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Boeing Commercial Airplanes targets positive operating margin by mid-2027

Boeing says it is making steady progress toward its Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) plan to improve profitability, with the division’s operating margin expected to turn positive by mid-2027. The company’s margin plan continues to frame how it prioritizes production and delivery execution.

2026-04-22T09:19:57.926672-07:00

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Boeing steadies its turnaround: Q1 2026 loss narrows as deliveries rise, backlog hits record $695B, and 777X TIA 4A testing begi

2026-04-22T04:35:30.738119-07:00

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Boeing posts 143 commercial deliveries as 737 output stabilizes; 737-10 enters final FAA testing

2026-04-22T07:34:34.062674-07:00

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GE Aviation finalising GE9X mid-seal modification after cracked-seal issue review; maintains 777-9 certification timeline

2026-04-22T08:51:17.043320-07:00

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes targets positive operating margin by mid-2027 Boeing says it is making steady progress toward its Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) plan to improve profitability, with the division’s operating margin expected to turn positive by mid-2027. The company’s margin plan continues to frame how it prioritizes production and delivery execution.

2026-04-22T09:19:57.926672-07:00

Boeing Commercial Airplanes targets positive operating margin by mid-2027

FlightGlobal

GE Aviation finalising GE9X mid-seal modification after cracked-seal issue review; maintains 777-9 certification timeline GE Aviation CEO Larry Culp says the company believes it has identified the cause of the GE9X cracked-seal (“mid seal”) problem and is finalising a modification to address the durability issue. GE reiterates the fix will not push 777-9 certification beyond Boeing’s latest specified timeline.

2026-04-22T08:51:17.043320-07:00

GE Aviation finalising GE9X mid-seal modification after cracked-seal issue review; maintains 777-9 certification timeline

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Boeing posts 143 commercial deliveries as 737 output stabilizes; 737-10 enters final FAA testing Boeing delivered 143 commercial aircraft, signaling momentum in its recovery. The 737 program is steady at 42 units per month, while the 737-10 is in final FAA testing—supporting the pathway toward renewed MAX 10 handovers and further production normalization.

2026-04-22T07:34:34.062674-07:00

Boeing posts 143 commercial deliveries as 737 output stabilizes; 737-10 enters final FAA testing

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Boeing doubles down on KC-46 tanker push in the Middle East despite Airbus competition Boeing says it remains confident the KC-46 will secure a foothold in the Middle East, even as Airbus presents stiff competition. The company’s outlook signals it expects the region’s tanker demand to open up beyond US-led sourcing dynamics, with Boeing positioning the KC-46 as its leading offering.

2026-04-22T04:35:31.549803-07:00

Boeing doubles down on KC-46 tanker push in the Middle East despite Airbus competition

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Boeing steadies its turnaround: Q1 2026 loss narrows as deliveries rise, backlog hits record $695B, and 777X TIA 4A testing begi Boeing reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $7.0 million (down sharply versus prior-year, reflecting higher commercial deliveries) and lifted revenue 14% to $22.2 billion. Backlog reached a record $695 billion (6,100+ commercial jets). The company reaffirmed full-year cash-flow guidance and moved 777X flight testing into FAA-approved TIA 4A Phase, targeting first delivery in 2027.

2026-04-22T04:35:30.738119-07:00

Boeing steadies its turnaround: Q1 2026 loss narrows as deliveries rise, backlog hits record $695B, and 777X TIA 4A testing begi

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DR Congo Air Force acquires ex–Mont Gabaon Boeing 737-500 The DR Congo Air Force has acquired an ex–Mont Gabaon Boeing 737-500, converting a previously civilian wide deployment asset into a military operator’s capability. The move highlights how secondary-market airframes are being repurposed to expand lift and utility options without new-build procurement.

2026-04-22T02:40:36.200923-07:00

DR Congo Air Force acquires ex–Mont Gabaon Boeing 737-500

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Rolls-Royce records first Boeing 787 Trent engine selection in nearly three years with March deal for eight aircraft Rolls-Royce has secured a new engine selection for the Boeing 787 after nearly three years without fresh orders, with an engine order recorded in March 2026 covering eight aircraft. The win marks the first Trent-powered deal since mid-2023 and signals renewed momentum for the 787 propulsion line.

2026-04-22T01:34:41.551221-07:00

Rolls-Royce records first Boeing 787 Trent engine selection in nearly three years with March deal for eight aircraft

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Ethiopian Airlines commits for 11 Boeing 787-9s and 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, adding options for 15 more 787-9s and 21 more 737 MAX Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to order 11 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, with additional options for 15 and 21 aircraft, respectively. The commitment—announced during Dubai Airshow 2023—expands Ethiopian’s widebody and single-aisle growth pipeline.

2026-04-22T00:36:12.290257-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines commits for 11 Boeing 787-9s and 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, adding options for 15 more 787-9s and 21 more 737 MAX

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes targets positive operating margin by mid-2027

Boeing steadies its turnaround: Q1 2026 loss narrows as deliveries rise, backlog hits record $695B, and 777X TIA 4A testing begi

Boeing posts 143 commercial deliveries as 737 output stabilizes; 737-10 enters final FAA testing

GE Aviation finalising GE9X mid-seal modification after cracked-seal issue review; maintains 777-9 certification timeline

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