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Boeing opening offer to SPEEA likely imminent, per sources

Boeing’s “opening offer” to its engineering and technicians union, SPEEA, could be presented as early as this week, according to three people familiar with the company’s plans. The timing suggests negotiations are moving quickly toward a formal bargaining phase.

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2026-07-19T01:50:31.506392-07:00

AeroTime

Boeing projects nearly 44,000 new aircraft needed by 2045 as passenger and cargo demand grows

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2026-07-19T01:20:14.974352-07:00

The Air Current

Boeing scraps a dormant 777X airframe after years of rework and storage

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2026-07-18T18:13:22.134484-07:00

Runway Girl

Boeing 787 for Lufthansa to fly as ecoDemonstrator for fuel-efficiency and noise-reduction tests

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2026-07-18T08:27:33.056287-07:00

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CFM secures US certification for LEAP-1B HPT durability kit CFM International says it has secured U.S. certification for the CFM LEAP-1B high-pressure turbine (HPT) durability kit, announced at Farnborough on 18 July 2026. The company links the milestone to ongoing durability maturity across LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B hardware as the fleet approaches a decade in service.

2026-07-19T02:20:25.722287-07:00

CFM secures US certification for LEAP-1B HPT durability kit

Leeham News

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Boeing opening offer to SPEEA likely imminent, per sources Boeing’s “opening offer” to its engineering and technicians union, SPEEA, could be presented as early as this week, according to three people familiar with the company’s plans. The timing suggests negotiations are moving quickly toward a formal bargaining phase.

2026-07-19T01:50:31.506392-07:00

Boeing opening offer to SPEEA likely imminent, per sources

AeroTime

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Boeing projects nearly 44,000 new aircraft needed by 2045 as passenger and cargo demand grows Boeing forecasts airlines and cargo operators will require nearly 44,000 new aircraft over the next 20 years, citing continued passenger and freight growth. The outlook frames a multi-decade demand pipeline that will influence fleet planning, production mix, and aircraft financing assumptions across the industry.

2026-07-19T01:20:14.974352-07:00

Boeing projects nearly 44,000 new aircraft needed by 2045 as passenger and cargo demand grows

The Air Current

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Boeing scraps a dormant 777X airframe after years of rework and storage Boeing has quietly scrapped a Boeing 777-9 airframe that sat dormant for roughly six years at an airfield north of Seattle. The stored aircraft had its engines weighed in place and missing engine components covered, underscoring a looming “massive” rework challenge for the program.

2026-07-18T18:13:22.134484-07:00

Boeing scraps a dormant 777X airframe after years of rework and storage

Runway Girl

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Boeing 787 for Lufthansa to fly as ecoDemonstrator for fuel-efficiency and noise-reduction tests A new Boeing 787 scheduled for delivery to Lufthansa will first be used as Boeing’s latest ecoDemonstrator, running flight tests aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing noise emissions. The aircraft will transition from demonstration activities to its planned role with Lufthansa following the program.

2026-07-18T08:27:33.056287-07:00

Boeing 787 for Lufthansa to fly as ecoDemonstrator for fuel-efficiency and noise-reduction tests

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify new 737 MAX and 787 deliveries The FAA has ended a phased oversight program and restored Boeing’s authority to issue airworthiness certificates for newly built 737 MAX and 787 aircraft. The move signals regulator confidence in Boeing’s quality and certification processes, with potential upside for delivery timing and production momentum.

2026-07-17T21:14:27.580442-07:00

FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify new 737 MAX and 787 deliveries

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Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo Boeing reaffirmed its 20-year forecast for strong global jet demand, projecting the global commercial fleet will reach 50,000 aircraft by 2045 despite “near-term disruptions.” At the same time, three Chinese carriers agreed to buy 95 Airbus aircraft—55 A350-family and 40 A320neo-family—valued at about $17.8 billion, underscoring continued fleet modernization in Asia.

2026-07-17T16:09:17.536588-07:00

Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo

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Boeing adds new 737 MAX production line to meet strong demand as order momentum lags Airbus Boeing has opened a new production line aimed at sustaining strong demand for the 737 MAX after a run of crises. While output capacity is being expanded, the company’s new-jet order pace is reported to be trailing rival Airbus, underscoring competitive pressure on near-term backlog growth.

2026-07-17T10:58:59.503395-07:00

Boeing adds new 737 MAX production line to meet strong demand as order momentum lags Airbus