Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
Thai Airways has taken delivery of its first new Boeing 787 powered by GE Aerospace's GEnx engines, marking a shift away from the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-powered 787s the airline currently has in service.
Boeing activity observed in Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Industrial Base segment
In an in-depth interview, a confident Kelly Ortberg sees the company’s financial and cultural turnaround gaining steam.
Boeing activity observed in UAV / Drone / Uncrewed Systems segment
Navy approves Boeing MQ-25 for carrier-based refueling drone, with first production contract expected this summer.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
A major electronic warfare (EW) upgrade for the Royal Saudi Air Force fleet of Boeing F-15SA fighters has entered the early stages of the acquisition process within the U.S. Foreign Military Sales system.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
A recovery plan for the Boeing KC-46 pushes the arrival of the Remote Vision System (RVS) 2.0 upgrade by more than a year.
Boeing activity observed in A&D M&A / Financing / Capital Markets segment
Boeing plans to invest $1 billion over the next three years in its recently reacquired Wichita site, its top executive announced May 11.
Lockheed Martin activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
Israel has given the green light for the procurement of additional Lockheed Martin F-35s and Boeing F-15IAs.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
After a 4.5-year delay, flight testing for the MQ-25 is making progress, and Boeing is developing a variant with longer endurance.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
Icelandair will decide next month if its remaining fleet of Boeing 757s will be phased out one year earlier than planned after elevated jet fuel prices changed the economics of operating the aircraft.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
The most advanced Boeing P-8A Poseidon is operational, adding improved capability for wide-area signals intelligence against submarines, the U.S. Navy says.
Boeing activity observed in A&D M&A / Financing / Capital Markets segment
African airlines are hoping that Comac C919 will break the Airbus and Boeing duopoly and associated high acquisition costs and long waiting periods for new aircraft
Boeing activity observed in UAV/UAS/Drone segment
The U.S. Navy on April 25 conducted the much anticipated first flight of its Boeing MQ-25 Stingray uncrewed refueling aircraft, a major milestone in the service’s pursuit of bringing autonomous aircraft to its carriers.
Boeing activity observed in UAV/UAS/Drone segment
The first flight of the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray uncrewed refueler is imminent, as the Navy outlines an updated spending plan for an aircraft.
Boeing activity observed in UAV / Drone / Uncrewed Systems segment
Australia has signed an agreement with Japan to work together in the field of collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) using the Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
Readers write about U.S. Navy trainers, Boeing 737-7 and -10 certification delays, and the X-59. Plus: Behind the Scenes at the Space Symposium.
Boeing activity observed in A&D M&A / Financing / Capital Markets segment
Israel's El Al will exercise its options for six 787-9s and expand its agreement with Boeing to include additional options to acquire up to six more 787s.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
Boeing Global Services President and CEO Chris Raymond talks with Lee Ann Shay about nuances of its business in a one-on-one interview at Boeing’s offices.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
After years of challenges, Boeing has emerged as the leader among aerospace manufacturers in 2025 when measured by turnover.
Boeing activity observed in Sensors / EW / ISR / Communications segment
NATO’s initiative to replace its long-serving Boeing E-3A Sentry airborne early warning aircraft fleet has now moved into the “realization stage.”
Boeing activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
The U.S. Air Force’s Boeing T-7A trainer program is seeing testing delays mount ahead of an imminent production decision, following a change in the acquisition approach to try to speed up fielding.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
The U.S. Air Force has awarded two new deals worth $2.43 billion to Boeing to continue developing two E-7A prototypes as directed by Congress.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
The U.S. Air Force’s opposition to buying additional Boeing E-7A Wedgetails has not changed despite a solicitation released on March 10.
Boeing activity observed in A&D M&A / Financing / Capital Markets segment
Bohai Leasing has completed the acquisition of 10 Boeing 787-8s and a pair of GE Aerospace GEnx-1B70 spare engines from China Southern Airlines through its subsidiary Avolon.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
Airbus, Boeing, Leonardo, and Sikorsky have prequalified to participate in the next steps of a NATO initiative to develop a battlefield and naval rotorcraft.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
Nearly 18 months into his role as Boeing’s first chief of human factors, Nick Patrick is making progress on codifying the discipline companywide.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
The U.S. Air Force is focused on near-term tanker recapitalization—extending purchases of the Boeing KC-46 and planning minor situational awareness upgrades.
Boeing activity observed in Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Industrial Base segment
For Boeing and suppliers, the toughest phase of its air transport manufacturing recovery is yet to come.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
While growing its number of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in the year ahead, Allegiant is mulling the timing for its remaining options.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
Boeing Global Services President and CEO Chris Raymond sits down with Lee Ann Shay to discuss a variety of aftermarket topics.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
The U.S. approved a $6.67 billion export package for Israel that includes potential orders for 30 Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopters, additional Leonardo AW-119Kx helicopters and ground systems.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
Boeing is reviewing a potential durability issue on the GE Aerospace GE9X engine powering the 777X.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
U.S. airframer Boeing has no commercial aircraft represented in either the static or flying displays, despite the expectation of a larger presence.
