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Boeing Defense CEO warns of additional cost growth for Air Force One program, targets 2028 delivery

Ahead of Farnborough Airshow, Boeing Defense CEO Steve Parker said the Air Force One program will likely see additional cost growth as the effort moves through final assembly, wiring and structures integration, and certification work. He reaffirmed a plan to deliver in 2028.

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2026-07-19T10:07:30.135508-07:00

CNBC

American Airlines CEO charts path to close $3B+ profit gap via reliability upgrades and new wide-body plan (Boeing or Airbus)

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2026-07-19T05:19:12.750523-07:00

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Boeing opening offer to SPEEA likely imminent, per sources

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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

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Breaking Defense

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Boeing Defense CEO warns of additional cost growth for Air Force One program, targets 2028 delivery Ahead of Farnborough Airshow, Boeing Defense CEO Steve Parker said the Air Force One program will likely see additional cost growth as the effort moves through final assembly, wiring and structures integration, and certification work. He reaffirmed a plan to deliver in 2028.

2026-07-19T10:07:30.135508-07:00

Boeing Defense CEO warns of additional cost growth for Air Force One program, targets 2028 delivery

CNBC

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American Airlines CEO charts path to close $3B+ profit gap via reliability upgrades and new wide-body plan (Boeing or Airbus) American Airlines’ CEO set out priorities aimed at closing a more than $3 billion profit gap, including steps to improve operational reliability and investment in premium seats and lounges. The strategy also includes evaluating Boeing and Airbus for a new wide-body aircraft order to support the carrier’s long-haul product and network goals.

2026-07-19T05:19:12.750523-07:00

American Airlines CEO charts path to close $3B+ profit gap via reliability upgrades and new wide-body plan (Boeing or Airbus)

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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

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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