Boeing: News
Emirates purchases 65 Boeing jets for $38B
Emirates has placed a massive order for 65 Boeing 777X aircraft in a deal worth $38 billion.
Boeing to pay $35M to Ethiopian crash victim's family
A Chicago federal court has ordered Boeing to pay over $35 million to the family of a United Nations consultant who died in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash.
'Cannot blame Air India pilot for crash': SC notifies Centre
The Supreme Court has observed that no blame could be placed on the pilot of an Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad in June, killing 260 people.
Boeing escapes criminal trial over 737-Max crashes that killed hundreds
A Texas federal judge has dismissed a criminal conspiracy case against Boeing, concerning two deadly crashes of its 737 Max jetliner that claimed 346 lives.
7 dead after cargo plane crashes at Kentucky airport
A United Parcel Service (UPS) cargo plane crashed during takeoff at the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday evening.
Why Boeing has suffered a $5B financial hit
Boeing has reported a nearly $5 billion charge related to its delayed 777X jet program.
Why China's plan to take on Boeing has hit roadblock
China's ambitious plan to take on Boeing and Airbus with its own passenger jet, the C919, is facing major hurdles.
Striking Boeing workers just turned down a 24% pay hike
Boeing's factory workers in St. Louis, US have rejected the company's latest five-year contract proposal, which offered an average wage increase of 24%.
Why pilots are worried about Air India's latest scheme
Air India is planning to introduce a controversial voluntary "flexi contract model."
DGCA seeks explanation from Boeing for uncommanded RAT deployment
India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has sought an explanation from Boeing over the uncommanded deployment of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) on Air India flight AI-117.
Boeing to ramp up 737 Max production amid safety concerns
Boeing is planning to increase its 737 Max production rate, reaching a monthly output of 42 jets as early as October, contingent on regulatory approval and other factors, according to Bloomberg.
DGCA probes Air India Boeing 787's sudden emergency system deployment
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating a serious safety incident involving an Air India flight to Birmingham, UK.
Boeing's 777X jet delayed again, won't fly until 2027
Boeing's highly-anticipated 777X jet will now make its commercial debut in early 2027 instead of 2026.
Boeing settles wrongful death lawsuit over whistleblower's suicide for $50,000
Boeing has settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the family of John Barnett, a quality inspector and whistleblower who died by suicide in March 2024.
Families of Air India crash victims sue Boeing, Honeywell
The families of four passengers who died in an Air India crash in June have filed a lawsuit against Boeing and Honeywell.
'Payouts inadequate', says US lawyer for Air India crash victims
Mike Andrews, the lead US attorney representing families of victims in the Air India (AI171) plane crash, has raised concerns over the adequacy of compensation being offered.
Boeing defense workers reject latest contract, strike enters 6th week
The labor dispute at Boeing's defense plants in the US has intensified as workers have rejected a revised contract proposal.
Boeing Defense to hire replacements for 3,200 striking workers
Boeing has announced its decision to hire permanent replacements for over 3,200 employees who have been on strike at its defense plants in the St. Louis area since August 4.
Boeing Defense strike enters second month with negotiations still stalled
Boeing Defense has said it is open to making "minor adjustments" to its last contract offer for 3,200 striking union members in the St. Louis area.
Korean Air orders 103 Boeing jets in record $36B deal
Korean Air has placed a massive $36.2 billion order with Boeing, marking the airline's largest-ever purchase and the biggest widebody order from an Asian carrier.
Trump threatens 200% tariffs if China doesn't supply rare-earth magnets
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a whopping 200% tariff on China if the latter restricts its exports of rare-earth magnets.
Boeing's fighter jet production halts. Reason? Workers' strike
Boeing's fighter jet production has come to a standstill due to a strike by its St. Louis-area workers.
Design engineer behind Airbus-A380, Boeing-787 leaves US for China
Zhou Ming, a leading engineer behind the development of key industrial software for aircraft such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A380, has left his executive position at US-based engineering giant Altair.
Airbus's A320 family set to surpass Boeing's 737 in deliveries
Airbus's A320 family of aircraft is on the verge of becoming the most-delivered commercial airliner in history, according to aviation consultancy Cirium.
Over 3,200 Boeing workers on strike after contract talks fail
More than 3,200 workers at Boeing's St. Louis, Missouri, and Mascoutah, Illinois, facilities have gone on strike.
Boeing defense workers reject contract, announce first strike since 1996
Boeing is preparing for a major strike at its St. Louis-area defense factories. The move comes after union members rejected the company's revised contract offer.
Boeing posts smaller Q2 loss as jet production ramps up
Boeing has posted a smaller second-quarter loss, thanks to an increase in jet production and deliveries.
Air India seeks $200M loan to buy Boeing 777 planes
Air India is looking to secure a bank loan of around $200 million through its GIFT City-registered subsidiary, AI Fleet Services IFSC Ltd.
'Tanks in the air': Indian Army receives Apaches attack helicopters
The Indian Army has received the first batch of Apache attack helicopters from the United States.
Trump's trade deal with Indonesia includes big order for Boeing
After the Lion Air crash in 2018, Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia had tried to cancel its remaining orders for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Air India crash probe shifts focus to senior pilot
The investigation into the deadly Air India crash last month is now focusing on the actions of the plane's Captain, Sumeet Sabharwal.
What Air India found in its probe into Boeing 787s
Air India has completed inspections of the fuel control switch locking mechanisms on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.
Apache helicopters, for deployment along Pakistan border, arrive next week
India will receive its first batch of three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States on July 21, per NDTV.
Fuel switch locks on Boeing aircraft are safe: FAA, Boeing
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing have both said that the fuel cutoff switch locks on Boeing aircraft are safe.
Air India crash: Pilots' union seeks observer role in investigation
The Air Line Pilots Association of India (ALPA India) has requested to be included as observers in the ongoing investigation into the Air India flight AI-171 crash.
Boeing issues statement after Air India crash report released
Boeing has pledged its continued support for the investigation into the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released a preliminary report on the deadly crash.
Air India simulation shows 'flight settings' didn't cause crash—what did?
A simulation of the Air India flight AI 171 crash has ruled out flight conditions as the cause of the accident.
US adds $10B to NASA's Moon plan opposed by Musk
The US Senate has approved President Donald Trump's budget reconciliation bill, allocating an additional $10 billion to NASA's Artemis Moon program.
Air India cuts 48 international Boeing flights amid safety review
Air India has announced a major reduction in its international flight operations.
'Crashed Air India plane had no red flags': Airline chief
Tata Sons and Air India chairman N Chandrasekaran has said that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner involved in the recent crash had no prior red flags.
Air India, Boeing could face unlimited damages after Ahmedabad crash
Legal experts in the UK have warned that Air India and Boeing could be liable for unlimited damages if found negligent under international aviation law.
Boeing forecasts the need for 44,000 new jets by 2044
Boeing has predicted a massive surge in global air travel demand, expecting it to grow by over 40% by 2030.
India crash a wake-up call for aviation industry, says Airbus
The recent crash of an Air India Boeing 787 in Ahmedabad, which claimed more than 240 lives, has sent shockwaves across the aviation sector.