Boeing activity observed in UAV / Drone / Uncrewed Systems segment
The UK has shortlisted seven bidders in its hunt to find an ACP that could operate as a loyal wingman to its Boeing Apache attack helicopters in the 2030s.
Lockheed Martin activity observed in CCA / Autonomous Combat Aircraft segment
A series of recent demonstrations have familiarized Boeing F/A-18E/F and Lockheed Martin F-35C pilots with Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
Alaska Airlines has placed its largest-ever aircraft order, fueling future expansion 105 Boeing 737-10s and five 787-10s.
Boeing activity observed in A&D M&A / Financing / Capital Markets segment
Malaysia is looking to fast-track its multirole combat aircraft program after plans to acquire ex-Kuwaiti Boeing F/A-18 Hornets are expected to face delays.
Boeing activity observed in Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Industrial Base segment
Financial outlook tracking with improved production, delivery performance, prompting talk of hitting lofty cash-flow targets.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Programs/Budget segment
The much-anticipated first flight of the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray for the U.S. Navy has been pushed to early 2026.
Boeing activity observed in Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Industrial Base segment
Boeing and Airbus announced the long-sought finalization of their complex splitting-up of Spirit AeroSystems on Dec. 8.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
Boeing CFO Jay Malave said that the company expects to report a $2 billion cash burn for all of 2025, better than predicted.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
U.S. Navy and Marine Corps legacy Hornets will get the safety system in 2026; development is starting for F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers.
Boeing activity observed in Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Industrial Base segment
Alphavest Capital and Boeing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish aerospace centers of excellence (COEs) in Morocco.
Boeing activity observed in Regulation/Policy segment
An NTSB report suggests a United Boeing 737-8 hit a weather balloon on Oct. 16, damaging the right side windshield and forcing the passenger aircraft to divert.
Boeing activity observed in A&D M&A / Financing / Capital Markets segment
Magma Aviation, the air cargo solutions company which has a base in Dubai, has added a new Boeing B747F to its growing fleet.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
The U.S. Navy is proceeding with an effort to install an automatic ground control avoidance system on Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
For the first time in nearly two years, Boeing's latest quarterly operations generated positive free cash flow, enabled by a delay in paying an expected fine.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
How is Boeing going about regaining sales momentum in Africa and rebuilding the firm’s reputation? Anbessie Yitbarek, Boeing’s head of sales in Africa, talks to African Aerospace’s Mark Pilling.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
The South Korean government will have at least two alternatives next year for a scheduled decision on whether to buy an additional batch of Boeing P-8As.
Boeing activity observed in UAV/UAS/Drone segment
Seven years before the small company would be acquired by Boeing, Aurora Flight Sciences unveiled its Orion long-endurance unmanned aircraft demonstrator at its Columbus, Miss., plant on Nov. 22, 2010.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
Sikorsky abstained from bidding the CH-53K to South Korea after failing to get the government to hike the budget, leaving the Boeing CH-47 as the only bidder.
Boeing activity observed in A&D M&A / Financing / Capital Markets segment
The European Commission (EC) said it has approved Boeing’s proposed acquisition of Spirit Aerosystems on the condition they divest parts of the business.
Boeing activity observed in UAV / Drone / Uncrewed Systems segment
Boeing has unveiled a large, high-speed and vertical take-off-and-landing (VTOL), uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) for the U.S. Army.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
Boeing is progressing on its design of an all-new missile for the U.S. Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability system ahead of an expected downselect next year.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
Germany says it is considering acquiring Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft as part of its involvement in the NATO program to replace Boeing E-3s.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
Boeing has delivered the first of two 777Fs to Suparna Airlines on Sept. 24, introducing the type to another Chinese carrier.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
Boeing has submitted commitments to the European Commission as part of its ongoing plan to take over Spirit AeroSystems.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
Singapore is exploring additional airborne capabilities to complement its future fleet of Boeing P-8A Poseidons, which are scheduled to enter service in the early 2030s.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
Singapore says it will acquire four Boeing P-8A Poseidons as its next-generation maritime patrol aircraft, replacing its Air Force’s Fokker 50 Enforcers.
Boeing activity observed in A&D M&A / Financing / Capital Markets segment
United Nigeria Airlines is looking ahead to Boeing 737-800 operations after signing an agreement with LCC Southwest Airlines to acquire six of the aircraft.
