Some suppliers are taking action to ensure they have capacity for the air transport ramp-up, as many ask: When will production increases come and at what rate?
At some point very soon, the Airbus A320 will have become the most successful narrowbody program ever in terms of deliveries, surpassing the Boeing 737.
BOC Aviation says Airbus and Boeing delivery delays have stabilized though lingering supply chain issues are expected to persist through the end of the decade.
Boeing 777-9 certification tests reached a key stage with the return of the first 777X development aircraft to Edwards AFB for takeoff performance testing.
As Airbus and Boeing increase narrowbody production and deliveries, the gradual ramp-ups mean maintenance spending on older platforms continues to be strong.
The 2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety and Accountability Act mandated significant changes to how the FAA approves new products and conducts safety oversight.
Ahead of its own sale to Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems has agreed a deal to offload its operations in Subang, Malaysia, to Composites Technology Research Malaysia.
Boeing’s delivery momentum on its two largest commercial programs continued in July as the 737 and 787 combined to total an estimated 45 customer handovers.
Cathay Pacific has ordered 14 more Boeing 777-9s, which will eventually allow it to complete the replacement of the carrier’s large fleet of 777-300ERs.
