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Air India completes revival of 30 long‑grounded aircraft as Boeing 777‑300ER VT‑ALL returns

Air India has completed the return of all 30 long‑grounded legacy aircraft to service with the March 2026 reintroduction of Boeing 777‑300ER VT‑ALL, which had been parked since February 2020. The programme, started after the airline's 2022 return to the Tata Group, rebuilt fleet capacity and operational capability.

2026-03-17T23:05:29.186923-07:00

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FAA clears Boeing 777‑9 to begin Phase 4A certification testing

2026-03-18T09:54:44.492197-07:00

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Boeing wins $298M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel

2026-03-18T06:13:17.445200-07:00

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Boeing's years‑long rework: 'shadow factories' after the 737 MAX grounding and 787 production flaws

2026-03-18T00:24:17.645747-07:00

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Morocco cleared for massive F-16 fighter buy Morocco has been cleared to purchase a major package of U.S.-made F-16 fighters and associated defence equipment, marking a significant planned increase in Rabat’s spending on American military hardware. The approval signals deeper U.S.-Morocco military ties and a sizable potential Foreign Military Sale.

2026-03-18T12:44:26.273179-07:00

Morocco cleared for massive F-16 fighter buy

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Industrial‑base concerns swung the decision to Boeing’s F‑15X over a rival fourth‑generation offer Industrial‑base concerns were a major factor in the selection of Boeing’s F‑15X over a rival fourth‑generation offer; decision‑makers prioritized production capacity, supplier continuity and long‑term industrial resilience alongside technical and cost assessments. The emphasis on sustaining domestic supply chains and factories tipped the balance in favour of Boeing.

2026-03-18T12:44:25.946419-07:00

Industrial‑base concerns swung the decision to Boeing’s F‑15X over a rival fourth‑generation offer

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FAA clears Boeing 777‑9 to begin Phase 4A certification testing The FAA on March 17 cleared Boeing to begin Phase 4A (TIA Phase 4) certification testing of the long‑delayed 777‑9, permitting expanded ground and flight trials. The approval advances validation of the world's largest twinjet and improves delivery prospects and near‑term cash flow for Boeing.

2026-03-18T09:54:44.492197-07:00

FAA clears Boeing 777‑9 to begin Phase 4A certification testing

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Boeing wins $298M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel Boeing has secured a $298 million contract to deliver as many as 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel, according to three people familiar with the transaction. The award specifies both the contract value and the potential munitions quantity in a single procurement.

2026-03-18T06:13:17.445200-07:00

Boeing wins $298M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel

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Mozambique seeks Boeing partnership to restructure flag carrier LAM Mozambique is seeking a partnership with Boeing to restructure its flag carrier, LAM, according to ch-aviation. The government has initiated discussions with the U.S. OEM to explore restructuring options for the national airline, though the report did not disclose terms or a timeline.

2026-03-18T01:59:49.034490-07:00

Mozambique seeks Boeing partnership to restructure flag carrier LAM

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Boeing's years‑long rework: 'shadow factories' after the 737 MAX grounding and 787 production flaws Boeing spent years conducting extensive rework on the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner after the MAX's 21‑month grounding following two fatal crashes, and after production flaws were found on the 787. The programme used 'shadow factories' to perform corrective work and return aircraft to customers and regulators.

2026-03-18T00:24:17.645747-07:00

Boeing's years‑long rework: 'shadow factories' after the 737 MAX grounding and 787 production flaws

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Boeing's 'Shadow Factories' and Years of 737 MAX / 787 Rework Boeing spent years conducting extensive rework on both the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner following the MAX's 21‑month grounding and subsequent production-quality revelations; the company-level remediation included off-line 'shadow factory' facilities to correct defects and restore airworthiness and customer confidence.

2026-03-18T00:24:17.633310-07:00

Boeing's 'Shadow Factories' and Years of 737 MAX / 787 Rework

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Configuration-control failures force years of Boeing rework across 737 MAX and 787 Boeing spent years repairing and reworking aircraft after systemic configuration-control failures: "shadow factories" carried out extensive fixes on the 737 MAX following its 21‑month grounding after two fatal crashes, and the company later undertook major rework on 787 Dreamliners for persistent production-quality defects.

2026-03-18T00:18:44.403640-07:00

Configuration-control failures force years of Boeing rework across 737 MAX and 787

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Air India completes revival of 30 long‑grounded aircraft as Boeing 777‑300ER VT‑ALL returns

FAA clears Boeing 777‑9 to begin Phase 4A certification testing

Boeing wins $298M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel

Boeing's years‑long rework: 'shadow factories' after the 737 MAX grounding and 787 production flaws

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