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Boeing shifts first-flight activity to weekends while Airbus holds out; deliveries cluster on Fridays

A new data visualization tracks how Boeing and Airbus operationalize “building” vs “delivery,” showing Boeing’s first-flights occurring on weekends and Airbus not matching that pattern. Both OEMs, however, deliver aircraft on Fridays—revealing distinct rhythms behind production and delivery events.

2026-04-17T10:05:07.733354-07:00

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Boeing and Airbus team to develop industry-standard tactile placards for blind and low-vision passengers

2026-04-17T04:23:16.696881-07:00

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NTSB sets May 19–20 investigative hearing for UPS Flight 2976 MD-11F crash near Louisville

2026-04-16T12:09:33.152515-07:00

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Airbus and Boeing recalibrate competitive positions as Airbus nears delivery targets and launches Skywise+Navblue

2026-04-16T16:35:56.635225-07:00

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Boeing shifts first-flight activity to weekends while Airbus holds out; deliveries cluster on Fridays A new data visualization tracks how Boeing and Airbus operationalize “building” vs “delivery,” showing Boeing’s first-flights occurring on weekends and Airbus not matching that pattern. Both OEMs, however, deliver aircraft on Fridays—revealing distinct rhythms behind production and delivery events.

2026-04-17T10:05:07.733354-07:00

Boeing shifts first-flight activity to weekends while Airbus holds out; deliveries cluster on Fridays

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Boeing and Airbus team to develop industry-standard tactile placards for blind and low-vision passengers Boeing and Airbus are working together to create an industry standard for tactile placards designed to help blind and low-vision passengers navigate key elements of the onboard experience. The effort targets consistent wayfinding cues across aircraft types and cabin layouts.

2026-04-17T04:23:16.696881-07:00

Boeing and Airbus team to develop industry-standard tactile placards for blind and low-vision passengers

Aviation Today

Airbus and Boeing recalibrate competitive positions as Airbus nears delivery targets and launches Skywise+Navblue Airbus says it narrowly beat its reduced 2025 aircraft-delivery target amid a complex operating environment, while Boeing reports it has topped Airbus in order numbers for the first time in a decade as some buyers move to align with the Trump administration. Airbus also accelerates its data/ops strategy with a new wholly owned Skywise subsidiary integrating Navblue capabilities.

2026-04-16T16:35:56.635225-07:00

Airbus and Boeing recalibrate competitive positions as Airbus nears delivery targets and launches Skywise+Navblue

Aviation Today

Boeing’s glass-cockpit “reboot”: avionics strategy as the backbone of its turnaround Aircraft Value Intelligence frames Boeing’s reset as more than balance-sheet reform—pinpointing an avionics strategy “powering a comeback” as a central lever in the company’s effort to restore confidence. The shift is discussed through production, financial performance and the context of congressional scrutiny.

2026-04-16T16:17:05.891362-07:00

Boeing’s glass-cockpit “reboot”: avionics strategy as the backbone of its turnaround

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FAA decision on extending 777F Classic production pushed past May 1 as Boeing seeks rule exemption Boeing will not receive an FAA decision by May 1 on its request to exempt the 777F Classic freighter from an international rule that would otherwise constrain continued production. The delay keeps certification and production-schedule clarity for the 777X freighter roadmap in limbo.

2026-04-16T13:12:41.063156-07:00

FAA decision on extending 777F Classic production pushed past May 1 as Boeing seeks rule exemption

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Viasat begins technical evaluation with Boeing to qualify AERA for 737 MAX, 777X and 787 Viasat says it has entered a technical evaluation process with Boeing to qualify its AERA inflight connectivity solution for the 737 MAX, 777X and 787 aircraft families. The step is aimed at enabling broader OEM certification and faster commercialization of Viasat’s next-generation connectivity offering.

2026-04-16T13:00:39.960512-07:00

Viasat begins technical evaluation with Boeing to qualify AERA for 737 MAX, 777X and 787

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NTSB sets May 19–20 investigative hearing for UPS Flight 2976 MD-11F crash near Louisville The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board will hold a two-day investigative hearing May 19–20 into the Nov. 4, 2025 UPS MD-11F cargo crash shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky. All three crewmembers died; 11 people on the ground were killed and 23 injured.

2026-04-16T12:09:33.152515-07:00

NTSB sets May 19–20 investigative hearing for UPS Flight 2976 MD-11F crash near Louisville

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National Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 777-200F, marking 747-400F exit and 2Q26 milestone National Airlines has received its first Boeing 777-200F (N791CA) from Boeing’s Everett facilities, completing a key freighter entry milestone. The delivery comes as the airline begins fleet renewal aimed at shifting from 747-400F capacity to more efficient twin-engine 777 freighters.

2026-04-16T11:09:38.325081-07:00

National Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 777-200F, marking 747-400F exit and 2Q26 milestone

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Boeing shifts first-flight activity to weekends while Airbus holds out; deliveries cluster on Fridays

Boeing and Airbus team to develop industry-standard tactile placards for blind and low-vision passengers

NTSB sets May 19–20 investigative hearing for UPS Flight 2976 MD-11F crash near Louisville

Airbus and Boeing recalibrate competitive positions as Airbus nears delivery targets and launches Skywise+Navblue

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