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Boeing taps former Lockheed Martin CFO Jay Malave to succeed Brian West on Aug. 15

Jesus “Jay” Malave, most recently CFO at Lockheed Martin and a veteran of United Technologies, will assume Boeing’s CFO role on Aug. 15, succeeding Brian West. West, who led Boeing finance since 2020, will transition into a senior advisory role to CEO Kelly Ortberg.

2025-06-30T13:23:36.925488-07:00

Reuters

Boeing’s $4.7 Billion Spirit AeroSystems Deal Hits UK Antitrust Review

2025-06-30T02:59:07.909239-07:00

FlightGlobal

Indian Investigators Decode Black Box Data from Fatal Air India 787 Crash

2025-06-26T02:22:50.691147-07:00

Politico

Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems Complete 737 MAX Mid-Cabin Door Plug Redesign

2025-06-24T09:14:38.038461-07:00

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IndiGo launches first long-haul Mumbai–Manchester flights on damp-leased 787-9 On July 1, IndiGo inaugurated its first long-haul service with nonstop Mumbai–Manchester flights operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner damp-leased from Norse Atlantic Airways, marking the low-cost carrier’s debut in intercontinental markets.

2025-07-01T12:55:37.752702-07:00

IndiGo launches first long-haul Mumbai–Manchester flights on damp-leased 787-9

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Boeing Elevates Stephen Parker to Permanent CEO of Defense, Space & Security Boeing has promoted Stephen Parker to CEO of its Defense, Space & Security business, ending his interim tenure that began in September 2024 after succeeding Ted Colbert. A 37-year Boeing veteran with expertise in manufacturing, program management and technical leadership, Parker will now helm the division permanently.

2025-07-01T06:43:26.410441-07:00

Boeing Elevates Stephen Parker to Permanent CEO of Defense, Space & Security

CTV News

Gimli Glider Cockpit Returns to Manitoba After 7,000 km Salvage Journey After a 7,000-kilometre transit from a southern California scrapyard, the cockpit of Air Canada Flight 143’s famed Boeing 767 — known as the Gimli Glider — was recovered and officially handed back to Capt. Robert Pearson in Manitoba. The milestone marks a significant step in preserving commercial aviation heritage.

2025-06-30T20:54:09.180679-07:00

Gimli Glider Cockpit Returns to Manitoba After 7,000 km Salvage Journey

Bloomberg

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Boeing taps former Lockheed Martin CFO Jay Malave to succeed Brian West on Aug. 15 Jesus “Jay” Malave, most recently CFO at Lockheed Martin and a veteran of United Technologies, will assume Boeing’s CFO role on Aug. 15, succeeding Brian West. West, who led Boeing finance since 2020, will transition into a senior advisory role to CEO Kelly Ortberg.

2025-06-30T13:23:36.925488-07:00

Boeing taps former Lockheed Martin CFO Jay Malave to succeed Brian West on Aug. 15

overtdefense.com

Malaysia to Acquire 33 Used F/A-18C/D Hornets from Kuwait, Delivery by 2026 Malaysia plans to acquire up to 33 F/A-18C and F/A-18D Hornet jets from Kuwait after US State Department approval, marking a major capability boost for its air force. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2026, replacing older platforms and enhancing regional deterrence capabilities.

2025-06-30T13:12:54.094414-07:00

Malaysia to Acquire 33 Used F/A-18C/D Hornets from Kuwait, Delivery by 2026

Military.com

Boeing Defense Machinists in St. Louis Authorize Strike Sanctions Unionized machinists at Boeing's St. Louis-area defense plants have authorized strike sanctions amid stalled contract talks. Members of IAM District 837 in St. Louis, St. Charles, MO, and Mascoutah, IL, said they will strike if no agreement is reached. These sites produce F-15 and F-18 fighters, T-7A trainers and MQ-25 drones.

2025-06-30T12:35:35.562681-07:00

Boeing Defense Machinists in St. Louis Authorize Strike Sanctions

Business Insider

B-52 Stratofortress Marks 70 Years of USAF Service as Modernization Hits Hurdles The B-52 Stratofortress, in service since 1955, marks 70 years in the U.S. Air Force fleet while its planned modernization programs have hit supply chain and technical hurdles. Aging cockpit and network upgrades, such as the CONECT retrofit, face delays amid component shortages and long procurement lead times.

2025-06-30T09:23:32.219569-07:00

B-52 Stratofortress Marks 70 Years of USAF Service as Modernization Hits Hurdles

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Fitch Upgrades Boeing’s Credit Outlook to Stable on Stronger Finances and Production Gains Fitch Ratings on Monday revised Boeing’s long-term credit outlook to stable from negative and affirmed its BBB- rating, citing improved financial flexibility, stronger liquidity and a rebound in production. The upgrade signals Fitch’s confidence in Boeing’s operational recovery as it bolsters cash flow and manages leverage.

2025-06-30T08:19:46.411330-07:00

Fitch Upgrades Boeing’s Credit Outlook to Stable on Stronger Finances and Production Gains

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