Boeing 787

By David Casey
American Airlines is launching the only nonstop service between the U.S. and Budapest, Hungary, and a new link to Prague.
Airports & Networks

By Michael Bruno, Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
A year on the job, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg appears to be squelching the fires that made the company a burning platform.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Kurt Hofmann
Lufthansa is expecting to take delivery of as many as 10 Boeing 787-9s by the end of 2025, with interiors certifications nearing.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
Following a difficult first half of the year, major U.S. airlines are describing improvements in demand and continued growth in premium offerings.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick, Guy Norris, Michael Bruno
Strengthening commercial aircraft production and delivery numbers in recent months are signs that Boeing’s recovery is gaining pace.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Boeing’s efforts to gradually ramp up production showed further signs of progress in the second quarter, with 737 MAX and 787s reaching higher output, but certification of new versions of the company’s narrowbody have slipped into next year.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Christine Boynton
American Airlines is confident it will close the margin gap with its largest rivals over time, seeing no structural impediments hindering its ability to do so.
Airlines & Lessors

By Guy Norris
India’s AAIB is now looking into the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 as an intentional act, says former NTSB investigator Greg Feith.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Air India has completed its inspection of fuel control switches in more than 100 Boeing aircraft, fulfilling a directive from Indian regulators.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
The U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) has approved a transaction to help the export of Boeing aircraft and spare engines to Angola.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Gulf Air has launched the next stage of its fleet modernization with an order for up to 18 Boeing 787s.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Christine Boynton
Carriers hope fast and reliable Wi-Fi will improve the passenger experience­—and open up new retail and operational opportunities.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
The preliminary report leaves many questions unanswered in the quest to understand the first fatal Boeing 787 accident.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
United Airlines’ planned gauge growth, a key component of its United Next strategy, continues to be challenged by delays.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Gulf Air is returning to the U.S. market for the first time in nearly 30 years with the launch of nonstop flights between Bahrain and New York JFK.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau, Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
Listen in as Aviation Week's Guy Norris and Sean Broderick join Jens Flottau to share their thoughts on the preliminary report into the first crash of the Boeing 787.
Check 6

By Sean Broderick
Operators are inspecting flight deck fuel control switches on certain Boeing aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau preliminary report suggests an A171 pilot toggled the aircraft’s engine fuel supply switches just after liftoff.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris, Sean Broderick
Strong June deliveries signal Boeing’s recovery is gaining momentum, but system tests on 737-10s remain a challenge toward completing MAX family certification.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By David Casey
Saudia is resuming flights between Dammam and Heathrow after a 15-year hiatus, a move that reflects growing demand and intensifying competition in the market.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The trend of LCCs adding widebody aircraft to their fleet mix continues to strengthen in the Asia-Pacific region, but the concept has stalled elsewhere.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Virgin Atlantic has detailed plans to introduce Starlink connectivity and to reconfigure its Airbus A330neo and Boeing 787-9s with more premium seats.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Lori Ranson
Alaska Air Group has aims to add Boeing 787-9s to its widebody orderbook, according to the company’s pilots.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield, Helen Massy-Beresford, Lori Ranson
The trend among LCCs to add widebodies to their fleets is gaining momentum in Asia, but it is not making headway elsewhere.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Austrian Airlines is evaluating expansion of its wet-lease contracts to offer sufficient capacity as the Middle East crisis impacts its North Atlantic business.
Airlines & Lessors