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Boeing Elects Bradley D. Tilden to Board of Directors

Source: Boeing Tilden, former chairman, president and CEO of Alaska Air Group, will join Safety and Finance committees The Boeing Company announced that its Board of Directors has elected Bradley D. Tilden as its newest member, effective Dec. 3, 2025. Tilden will join the Aerospace Safety and Finance committees. Tilden, 64, previously served as chairman, president and CEO of Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, as well as regional airline Horizon Air. "Brad brings a distinct customer perspective, proven leadership in the airline industry, and more than three decades of aviation experience," said Boeing Board Chair Steve Mollenkopf. "His experience in safety management systems and financial expertise will be invaluable to our Board [...]

2025-12-04T18:06:54+02:00December 4th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus updates 2025 commercial aircraft delivery target, maintains financial guidance

Source: Airbus Company now targets around 790 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2025, in light of recent supplier quality issue on fuselage panels impacting its A320 Family delivery flow 2025 financial guidance remains unchanged Based on a recent supplier quality issue on fuselage panels impacting its A320 Family delivery flow, Airbus SE is providing an update to its commercial aircraft delivery guidance for 2025. The Company now targets around 790 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2025. Airbus maintains its financial guidance as provided at the Nine-Month 2025 results. The Company still targets an EBIT Adjusted of around € 7.0 billion and Free Cash Flow before Customer Financing of around € 4.5 billion. Airbus’ commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for November 2025 will [...]

2025-12-04T18:08:02+02:00December 4th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus provides update on deployment of A320 Family precautionary fleet measures

Source: Airbus Following the publication of an Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) on 28 November calling for immediate precautionary action on a number of in-service A320 Family aircraft, Airbus is providing an update on the status of the deployment of these measures across the global fleet. Out of a total number of around 6,000 aircraft potentially impacted, the vast majority have now received the necessary modifications. We are working with our airline customers to support the modification of less than 100 remaining aircraft to ensure they can be returned to service. Airbus apologises for any challenges and delays caused to passengers and airlines by this event. The Company thanks its customers, the authorities, its employees and all relevant stakeholders involved for [...]

2025-12-01T19:53:48+02:00December 1st, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Air Europa signed MoU for up to 40 Airbus A350-900

Source: Airbus “The A350-900 is a game-changer for key destinations in Latin America," said Juan Jose Hidalgo, President of Air Europa. Spanish airline Air Europa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for up to 40 A350-900 aircraft. The agreement forms the backbone of Air Europa’s long haul fleet replacement . The introduction of the A350 will accelerate the renewal of Air Europa’s existing competitor long haul fleet and boost profitable growth to key markets in Latin America thanks to the aircraft’s unrivalled performance and economics. Passengers will also experience exceptional best in class comfort. “This order is a strategic milestone in Air Europa’s fleet development, accelerating its profitable growth by renewal of the current widebody fleet,” said [...]

2025-11-27T01:05:48+02:00November 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

flydubai Signs MoU for 75 Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes

Source: Boeing New agreement is airline's fourth 737 MAX purchase and includes options for 75 additional airplanes Efficient 737 MAX serves as the backbone of flydubai's growing fleet Boeing and flydubai announced today the airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its fourth 737 MAX purchase. The agreement for 75 orders and 75 options will enable flydubai to modernize its fleet and further expand its growing network. The Dubai-based carrier said the 737 MAX's fuel efficiency, range and reliability has enabled its network expansion, which now spans over 135 destinations, including new routes Lasi, Nairobi, Riga, Latvia, among other cities. The new deal allows flydubai to take advantage of the 737 MAX family's flexibility and commonality, while leveraging [...]

2025-11-21T08:38:03+02:00November 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Emirates Orders 65 More Boeing 777X Airplanes

Source: Boeing Largest 777X customer grows 777X order book to 270 jets Order for 65 777-9s supports the airline's expansion amid growing travel demand Boeing and Emirates announced the world's largest international airline has placed its third order for 777X airplanes to fuel future expansion and meet growing travel demand. The new order for 65 777-9 passenger jets was announced during a signing at the Dubai Airshow. Emirates, which has grown its global network with the Boeing 777 as its flagship, is one of the launch customers for the new 777X family and placed two previous orders totaling 205 airplanes. The new purchase brings Emirates' 777X order – consisting of the 777-9 and 777-8 models – to 270 airplanes, further [...]

2025-11-18T16:07:43+02:00November 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing Distribution launches unified ecommerce platform

Source: Boeing Boeing Distribution launches unified ecommerce platform Boeing has announced a key milestone in its ongoing journey to modernize and integrate its distribution businesses with the launch of a new, unified ecommerce website. The new platform brings together Boeing Distribution's portfolio of products and services into one streamlined digital destination, simplifying how customers and suppliers connect, transact and grow with the company. Over the past year, Boeing Distribution has implemented several key initiatives to strengthen operations and elevate the customer experience. These include enhanced AOG (Aircraft on Ground) access for faster response times, an improved customer support model that streamlines communication and resolution, and implementation of a new state-of-the-art enterprise resource planning system to unify data, improve visibility and [...]

2025-11-17T20:04:52+02:00November 17th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Gulfstream Customer Support Exceeds Safety Standards With New Compliance Achievements

Source: Gulfstream FAA Safety Management System Voluntary Program Requirements Met Across Network Ahead of Schedule Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced its Customer Support U.S. repair station network has met compliance requirements of the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) Safety Management System Voluntary Program (SMSVP), well ahead of the year-end deadline. A result of this achievement is enhanced and consistently aligned safety and quality control standards across the Gulfstream Customer Support network. Earlier this year, the U.S.-E.U. Bilateral Oversight Board required U.S.-based repair stations holding a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 certificate to adopt a safety management system (SMS) as outlined in the SMSVP by December 31. SMSVP is also recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization. “Gulfstream’s high [...]

2025-11-13T23:29:51+02:00November 14th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Embraer Commissions Solar Installation At Executive Jets Headquarters, Expands Use Of Renewable Energy Across Florida

Source: Embraer Solar installation, through FPL SolarVantage program, features over 1,900 panels with a capacity to supply up to 1,800 MWh/year Expansion of sustainability commitment includes participation in FPL’s SolarTogether program for additional Embraer facilities in Florida Embracer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, announced today the activation of its largest global solar energy generation project, located at the company’s Executive Jets headquarters in Melbourne, Florida. Working with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), through its FPL SolarVantage program, the installation marks a major milestone toward Embraer’s goal of operating with 100% renewable energy across all global sites by 2030. The solar installation includes more than 1,900 panels and is the first at an Embraer U.S. facility designed to [...]

2025-11-10T18:09:12+02:00November 10th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing Breaks Ground on 787 Site Expansion

Source: Boeing Expanded footprint to support future 787 production increases as global demand grows. Project to support 1,000 new jobs and more than $1 billion in investments. Boeing has marked the groundbreaking of its Boeing South Carolina (BSC) site expansion. Home of the 787 Dreamliner program, BSC is set to increase production to a rate of 10 airplanes per month in 2026. The new expansion will allow the site to support higher 787 production rates given strong market demand. In late 2024, Boeing announced plans to expand and upgrade its site near Charleston International Airport and a second campus. The company is investing more than $1 billion in this infrastructure program and plans to create more than 1,000 new jobs [...]

2025-11-10T18:09:47+02:00November 10th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|