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Gulf Air to Add up to 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its Widebody Fleet

Source: Boeing Flag carrier of Bahrain to grow its all-787 widebody fleet for expanding international network Bahrain Minister of Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joined Boeing and Gulf Air to announce the agreement Boeing and Gulf Air have announced an agreement for the purchase of 12 787 Dreamliner jets with options for six more as the Bahrain-based airline looks to further develop its international network. Once finalized, this order will bring the carrier's firm order book to 14 of the versatile widebody jets and will support 30,000 jobs across the U.S. Bahrain Minister of Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard [...]

2025-07-18T21:26:20+03:00July 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Viasat Providing Advanced Satellite Internet Connectivity To Aeromexico’s Embraer E190 Fleet

Source: Embraer Embraer , Viasat, Inc., and Aeromexico have announced installation of advanced in-flight internet connectivity on Aeromexico’s E190 jets, further integrating the airline’s fleet with fast Wi-Fi for its customers. High speed satellite connectivity via Viasat’s global Ka-band network will allow Aeromexico passengers on these aircraft to stream movies and television, watch live sports, access the internet, send emails, and connect to their social networks while onboard. So far, six Aeromexico Embraer E190 aircraft are equipped with Viasat’s advanced Wi-Fi technology, enabling customers to enjoy fast and reliable internet connectivity. Installation of Viasat’s in-flight Wi-Fi solution on a remaining 28 aircraft, totaling 34 E190s, is ongoing.  Andres Castañeda, Chief Digital and Customer Experience Officer & EVP in Aeromexico said [...]

2025-07-15T03:24:01+03:00July 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing Announces Second Quarter Deliveries

Source: Boeing The Boeing Company announced major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the second quarter of 2025. The company will provide detailed second quarter financial results on July 29. Major program deliveries during the second quarter were as follows:   Major Programs 2nd Quarter 2025 Year-to-Date 2025 Commercial Airplanes Programs 737 104 209 767 9 14 777 13 20 787 24 37 Total 150 280 Defense, Space & Security Programs AH-64 Apache (New) 2 6 AH-64 Apache (Remanufactured) 10 21 CH-47 Chinook (New) — 1 CH-47 Chinook (Renewed) 5 7 F-15 Models 3 4 F/A-18 Models 4 9 KC-46 Tanker 5 5 MH-139  4 5 P-8 Models 1 2 Commercial and Civil Satellites 2 2 Total1 [...]

2025-07-15T02:03:54+03:00July 14th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Lars Wagner to become CEO of Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft business on 1 January 2026

Source: Airbus Lars Wagner, currently Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTU Aero Engines AG, based in Munich, will join the Airbus Executive Committee and succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business, effective 1 January 2026. Lars Wagner will join Airbus from the beginning of November 2025 to ensure a smooth transition with Christian Scherer. Christian remains CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business until 31 December 2025, topping a career spanning over 40 years in several executive roles with Airbus. Lars Wagner, 50, has held the position of CEO at MTU Aero Engines AG since January 2023. Prior to his appointment as CEO and since joining MTU in 2015, Lars notably assumed the roles of Chief Operating Officer [...]

2025-07-11T15:17:51+03:00July 11th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus to train cybersecurity experts for the French Ministry of the Armed Forces

Source: Airbus Copyright COMCYBER The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has signed with  Airbus Defence and Space and launched a framework contract for the training and education of all cybersecurity experts at the Ministry of the Armed Forces, including cyber warriors in the armed forces. The eight-year contract, led by Airbus Defence and Space and its co-contractor Neverhack, covers the development, production and operational maintenance of training platforms, as well as the provision of training and coaching services, including the development of operational cyber defence scenarios. In particular, it will equip the Cyber Defence Academy of the Cyber Defence Command (COMCYBER) in the Rennes region with a cyber defence training centre. This centre will contribute to the operational preparation [...]

2025-07-11T15:06:07+03:00July 11th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing Names Stephen Parker as CEO of Defense, Space & Security

Source: Boeing Parker has 37 years of Boeing experience with global expertise in manufacturing, program management and technical leadership Boeing has announced Stephen (Steve) Parker as president and chief executive officer of its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business, effective immediately. Parker has served as interim leader of the Boeing business unit since September 2024. "Under Steve's leadership, our defense business has stabilized its operations, improved program execution and strengthened relationships with our customers," said Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg. "With proven experience in manufacturing and program management, combined with his focus on developing people and building a strong culture, Steve is a leader who exemplifies the best of Boeing." Parker will report to Ortberg and serve on the [...]

2025-07-02T09:16:06+03:00July 2nd, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition Plan

Source: Boeing Brian West to become senior advisor to Boeing President and CEO Jesus "Jay" Malave elected incoming CFO, effective Aug. 15 Boeing has  announced a transition in its chief financial officer role. Brian West will become a senior advisor to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg, and Jesus "Jay" Malave has been elected as incoming executive vice president and chief financial officer. Both roles are effective August 15. West, who served as Boeing CFO for the last four years, will continue working with the company in an advisory capacity, including assisting in the upcoming CFO leadership transition. "I want to personally thank Brian for his outstanding work navigating our recovery and positioning the company for the future," said Ortberg. [...]

2025-07-01T10:13:07+03:00July 1st, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing’s Inadequate ‘Training, Guidance and Oversight’ Led to Mid-Exit Door Plug Blowout on Passenger Jet

Source: NTSB ​​​​FAA cited for ineffective oversight of Boeing’s known recordkeeping issues The National Transportation Safety Board has said the probable cause of last year’s in-flight mid-exit door (MED) plug blowout on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 was Boeing’s failure to “provide adequate training, guidance and oversight” to its factory workers. The NTSB also found the Federal Aviation Administration was ineffective in ensuring Boeing addressed “repetitive and systemic” nonconformance issues associated with its parts removal process. The NTSB also concluded that in the two years before the accident, Boeing’s voluntary safety management system, or SMS, was inadequate, lacked formal FAA oversight, and did not proactively identify and mitigate risks. The investigation found that accurate and ongoing data about overall safety [...]

2025-06-26T10:28:19+03:00June 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Gulfstream G280 Program Completes 300th Delivery

Source: Gulfstream Demand Continues for Proven Super-Midsize Leader Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the 300th customer delivery for the Gulfstream G280 fleet. The milestone delivery was completed at Gulfstream’s Dallas-Fort Worth area facility in Texas where the aircraft was outfitted. As of May, the in-service G280 fleet has accrued more than 575,000 flight hours and completed nearly 358,000 landings. The aircraft has a National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) dispatch reliability rate of 99.88%. “Achieving this delivery milestone reinforces the continued strong demand for the G280.” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “Known for its unique combination of speed, performance and cabin flexibility, the G280 remains top of the super-midsize class and continues to set the industry standard.” The G280, which has [...]

2025-06-23T13:43:15+03:00June 23rd, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

De Havilland Announces the Purchase of Dash 8-400 to an Undisclosed Operator in South America 

Source: De Havilland Aircraft of Canada De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is pleased to announce that an undisclosed regional operator based in South America, has signed a purchase agreement for a refurbished Dash 8-400 aircraft. Known for its speed, fuel efficiency, and exceptional field performance capability, the Dash 8-400 is uniquely suited to support air access in South America’s diverse terrain — from mountainous areas to remote rural destinations. “We are excited to welcome another operator of the Dash 8-400. This aircraft is ideal for South America, offering high altitude airfield performance capability. We look forward to supporting their growth with the unmatched performance and operational flexibility of the Dash 8-400,” said Ryan DeBrusk, Vice President [...]

2025-06-23T11:37:48+03:00June 23rd, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|