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Reuters

Supplier dispute halts Boeing 777F production for nearly two months, disrupts 767 and KC-46 output

A dispute with a small Florida-based supplier over a critical wing component has stopped 777F production for nearly two months and also disrupted 767 production, including freighters and KC-46 tankers, according to workers and court filings. The 777F has dozens of orders and recently won approval to remain in production through 2030.

Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

Reuters

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Allegiant exercises options for six more Boeing 737 MAX 8s, bringing firm purchases to 56

Allegiant has exercised options under its 2021 purchase agreement with Boeing for six 737-8 MAX aircraft, with deliveries scheduled for 2028. The additional jets bring the airline’s firm purchases under the agreement to 56; one report values the six-aircraft commitment at more than $720 million.

Reuters

Allegiant exercises options for six Boeing 737 MAX jets worth over $720 million

The War Zone

General Atomics and Spirit Defense team to ramp up FQ-42 fighter-drone production for USAF demand

General Atomics is working with Spirit Defense, a Boeing subsidiary, to help increase production of its FQ-42 collaborative combat aircraft as the U.S. Air Force seeks fighter drones over the next six years. The partnership points to an effort to build manufacturing capacity around the emerging uncrewed combat-aircraft requirement.

AeroTime

FAA orders stabilizer inspections on 1,987 US Boeing 737NGs after pitch oscillations

The FAA has ordered inspections of stabilizer components on 1,987 Boeing 737NGs registered in the United States after reports of pitch oscillations. The airworthiness directive takes effect Nov. 23, 2026, requiring operators to check affected aircraft for conditions associated with the events.

AeroTime

FAA orders checks on nearly 2,000 Boeing 737s after pitch oscillation events

FlightGlobal

Southwest rules out widebodies, leaves open possibility of 737 Max 10

Southwest Airlines has dismissed speculation that it will add widebody aircraft, while signaling it could amend pilot contracts if it chooses to pursue the larger 737 Max 10. The comments leave the carrier’s fleet strategy centered on the 737 family for now, with any Max 10 decision dependent in part on labor terms.