Air India has initiated inspections of fuel control switches across its entire Boeing 787 fleet after a pilot reported a potential defect, grounding one aircraft. The move comes as Indian authorities continue to investigate last year's fatal Dreamliner crash.
Delta Air Lines has placed its largest widebody aircraft order in over a decade, securing new jets from both Airbus and Boeing to modernize its international fleet. The strategic move comes as the carrier navigates operational challenges from severe winter weather, signaling a long-term commitment to expanding its global reach.
Amidst a backdrop of operational challenges and leadership changes, a bullish investment thesis for Boeing is gaining traction, pointing to its strategic moves and massive backlog as catalysts for a potential turnaround.
While Boeing's Q4 earnings surpassed expectations, driven by a surge in commercial deliveries, analysts' probing questions during the earnings call revealed the deeper challenges and uncertainties still facing the aerospace giant as it navigates production ramps, integration, and certification hurdles.
Aerospace giant Boeing is joining a major U.S. public-private initiative to build a national stockpile of critical minerals, a strategic move aimed at reducing dependence on foreign sources and bolstering domestic manufacturing resilience for defense and commercial programs.
Despite recent turbulence, Boeing shares have climbed over 30% in the past year, outpacing the S&P 500. Analysts remain largely bullish, citing a record backlog and strategic moves, though some caution lingers over execution and supply chain hurdles.
Boeing reports a surge in orders and finalizes its Spirit AeroSystems buyout, aiming to solidify its supply chain. However, ongoing production challenges and regulatory scrutiny cast a shadow over its ambitious ramp-up plans.
Boeing's return to profitability, fueled by better-than-expected 2025 results and significant new orders from Air India and Air Cambodia, has propelled its stock. Yet, analysts are divided on whether the current share price fully reflects the company's recovery trajectory and lingering challenges.
After multiple delays, Boeing is preparing for the first flight of a production 777X aircraft this spring, with deliveries now targeted for 2027. The program's progress is closely watched by major airlines including Lufthansa and Emirates.
While Boeing's Q4 revenue beat offers short-term relief, analysts point to its unprecedented order backlog as the true indicator of long-term recovery and growth potential in the commercial aviation sector.
Boeing's Wichita-based engineering union has overwhelmingly approved a new labor agreement, securing substantial pay raises and improved benefits for approximately 1,600 technical staff, many recently transitioned from Spirit AeroSystems.
Hexcel's fourth-quarter results beat expectations, fueled by a resurgent commercial aerospace sector and aggressive cost management. As production rates for jets like the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 climb, analysts are pressing management on the sustainability of the rebound and the true impact of recent restructuring.
At the Singapore Airshow, China's state-owned aircraft manufacturer Comac showcased its C919 narrow-body jet, positioning it as a viable option for airlines in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region grappling with supply chain bottlenecks and lengthy delivery waits from established rivals.
A new $12 billion federal initiative aims to secure U.S. access to critical minerals, with three industrial giants positioned as early beneficiaries in a move to counter China's market dominance.
TransDigm Group concluded fiscal 2024 with robust cash reserves nearing $6.3 billion, powered by high-margin aftermarket revenues. While navigating Boeing strike impacts and a slower OEM recovery, the aerospace supplier projects steady growth for 2025 and signals continued aggressive capital deployment for acquisitions and shareholder returns.
Maersk Air Cargo is ending its trans-Pacific Boeing 767 operations and partnership with Amerijet International, opting for larger Boeing 777 freighters. The move will result in pilot furloughs at Amerijet and signals a strategic pivot towards more efficient long-haul air cargo networks.
Delta Air Lines has placed a significant order for 31 new Airbus widebody jets, signaling a major expansion of its international fleet and network capacity for the late 2020s and beyond.
Following a year hampered by supply chain issues and inventory adjustments, advanced materials maker Hexcel signals a turning point, forecasting stronger sales and profitability in 2026 as commercial aircraft production is poised for a multi-year upswing.
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India and the United States have outlined a clear path to sign a comprehensive trade agreement in March, a move that will trigger reciprocal tariff reductions and unlock billions in bilateral commerce, particularly in aerospace and energy, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal announced.
U.S. defense technology firms, buoyed by battlefield experience in Ukraine and surging investment, are making a concerted push into Asian markets at the Singapore Airshow. Their advanced unmanned systems and AI-powered platforms are being pitched as critical solutions for nations wary of China's expanding military footprint.
