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• David Shepardson
Boeing paid a $3.1 million FAA fine after the agency cited a series of safety violations, including actions connected to the 2024 Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door-plug blowout. The FAA also cited interference with safety officials’ independence and the operation of unairworthy aircraft.
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Boeing produced more aircraft than Airbus in August, marking the first month since 2019 that it has surpassed its European rival. The result signals a potential shift in recent production trends, though the available data does not establish whether the change will persist.
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Boeing paid a $3.1 million FAA fine after the agency cited a series of safety violations, including actions connected to the 2024 Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door-plug blowout. The FAA also cited interference with safety officials’ independence and the operation of unairworthy aircraft.
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Boeing has delivered O3b mPOWER satellites F11, F12 and F13 to SES, completing the initial 13-satellite medium Earth orbit constellation. The spacecraft are scheduled to launch later this month on a SpaceX Falcon 9 mission, expanding SES’ high-speed connectivity capacity and supporting technology relevant to military SATCOM.
Ethiopian Airlines is nearing a deal to acquire as many as 10 long-haul Boeing freighters, according to industry sources. The potential order would support the carrier’s plans for a new African hub designed to strengthen its cargo network and compete more directly with Gulf carriers.
Vueling, IAG’s Barcelona-based low-cost carrier, is reportedly postponing the introduction of its new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft until the first half of 2027. The delay is tied to outstanding certification work for the aircraft’s seats, extending the timeline for fleet and capacity planning.
Spirit AeroSystems workers told Leeham News and Analysis that delays associated with “traveled work”—tasks completed outside their intended production position—are constraining 737 production. Reducing the backlog could improve manufacturing flow and support higher output across Boeing’s narrowbody supply chain.
Boeing says it is prepared to support the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX next-generation fighter program, though executive Steve Parker offered no timeline for the effort. The company’s position signals its intent to compete for a major future naval aviation requirement as the program advances.
Luxembourg’s Luxair plans to invest more than €1 billion ($1.2 billion) to replace its entire fleet by the mid-2030s, excluding aircraft already newly delivered. The renewal will center on Boeing’s 737 MAX family, marking a long-term commitment to the narrowbody platform as the airline reshapes its fleet.
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