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Boeing CEO Ortberg Outlines 737 MAX Ramp, 787 Delivery Hurdles and F-47 Investment

In his first in-depth interview, Kelly Ortberg detailed plans to boost 737 MAX production from 42 jets a month today to 47 by early 2026, noted that some 787s remain parked pending new seat certification, and confirmed record spending on Boeing’s F-47 Next-Gen fighter bid.

2025-05-28T23:02:15.056594-07:00

Bloomberg

United Slashes Newark Fares to Win Back Passengers After Spring Disruptions

2025-05-29T11:02:22.795532-07:00

CNBC

Boeing to Ramp 737 MAX Output to 47 Jets per Month, Resume China Deliveries

2025-05-29T07:50:51.259176-07:00

FlightGlobal

IATA names Singapore Airlines veteran Sheldon Hee as Regional VP Asia-Pacific

2025-05-27T20:22:25.838520-07:00

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Aviation Week

Boeing CEO Hopeful U.S. Navy Moves Quickly On F/A-XX Deliberations

2025-05-29T12:17:44.190086-07:00

Boeing CEO Hopeful U.S. Navy Mov

Aviation Week

Boeing Pushes for Swift U.S. Navy Decision on F/A-XX Next-Gen Fighter Boeing CEO David Calhoun says the company is optimistic the U.S. Navy will soon finalize contract award deliberations for its F/A-XX sixth-generation carrier-based fighter program. A prompt decision would follow Boeing’s recent NGAD triumph and set the stage for the Navy’s future air-dominance roadmap.

2025-05-29T12:17:44.190086-07:00

Boeing Pushes for Swift U.S. Navy Decision on F/A-XX Next-Gen Fighter

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United Slashes Newark Fares to Win Back Passengers After Spring Disruptions United Airlines is cutting summer fares at its Newark hub to lure passengers back after a series of spring meltdowns, air traffic control outages and schedule reductions drove away travelers. CEO Scott Kirby says the “cheapest ever” tickets underscore safety improvements even as Q2 profit outlook takes a hit.

2025-05-29T11:02:22.795532-07:00

United Slashes Newark Fares to Win Back Passengers After Spring Disruptions

Reuters

Ryanair CEO O’Leary Hits Share-Price Milestone Unlocking Over €100M Payout Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has met a pre-set share-price target, qualifying him for a potential €100 million reward under his remuneration plan. He previously told investors this level of compensation represented strong value compared with top footballers’ salaries.

2025-05-29T09:11:17.399769-07:00

Ryanair CEO O’Leary Hits Share-Price Milestone Unlocking Over €100M Payout

CNBC

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Boeing to Ramp 737 MAX Output to 47 Jets per Month, Resume China Deliveries Boeing plans to begin ramping 737 MAX production to 47 jets per month by year-end, up from about 38 today, and is targeting the 50s by mid-2026. CEO Ortberg says the company will also resume deliveries to China in June and seek US approval for further output hikes in 2025.

2025-05-29T07:50:51.259176-07:00

Boeing to Ramp 737 MAX Output to 47 Jets per Month, Resume China Deliveries

SpaceNews.com

Maxar Intelligence Appoints Todd Surdey as Executive VP, Commercial Business Maxar Intelligence has appointed technology veteran Todd Surdey to head its commercial business, elevating him to executive vice president. Surdey will oversee strategy, sales and operations for Maxar’s commercial Earth observation, satellite imagery and geospatial analytics offerings, aiming to accelerate revenue growth across defense and civilian markets.

2025-05-29T06:08:04.312369-07:00

Maxar Intelligence Appoints Todd Surdey as Executive VP, Commercial Business

Aviation Week

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Boeing CEO Ortberg Outlines 737 MAX Ramp, 787 Delivery Hurdles and F-47 Investment In his first in-depth interview, Kelly Ortberg detailed plans to boost 737 MAX production from 42 jets a month today to 47 by early 2026, noted that some 787s remain parked pending new seat certification, and confirmed record spending on Boeing’s F-47 Next-Gen fighter bid.

2025-05-28T23:02:15.056594-07:00

Boeing CEO Ortberg Outlines 737 MAX Ramp, 787 Delivery Hurdles and F-47 Investment

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Boeing CEO Pushes 737 MAX 7/10 and 777-9 Certification in Year-End Drive In an Aviation Week interview, Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company’s immediate focus is certifying its 737 MAX 7 and 10 variants by year-end alongside the long-delayed 777-9, as it seeks to restore positive cash flow.

2025-05-28T16:10:51.369000-07:00

Boeing CEO Pushes 737 MAX 7/10 and 777-9 Certification in Year-End Drive

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