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Vietnam Airlines finalized a first single-aisle order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (primarily 737-8) to grow its short- and medium-haul network as demand rises, pairing the new jets with its existing 787s to modernize its fleet and support growth toward a five-star international carrier by 2030.
Ethiopian Airlines ordered nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners (787-9) to expand its international network of 145 destinations, complementing an earlier commitment for 11 Boeing 737 MAX jets, bringing its total Boeing orders to 20 and underscoring demand for fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft.
Boeing finished 2025 with 1,173 net orders and 600 deliveries (63 in December), marking its first net-order lead over Airbus since 2018, even as Airbus delivered more jets in 2025 (793) with 889 net orders; supply-chain constraints persisted, airlines secured early-2030s delivery slots, and recent orders from Alaska Airlines and Delta signal ongoing demand.
An Alaska Airlines pilot is suing Boeing, claiming the company wrongly blamed him and others for a 2024 incident where a panel blew out of a Boeing 737 Max, causing minor injuries but a safe landing, after Boeing and its supplier were implicated in a repair oversight. The pilot, praised for his quick response, alleges Boeing's attempts to deflect liability caused him distress and legal issues, despite the NTSB's findings of a maintenance error.
Alaska Airlines pilot Brandon Fisher, praised for safely landing a Boeing 737 Max after a panel flew off, is suing Boeing, claiming the manufacturer wrongly blamed him and others for the incident caused by manufacturing flaws, specifically missing bolts that led to the panel's detachment.
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 flying from Denver to Los Angeles diverted to Salt Lake City after a windshield cracked mid-flight, possibly due to hail or space debris, causing a six-hour delay for passengers. The incident is under investigation, with theories including space debris and hail damage.
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 was diverted to Salt Lake City after a windshield cracked midair, showing scorch marks and bruising suggesting a high-energy impact, possibly from space debris or a meteorite, though the cause remains under investigation. The pilot was slightly injured, but all passengers were safely rebooked, highlighting a rare and mysterious incident in commercial aviation.
Boeing received FAA approval to increase its 737 MAX production rate to 42 planes per month, up from 38, as part of its efforts to improve financial stability and recover from past safety and quality issues, including recent safety inspections and supply chain challenges.
The FAA has approved Boeing to increase 737 MAX production from 38 to 42 planes per month after safety reviews, marking a significant recovery milestone for the company following a safety crisis.
Boeing has received FAA approval to increase the production of its 737 Max jets to 42 per month, nearly two years after a safety crisis led to production restrictions following two fatal crashes and a subsequent grounding of the aircraft. The FAA conducted extensive reviews to ensure safety as Boeing plans further increases, signaling a recovery in confidence and a step towards stabilizing the company's production and financial performance.
Boeing will regain the ability to certify some of its planes, including the 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner, after the FAA's decision to allow the company to issue airworthiness certificates again, marking a significant step in restoring trust following safety concerns and previous certification issues.
The FAA announced it will allow Boeing to sign off on some 737 Max and 787 planes before delivery, marking a step towards regaining regulatory confidence after safety crises and production issues, with certificates issued on alternating weeks following a thorough review of Boeing's production quality.
Boeing's stock rose after reports that the FAA will ease restrictions on aircraft deliveries, allowing the company to increase production and perform final safety checks on the 737 Max. Major orders from Norwegian Group and Turkish Airlines also contributed to the positive outlook, with Turkish Airlines planning to double its Boeing fleet. The FAA's approval could come soon, boosting Boeing's production rate and stock performance.
The FAA is seeking a $3.1 million fine from Boeing over safety violations related to manufacturing lapses and a midair door plug panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9, highlighting ongoing safety concerns with Boeing's production and oversight practices.
The FAA is seeking a $3.1 million fine from Boeing for safety violations related to manufacturing lapses and inspection failures, including a midair door panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9, highlighting ongoing safety concerns with Boeing's aircraft production and oversight.