News

FlightGlobal

Airbus edges Boeing in 2025 narrowbody battle as deliveries outpace Boeing's sales lead

2025 marked a turning point in the decades‑long Airbus–Boeing narrowbody rivalry: Boeing won more sales while Airbus took the delivery lead, changing the operational balance carriers must weigh. Airlines are increasingly leaning to Airbus for fleet commonality, efficiency and flexibility as they plan long‑term renewals.

2026-03-24T13:14:35.669531-07:00

FlightGlobal

Boeing advances 777‑8 Freighter assembly as Ethiopian signs lease for two IAI‑converted 777‑300ER freighters

2026-03-24T02:40:02.553686-07:00

FlightGlobal

DOT&E 2025: US Navy aviation programmes face persistent testing and readiness challenges

2026-03-24T13:14:36.189779-07:00

Skift

United accelerates fleet refresh with A321 narrowbodies and 787-9 upgauging — 250+ jets due by April 2028, cuts fuel burn 36%

2026-03-24T05:15:21.835034-07:00

News Timeline

FlightGlobal

DOT&E 2025: US Navy aviation programmes face persistent testing and readiness challenges DOT&E's 2025 annual report says several U.S. Navy aviation programmes continue to face testing and readiness challenges, noting gaps across service flight systems. The report singles out programs including the Bell Boeing CMV‑22B tiltrotor as focal points for progress toward full capability and certification.

2026-03-24T13:14:36.189779-07:00

DOT&E 2025: US Navy aviation programmes face persistent testing and readiness challenges

FlightGlobal

❗️

Airbus edges Boeing in 2025 narrowbody battle as deliveries outpace Boeing's sales lead 2025 marked a turning point in the decades‑long Airbus–Boeing narrowbody rivalry: Boeing won more sales while Airbus took the delivery lead, changing the operational balance carriers must weigh. Airlines are increasingly leaning to Airbus for fleet commonality, efficiency and flexibility as they plan long‑term renewals.

2026-03-24T13:14:35.669531-07:00

Airbus edges Boeing in 2025 narrowbody battle as deliveries outpace Boeing's sales lead

Skift

❗️

United accelerates fleet refresh with A321 narrowbodies and 787-9 upgauging — 250+ jets due by April 2028, cuts fuel burn 36% United is accelerating a broad fleet and cabin overhaul, expecting more than 250 new aircraft by April 2028 — driven by A321 narrowbodies and 787-9 widebodies — plus a premiumized CRJ450 regional product. The shift raises seat output and upgauging while cutting fuel burn by over 36%.

2026-03-24T05:15:21.835034-07:00

United accelerates fleet refresh with A321 narrowbodies and 787-9 upgauging — 250+ jets due by April 2028, cuts fuel burn 36%

FlightGlobal

DOT&E: Persistent problems hamper F/A-18E/F sensor and Navy mid‑band jammer The Pentagon's Director of Operational Test & Evaluation reports persistent technical and integration problems across multiple U.S. Navy aviation programmes, highlighting deficiencies in a high‑profile F/A‑18E/F sensor and a next‑generation mid‑band electronic jammer that DOT&E says remain unresolved during testing.

2026-03-24T03:10:00.334857-07:00

DOT&E: Persistent problems hamper F/A-18E/F sensor and Navy mid‑band jammer

FlightGlobal

Boeing advances 777‑8 Freighter assembly as Ethiopian signs lease for two IAI‑converted 777‑300ER freighters Boeing has begun final assembly and the wing‑body join on the first 777‑8 Freighter at Everett, advancing production of the fuel‑efficient long‑haul freighter. Separately, Ethiopian Airlines will lease two AerCap‑backed IAI‑converted Boeing 777‑300ER freighters, with deliveries due in Q2 2028.

2026-03-24T02:40:02.553686-07:00

Boeing advances 777‑8 Freighter assembly as Ethiopian signs lease for two IAI‑converted 777‑300ER freighters

The War Zone

USAF's 'Raptor 2.0' Enters Flight Tests as AGM-181 LRSO Trials Advance Lockheed Martin's 'Raptor 2.0' — a deep F-22 overhaul including stealth underwing fuel tanks and new sensor pods — has entered flight testing, offering extended range and improved passive sensing. Simultaneously, USAF trials of the AGM-181 LRSO, seen on B-52s, are advancing the service's nuclear modernization.

2026-03-23T14:29:59.109615-07:00

USAF's 'Raptor 2.0' Enters Flight Tests as AGM-181 LRSO Trials Advance

FlightGlobal

❗️

FAA certifies higher MTOW for Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, unlocking payload and range flexibility The FAA has certified increased maximum takeoff weights for the Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, enabling roughly 3 and 5 metric tons of additional payload respectively. The iMTOW options grant airlines extra range or cargo capability and improve operational economics amid tight widebody capacity.

2026-03-23T13:09:31.295192-07:00

FAA certifies higher MTOW for Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, unlocking payload and range flexibility

ch-aviation

TAROM to take two Boeing 737-8s by mid‑3Q26; will sell 737‑700s TAROM expects delivery of two Boeing 737‑8 aircraft by mid‑3Q26 and plans to sell its older Boeing 737‑700s. The move marks a narrowbody fleet turnover as newer 737‑8s are added and legacy -700s are prepared for disposal.

2026-03-23T07:45:57.775731-07:00

TAROM to take two Boeing 737-8s by mid‑3Q26; will sell 737‑700s

Menu

Boeing News

Airbus edges Boeing in 2025 narrowbody battle as deliveries outpace Boeing's sales lead

Boeing advances 777‑8 Freighter assembly as Ethiopian signs lease for two IAI‑converted 777‑300ER freighters

DOT&E 2025: US Navy aviation programmes face persistent testing and readiness challenges

United accelerates fleet refresh with A321 narrowbodies and 787-9 upgauging — 250+ jets due by April 2028, cuts fuel burn 36%

News Timeline