coming from the company’s defense division. The move highlights how Boeing is sequencing cost actions while maintaining defense-area continuity.

2026-04-23T15:24:32.656064-07:00

Boeing starts involuntary layoffs, with defense unit largely shielded this week

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USAF opens final-stage contest for B-52 engine replacement The U.S. Air Force has moved into the final phase of its B-52 engine replacement effort, launching a contest to drive the next step of the re-engine initiative. The milestone narrows the decision timeline and sets up follow-on integration and sustainment planning for the bomber fleet.

2026-04-23T15:24:30.255508-07:00

USAF opens final-stage contest for B-52 engine replacement

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US Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown’s nomination clears after lawmakers lift secret hold tied to KC-46 basing decision Gen. Charles Q. Brown’s nomination to become the first Black service chief progressed after a lawmaker lifted a secret hold that had been delaying action over a KC-46 basing decision. The move follows congressional scrutiny of KC-46 issues that continue to affect acceptance and future procurement posture.

2026-04-23T15:06:00.332996-07:00

US Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown’s nomination clears after lawmakers lift secret hold tied to KC-46 basing decision

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US Navy weighs cutting Super Hornet production in FY2022 amid uncertainty over whether near-term output can sustain carrier air The US Navy plans to curtail Super Hornet production in fiscal 2022, but it’s unclear whether the move will succeed in meeting operational and industrial-base requirements. The decision sits at a broader inflection point for carrier aviation modernization—balancing legacy sustainment against next-generation fighter priorities.

2026-04-23T15:05:58.104161-07:00

US Navy weighs cutting Super Hornet production in FY2022 amid uncertainty over whether near-term output can sustain carrier air

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Boeing targets 10/month 787 output in Charleston in 2026 while holding 90–100 delivery goal despite seat and engine delays Boeing said it aims to lift monthly 787 production at Charleston to 10 aircraft this year, even as supply-chain hold-ups continue for premium seats and engines. The company is still targeting 90–100 Dreamliner deliveries in 2026, citing higher commercial delivery volume and improved operational performance alongside favorable order timing.

2026-04-23T14:25:18.253932-07:00

Boeing targets 10/month 787 output in Charleston in 2026 while holding 90–100 delivery goal despite seat and engine delays

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Trump signals Boeing financial support amid coronavirus-era pressure: “We have to protect Boeing” U.S. President Donald Trump said the government could provide a financial bailout for Boeing as part of a coronavirus-era response. The statement underscores political risk to Boeing’s financial stability and the likelihood of policy-driven support for the commercial aerospace OEM.

2026-04-23T14:24:42.126644-07:00

Trump signals Boeing financial support amid coronavirus-era pressure: “We have to protect Boeing”

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Spirit AeroSystems temporarily pauses Boeing work at select facilities Spirit AeroSystems is temporarily suspending Boeing-related work in some of its facilities, while stating that military programs, non-Boeing work and other activities will continue. The move highlights ongoing production allocation and continuity planning across aerostructures as Boeing’s commercial output remains a key customer focus.

2026-04-23T14:24:41.375938-07:00

Spirit AeroSystems temporarily pauses Boeing work at select facilities

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DOT inspector questions FAA approach to FAA-mandated software update after LEAP engine smoke incidents; GE and Boeing seek fix

Boeing targets 10/month 787 output in Charleston in 2026 while holding 90–100 delivery goal despite seat and engine delays

Trump signals Boeing financial support amid coronavirus-era pressure: “We have to protect Boeing”

Spirit AeroSystems temporarily pauses Boeing work at select facilities

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