Boeing is pointing to factory floor changes as keys to tracking metrics that, for now, are more relevant than familiar measuring sticks like production rates.
Boeing subsidiary Wisk Aero has acquired software certification specialist Verocel to support development of its Generation 6 autonomous electric air taxi.
The airframer projects it will reach historic E-Jet peak production in a few years, while studies for a larger narrowbody include wing and fuselage concepts.
New allegations suggest that Boeing’s willful disregard of quality assurance in its commercial aircraft production remained in place as recently as late 2023.
South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development and Korea Aerospace Industries are in early studies for an electronic-attack variant of the twin-seat KF-21.
The service is exploring the future of narrowband satellite communications as its legacy Mobile User Objective System approaches the end of its life span.
Last week's analysis showcased that international flights are back to 2019 levels; this week we look at the "resurgence" of the passenger widebody market.
The announcement comes as Boeing’s air dominance unit competes for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance contract, plus builds fighters and UAS.
Favorable economic conditions point to consumer spending that will help drive more air travel demand through 2024 and into 2025, a Boeing market analyst said.