Boeing in the news

Boeing defends fuel switch safety after Air India 787 crash report raised concerns about fuel cutoff switches causing engine shutdown during takeoff, with investigation ongoing and no mechanical faults found.

Southwest and United Airlines are rejecting new Boeing 737 MAX deliveries due to a flight-management-computer software issue that disengages automated vertical navigation.

Boeing experienced a negative EBITDA of $2.9 billion over the past twelve months, despite reporting a positive net income of $2.09 billion, as its core aircraft manufacturing operations generated zero operating profit and significant debt continues to be a concern.

Boeing's 737 Max 10 certification is progressing after the FAA deemed a software glitch not a safety concern, and the company is working to shorten future certification timelines.

Boeing is showing signs of financial recovery and profitability by 2026, while SpaceX continues its rapid growth and technological disruption in aerospace, AI, and telecommunications.

Boeing secured two significant defense contracts, the F-47 for the U.S. Air Force and the F/A-XX for the Navy, totaling at least $40 billion in development, positioning it to lead sixth-generation warplane production.

The document outlines hurdles for the Boeing 777X's first delivery and introduces an ICAO English Language Proficiency Instructor with extensive aviation experience based in Italy and Malta.

A Boeing 737 Max survived a near-catastrophic plummet after a cockpit assault, landing safely due to the aircraft's design, redundancies, and passenger intervention.

NASA and Boeing are planning an uncrewed Starliner cargo flight in late 2026 or early 2027, with crewed flights resuming no earlier than 2028 on the new Vulcan rocket, despite past mission issues.

Former ambassador Nathan Sales lauded Boeing engineers for the FlyDubai plane's durability, which averted a disaster over Saudi Arabia.

Boeing's 787-10 for United Airlines is getting an FAA-certified upgrade that increases its maximum takeoff weight, providing greater payload capacity or extended range and more operational flexibility.

A 2025 Boeing inspection report revealed Biman Bangladesh Airlines' fleet suffers from chronic spare parts shortages, inadequate workforce training, and frequent technical issues leading to flight delays and safety concerns, with Biman not yet acting on the recommendations despite recent aircraft orders.

NASA is contracting with Boeing for Starliner spacecraft to fill the void left by SpaceX phasing out its Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon, providing Boeing with an additional $359 million and a new opportunity in crewed spaceflight.

Boeing won two contracts on September 29, 2026, for 22 F-15EX Eagle II fighters for $2.38 billion and to develop the sixth-generation F/A-XX fighter.

NASA's access to space is jeopardized by Boeing's Starliner spacecraft failures and the potential retirement of SpaceX's Crew Dragon, forcing NASA to fund Starliner repairs and certifying new rockets.

The U.S. Navy awarded Boeing a $20 billion contract for the F/A-XX combat aircraft, consolidating major fighter development with Boeing, despite past program concerns.

Jim Cramer is cautious about the aerospace sector due to Boeing's struggles, while HEICO Corporation shows strong financial growth.

An Israel-bound FlyDubai flight experienced an attempted crash after a co-pilot stabbed the pilot midair, but passengers subdued the attacker and the Boeing 737 MAX landed safely.

Nvidia achieved record highs while Boeing saw a positive union vote amidst ongoing concerns about a software glitch and potential FAA actions.