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737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court

Attorneys for passengers killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes are asking a US appeals court to reconsider a decision not to reinstate criminal fraud charges against the airframer. The new petition, filed 14 April and backed by more than two dozen families, targets the prior dismissal of prosecutors’ case.

2026-04-16T08:11:23.020254-07:00

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Boeing and Millennium unveil mid-class satellite platform and expand production capacity; target 26 deliveries in 2026

2026-04-16T08:11:24.023214-07:00

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El Al amends Boeing 787 order: $1.5B for up to 12 additional Dreamliners, including a shift to 787-10

2026-04-16T07:09:38.728083-07:00

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Lufthansa Group shuts down Lufthansa CityLine early 2Q26, accelerating fleet shrink after Middle East-driven kerosene surge

2026-04-16T05:22:27.717178-07:00

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Boeing and Millennium unveil mid-class satellite platform and expand production capacity; target 26 deliveries in 2026 Boeing and subsidiary Millennium Space Systems said they are expanding space production capacity and broadening their satellite portfolio to address a growing backlog. The companies unveiled a new “mid-class” satellite platform built from existing components and set a 2026 target of 26 deliveries.

2026-04-16T08:11:24.023214-07:00

Boeing and Millennium unveil mid-class satellite platform and expand production capacity; target 26 deliveries in 2026

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737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court Attorneys for passengers killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes are asking a US appeals court to reconsider a decision not to reinstate criminal fraud charges against the airframer. The new petition, filed 14 April and backed by more than two dozen families, targets the prior dismissal of prosecutors’ case.

2026-04-16T08:11:23.020254-07:00

737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court

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El Al amends Boeing 787 order: $1.5B for up to 12 additional Dreamliners, including a shift to 787-10 El Al Israel Airlines has agreed to buy up to 12 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners in a $1.5 billion deal, amending its existing order to include the 787-10 after previously converting some 787-9 options upward. El Al says the change expands its long-haul fleet aimed at North America and Asia.

2026-04-16T07:09:38.728083-07:00

El Al amends Boeing 787 order: $1.5B for up to 12 additional Dreamliners, including a shift to 787-10

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Bucher picked to provide SWISS cabin solutions for 777-300ER retrofit; A330-300 renewal continues Bucher will supply cabin solutions for SWISS’s Boeing 777-300ER retrofit, extending its role in the airline’s widebody cabin refresh. The supplier also continues work on SWISS’s Airbus A330-300 renewal programme, signaling parallel execution across the carrier’s long-haul fleet.

2026-04-16T06:57:20.590086-07:00

Bucher picked to provide SWISS cabin solutions for 777-300ER retrofit; A330-300 renewal continues

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Lufthansa Group shuts down Lufthansa CityLine early 2Q26, accelerating fleet shrink after Middle East-driven kerosene surge Lufthansa Group is accelerating its cost-reduction plan in response to higher jet-fuel costs and added operational burdens linked to labor disputes and related disruptions. It will remove Lufthansa CityLine capacity from the summer program and end CityLine flight operations effective early 2Q26, while retiring the last A340-600 and planning a phased exit of the 747-400 fleet.

2026-04-16T05:22:27.717178-07:00

Lufthansa Group shuts down Lufthansa CityLine early 2Q26, accelerating fleet shrink after Middle East-driven kerosene surge

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Boeing ramps factory hiring to highest pace since 2024, adding 100-140 workers weekly to lift output Boeing is hiring roughly 100 to 140 factory workers each week—its fastest pace since 2024—as it replaces retirees and increases staffing to support higher production rates and new aircraft programs, a union leader said. The move underscores how labor constraints remain a key lever for output acceleration.

2026-04-16T03:41:00.539919-07:00

Boeing ramps factory hiring to highest pace since 2024, adding 100-140 workers weekly to lift output

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Australia begins search for next-generation replacement for Boeing E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C Australia has started assessing what could replace its Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft, with Canberra pointing to a long-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) future in the 2026 National Defence Strategy. The RAAF’s next-generation priorities frame a potential procurement shift beyond the Wedgetail fleet.

2026-04-16T02:09:21.630712-07:00

Australia begins search for next-generation replacement for Boeing E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C

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Boeing unveils cabin sustainability retrofits at AIX, targeting smarter consumables use, recycling and waste reduction At Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), Boeing showcased cabin sustainability improvement projects aimed at reducing waste and improving circularity. The company highlighted initiatives focused on more efficient consumables use and on enabling material recycling, positioning incremental “cabin greening” as part of future onboard product and retrofit decisions.

2026-04-16T01:26:31.575979-07:00

Boeing unveils cabin sustainability retrofits at AIX, targeting smarter consumables use, recycling and waste reduction

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737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court

Boeing and Millennium unveil mid-class satellite platform and expand production capacity; target 26 deliveries in 2026

El Al amends Boeing 787 order: $1.5B for up to 12 additional Dreamliners, including a shift to 787-10

Lufthansa Group shuts down Lufthansa CityLine early 2Q26, accelerating fleet shrink after Middle East-driven kerosene surge

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