Boeing activity observed in Space / Satellites / Launch / Lunar segment
Saudi Arabian start-up carrier Riyadh Air says that its first 787-9 has left Boeing’s assembly line in Charleston, South Carolina.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
One Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777 Freighter with a second of the type scheduled to join the fleet in the fourth quarter.
Boeing activity observed in UAV/UAS/Drone segment
The U.S Navy is quickly approaching its deadline to get the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray uncrewed refueler in the air ahead of sending it to carriers next year.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
Both pilots successfully ejected as a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Boeing F/A-18D Hornet crashed on Aug. 21 shortly after takeoff from Kuantan AB.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
New Zealand’s has selected the Sikorsky MH-60R to replace its Kaman SH-2G(I) Seasprite helicopters and the Airbus A321XLR to replace Boeing 757-2K2 transports.
Boeing activity observed in A&D M&A / Financing / Capital Markets segment
Ahead of its own sale to Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems has agreed a deal to offload its operations in Subang, Malaysia, to Composites Technology Research Malaysia.
Boeing activity observed in Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Industrial Base segment
A year on the job, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg appears to be squelching the fires that made the company a burning platform.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
Boeing’s new CEO has been on the job for a year. Melius Research analyst Scott Mikus joins Aviation Week editors to discuss how Kelly Ortberg is doing so far.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
The U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) has approved a transaction to help the export of Boeing aircraft and spare engines to Angola.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
Boeing says it is still pursuing South Korea’s AEW requirement after the U.S. government’s failure to submit a formal offer in the third and latest round of bidding threw an E-7 proposal into doubt.
Boeing activity observed in A&D M&A / Financing / Capital Markets segment
Boeing could be out of the running for South Korea's program to buy new airborne early warning aircraft after failing to submit a bid in the latest round.
Boeing activity observed in UAV/UAS/Drone segment
A proposed deal for 36 additional Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters for the South Korean army appears unlikely to proceed.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
Boeing has landed the Evolved Strategic Satcom program, the U.S. Space Force said, as the service also cancels the Protected Tactical Satcom-Resilient program.
Boeing activity observed in UAV / Drone / Uncrewed Systems segment
A pair of Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie uncrewed aircraft flew a combat training mission controlled by pilots flying a single-seat F-16C and a two-seat Boeing F-15E.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
Alaska Air Group has aims to add Boeing 787-9s to its widebody orderbook, according to the company’s pilots.
Boeing activity observed in A&D M&A / Financing / Capital Markets segment
The aftermarket parts supplier has acquired a dozen 737NGs that will be torn down and added to its inventory.
Boeing activity observed in A&D M&A / Financing / Capital Markets segment
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Boeing’s planned acquisition of aerostructures supplier Spirit Aerosystems.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
China Airlines is securing additional Airbus A350-900s and A321neos to enhance operational flexibility amid delivery delays of new Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
Boeing is considering a bid on the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next program, but has not yet decided what role it could play.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment
France has declared plans to acquire Saab’s GlobalEye airborne early warning platform to replace the country’s aging Boeing E-3F Sentry fleet.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Programs/Budget segment
Boeing’s win of the U.S. Air Force F-47 fighter program may have answered one of the longest-running questions hanging over the aerospace giant.
Northrop activity observed in UAV/UAS/Drone segment
On the cover of Aviation Week’s May 11-14, 2015, edition, the U.S. Navy's Northrop Grumman X-47B uncrewed combat aircraft demonstrator receives fuel from an Omega Boeing K-707 tanker, marking the first time an uncrewed aircraft had been autonomously refueled in flight.
Boeing activity observed in UAV/UAS/Drone segment
Both Boeing and the Navy need the Stingray’s success as the service looks to expand its uncrewed fleet on carriers.
Lockheed activity observed in Defense Programs/Budget segment
Boeing's win of the F-47 aircraft contract from the U.S. Air Force is already boosting sentiment in the company while rival Lockheed Martin is taking a hit.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Programs/Budget segment
What does Boeing’s contract win for the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation combat aircraft, the F-47, mean for the struggling aerospace company?
Boeing activity observed in Autonomy/AI/CCA segment
The Boeing-made autonomous and maneuverable spaceplane was launched for its seventh mission on Dec. 28, 2023, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
Boeing activity observed in UAV/UAS/Drone segment
Insitu, a Boeing Company, has opened its new Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Center of Excellence (COE) at Tawazun Industrial Park in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Lockheed activity observed in Defense Programs/Budget segment
The UMCS is initially developed to operate the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray on board Navy carriers.
Boeing activity observed in Defense Programs/Budget segment
Boeing modifies the Leonardo AW139 for the U.S. Air Force’s crewed Grey Wolf configuration.
Boeing activity observed in the industrial base
Aviation Week editors break down the seismic leadership changes announced by Boeing and what they mean for the company's future.