Reuters
• Dan Catchpole, Tim Hepher
Prospects for China to announce a new commitment to buy Boeing aircraft are diminishing ahead of Thursday’s meeting between the US and Chinese presidents, according to two people briefed on the matter. Negotiations remain fluid, underscoring the commercial impact of broader US-China relations on Boeing’s China strategy.
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Prospects for China to announce a new commitment to buy Boeing aircraft are diminishing ahead of Thursday’s meeting between the US and Chinese presidents, according to two people briefed on the matter. Negotiations remain fluid, underscoring the commercial impact of broader US-China relations on Boeing’s China strategy.
Union members will vote on Boeing’s latest contract proposal after rejecting an earlier offer. The union has endorsed the revised deal, with the result expected by the end of next week and the potential for another strike-related disruption becoming clearer.
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Ethiopian Airlines has received two additional new Boeing 737 MAX 8s, bringing its MAX fleet to 31 aircraft and its total fleet to 167. The deliveries reinforce the carrier’s continued fleet expansion and modernization strategy in Africa’s growing aviation market.
The U.S. FAA has granted Boeing an emissions waiver covering 35 newly built 777 freighters, allowing the aircraft to proceed despite applicable emissions requirements. The decision affects near-term freighter production and delivery plans while underscoring the regulatory constraints facing large cargo aircraft.
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Boeing says its suppliers must replace human-centric, craftsman-led manufacturing processes with more scalable approaches if aircraft manufacturers are to achieve ambitious production ramp-up targets. The message underscores the manufacturing discipline and process changes required across the supply chain to increase output.
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Turkish Airlines has converted a provisional agreement into a firm order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets and options for another 50, ending year-long negotiations delayed by discussions with CFM. Deliveries are scheduled from 2033 through 2037, following last year’s agreement for up to 75 787s.
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The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace is encouraging its members to approve Boeing’s latest contract proposal. The union’s recommendation reduces the immediate risk of a strike, which could have added further labor uncertainty to Boeing’s operations and manufacturing environment.
The Australian Army has ended nearly two decades of Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter operations, concluding a service life marked by persistent reliability challenges. The retirement, marked by a Darwin farewell, clears the way for the Boeing AH-64E Apache to become Australia’s principal attack helicopter.
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