Boeing estimates that 75% of the 225 737 MAXs in the company’s undelivered inventory must be repaired.

The company said May 3 that “the industrial planning for this variant is being slightly adjusted with the entry-into-service now slipping into 2026.”

The technology of thermoplastic composites is coming closer to enabling higher production rates, as well as improved aircraft and engine designs. 

Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr expects engine shortages will continue to significantly affect the group’s airlines, particularly Swiss.

Howmet Aerospace is ready to support Boeing in its ramp-up of monthly production of new 737 MAX narrowbodies.

Aviation industry and environmental campaigners welcome ReFuelEU accord but stress the need for further progress.

The carrier estimates it has lost INR108 billion ($1.3 billion) in revenues and additional expenses due to the engine-related groundings.

The U.S. lessor is saying it expects to be compensated by airframers for delayed aircraft deliveries, claiming those companies ramped up production too quickly.