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Boeing CEO Ortberg Outlines 737 MAX Ramp, 787 Delivery Hurdles and F-47 Investment

In his first in-depth interview, Kelly Ortberg detailed plans to boost 737 MAX production from 42 jets a month today to 47 by early 2026, noted that some 787s remain parked pending new seat certification, and confirmed record spending on Boeing’s F-47 Next-Gen fighter bid.

2025-05-28T23:02:15.056594-07:00

Reuters

Boeing, DOJ Agree $1.1 Billion Non-Prosecution Agreement to End 737 MAX Fraud Case

2025-05-23T11:50:47.238144-07:00

Aviation Source

Air Europa Takes Delivery of Spain’s First Boeing 737 MAX 8

2025-05-22T17:58:35.321181-07:00

Reuters

DOJ Poised to Drop Fraud Charges Against Boeing in 737 MAX Certification Case

2025-05-16T08:19:00.153258-07:00

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The Aviationist

Rare Sighting: USAF RAT55 NT-43A Radar Test Aircraft Photographed with B-2 Spirit Over Death Valley Photographer Julian Elnasser captured images earlier this year of the USAF’s secretive RAT55 NT-43A, a modified Boeing 737 radar testbed, flying alongside a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber over Death Valley. The sighting provides one of the few public glimpses into in-flight stealth signature evaluation operations.

2025-05-30T05:14:24.897159-07:00

Rare Sighting: USAF RAT55 NT-43A Radar Test Aircraft Photographed with B-2 Spirit Over Death Valley

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DOJ Moves to Dismiss Criminal Fraud Case Against Boeing Over 737 MAX Crashes The U.S. Justice Department has formally moved to drop its criminal fraud prosecution of Boeing stemming from two 737 MAX disasters that killed 346 people, asking a Texas judge to cancel the upcoming trial despite objections from victims’ families.

2025-05-29T13:58:35.107050-07:00

DOJ Moves to Dismiss Criminal Fraud Case Against Boeing Over 737 MAX Crashes

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Boeing to Ramp 737 MAX Output to 47 Jets per Month, Resume China Deliveries Boeing plans to begin ramping 737 MAX production to 47 jets per month by year-end, up from about 38 today, and is targeting the 50s by mid-2026. CEO Ortberg says the company will also resume deliveries to China in June and seek US approval for further output hikes in 2025.

2025-05-29T07:50:51.259176-07:00

Boeing to Ramp 737 MAX Output to 47 Jets per Month, Resume China Deliveries

Aviation Week

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Boeing CEO Ortberg Outlines 737 MAX Ramp, 787 Delivery Hurdles and F-47 Investment In his first in-depth interview, Kelly Ortberg detailed plans to boost 737 MAX production from 42 jets a month today to 47 by early 2026, noted that some 787s remain parked pending new seat certification, and confirmed record spending on Boeing’s F-47 Next-Gen fighter bid.

2025-05-28T23:02:15.056594-07:00

Boeing CEO Ortberg Outlines 737 MAX Ramp, 787 Delivery Hurdles and F-47 Investment

Aviation Week

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Boeing CEO Pushes 737 MAX 7/10 and 777-9 Certification in Year-End Drive In an Aviation Week interview, Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company’s immediate focus is certifying its 737 MAX 7 and 10 variants by year-end alongside the long-delayed 777-9, as it seeks to restore positive cash flow.

2025-05-28T16:10:51.369000-07:00

Boeing CEO Pushes 737 MAX 7/10 and 777-9 Certification in Year-End Drive

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WestJet completes integration of Sunwing as final 18 737s join mainline fleet WestJet Group has completed the integration of Sunwing Airlines, with the last of the leisure carrier’s 18 Boeing 737s operating its final commercial flight on May 28 before joining the WestJet Airlines fleet on May 29. The integration unifies all narrowbody operations and paves the way for cabin reconfigurations through 2025.

2025-05-28T07:02:12.103399-07:00

WestJet completes integration of Sunwing as final 18 737s join mainline fleet

Aviation Week

NTSB Blames Faulty Overhaul for 2023 Alaska Airlines 737 Gear Collapse The NTSB found that improper procedures during a routine overhaul damaged a main landing gear component on a Boeing 737, leading to a fatigue crack and gear collapse on an Alaska Airlines flight in 2023. The report warns of maintenance protocol weaknesses across the MRO industry.

2025-05-28T00:06:05.222584-07:00

NTSB Blames Faulty Overhaul for 2023 Alaska Airlines 737 Gear Collapse

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L3Harris wins contract to equip Canada’s P-8A Poseidon fleet with 16 WESCAM MX-20 systems L3Harris has secured a contract via the Canadian Commercial Corporation to deliver 16 WESCAM MX-20 electro-optical/infrared surveillance and targeting turrets for Canada’s Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, enhancing long-range maritime and Arctic surveillance. The MX-20 systems integrate high-resolution thermal and day optics to support anti-submarine warfare and search-and-rescue missions.

2025-05-26T12:08:23.772733-07:00

L3Harris wins contract to equip Canada’s P-8A Poseidon fleet with 16 WESCAM MX-20 systems

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