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Wall Street Journal • Sharon Terlep

Boeing Cuts 17,000 Jobs, Delays 777X to 2026 Amid Strike

Boeing is set to cut 17,000 jobs as part of a 10% workforce reduction. The ongoing machinists' strike has forced the aerospace giant to delay the 777X program until 2026 and cease 767 Freighter production by 2027, severely impacting its financial positions.

2024-10-11T13:38:26.361713-07:00

Reuters

Boeing Q3 Loss Exceeds $6B Amid Strikes and Strategic Challenges

2024-10-23T04:46:55.539086-07:00

Reuters

Riyadh Air Confirms $60 Airbus A321neo Order to Bolster Fleet

2024-10-30T05:50:08.475403-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Boeing Secures $10B Credit, Plans $25B Equity and Debt Offering Amid Strike

2024-10-15T03:56:54.619685-07:00

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Reuters

Korean Air to Finalize $32.7 Billion Boeing Deal, Strengthening US-S.Korea Ties Korean Air is set to formalize a $32.7 billion agreement involving Boeing aircraft and GE Aerospace engines. This significant transaction is part of South Korea's initiatives to reinforce bilateral relations with the United States, underlined by the country's industry ministry during an ongoing strategic visit.

2025-03-21T07:52:13.407393-07:00

Korean Air to Finalize $32.7 Billion Boeing Deal, Strengthening US-S.Korea Ties

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Air India Plans Major Widebody Acquisition from Boeing and Airbus Air India is negotiating a potential order for 30 to 50 widebody jets, split between the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X models. This move is part of its transformation strategy under Tata Group, with final details expected before the Paris Air Show in June.

2025-03-20T01:28:11.499344-07:00

Air India Plans Major Widebody Acquisition from Boeing and Airbus

Aviation Week

Emirates Evaluates Future Airbus A350-1000 Acquisition Emirates Airline President Tim Clark praises the A350-900, labelling it a 'dream' for operations. However, despite satisfaction with the current model, Emirates has not committed to ordering the A350-1000 at this time, indicating a careful evaluation process underway for potential future acquisitions.

2025-03-07T03:15:33.836929-08:00

Emirates Evaluates Future Airbus A350-1000 Acquisition

Aviation Week

Emirates President Questions Boeing 777X Production Timeline Tim Clark, President of Emirates, has voiced concerns over Boeing's ability to meet the current delivery timeline for the 777X, casting doubt on the OEM's production scale-up capabilities.

2025-03-05T06:53:05.199530-08:00

Emirates President Questions Boeing 777X Production Timeline

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Emirates Commits $5 Billion for Aircraft Retrofits Amid Delivery Delays Dubai's Emirates airline is allocating $5 billion to upgrade 220 aircraft, focusing on cabin interior enhancements to offset delivery delays of new jets, including the Boeing 777X. This move addresses ongoing supply chain disruptions impacting the aviation sector, ensuring service continuity.

2025-03-05T02:55:48.343780-08:00

Emirates Commits $5 Billion for Aircraft Retrofits Amid Delivery Delays

Reuters

Qatar Airways to Announce Major Widebody Aircraft Order Qatar Airways is poised to make a significant investment in widebody aircraft with an imminent order expected to bolster its long-term growth strategy. The order may include the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X models, addressing the increasing demand for passenger capacity.

2025-03-04T16:51:11.055006-08:00

Qatar Airways to Announce Major Widebody Aircraft Order

Runway Girl

Cathay Enhances Boeing 777-300ER with Aria Mini-Suites Amid 777X Delays Cathay Pacific has launched the new Aria mini-suites on its Boeing 777-300ER fleet, amidst continued delays in the delivery of Boeing 777X aircraft. This strategic move aims to enhance passenger experience and maintain competitive edge in premium service offerings.

2025-02-26T20:15:09.853540-08:00

Cathay Enhances Boeing 777-300ER with Aria Mini-Suites Amid 777X Delays

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Boeing 777X Conducts Flight Tests in Curaçao's Tropical Climate Boeing has strategically moved its 777X flight testing to Curaçao to evaluate aircraft performance in hot and humid conditions. This initiative aims to ensure the aircraft's reliability and efficiency under diverse environmental factors critical for broad operational readiness.

2025-02-20T10:19:14.868584-08:00

Boeing 777X Conducts Flight Tests in Curaçao's Tropical Climate

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