Boeing news
Here we gather what the specialist press publishes about Boeing: 2,116 stories collected since July 1, 2026, newest first and always linking to the outlet that published them. The list updates itself as new pieces come in. The recurring topics are Civil aviation, Industry, Military aviation.
August 7, 2026
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The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a procurement contract for GBU-75 JDAM Long Range kits, clearing the initial production for the U.S. Navy. Boeing has announced that it has been awarded a $75…
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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) requiring inspection of 471 Boeing… The post New FAA directive requires checks on 471 Boeing 737 MAX jets…
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Free for nonsubscribers By Howard Hardee August 7, 2026 © Leeham News: The commercial aerospace sector could be roughly a decade away from achieving high-rate production of major composite…
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Directive covers 471 U.S.-registered aircraft after fatigue cracks were linked to a fuselage reinforcement near the forward service door
The US Federal Aviation Administration is preparing an airworthiness directive to inspect hundreds of Boeing 737 Max passenger aircraft. The reason…
Boeing and Northrop Grumman successfully simulated teaming between a manned P-8A Poseidon and unmanned MQ-4C Triton, demonstrating how the platforms can share intelligence, mission planning and…
Boeing aims to certify its new largest widebody, the 777-9, by 2027. The seventh example has now flown, intended mainly for test flights needed to achieve…
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August 6, 2026
The program behind the new US presidential aircraft faces yet another setback. A US Department of War report revealed problems in the interior design of the…
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In late July, the Federal Aviation Administration proposed an airworthiness directive for 453 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, saying that improperly installed passenger seat assemblies may disengage from…
A Silk Way West Boeing 747-8 cargo jet flew to Dallas instead of Houston, then declared a fuel emergency with just 30 minutes of fuel remaining.
IndiGo will deploy the Airbus A321XLR on the daily Mumbai–Amsterdam route from 25 October 2026, replacing the Boeing 787-9 currently used on this route. With a flight time…
This summer season, American resumes its popular route between Miami and Montevideo, remaining the only airline offering direct service between both countries. The route will be operated with a…
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has ordered operators to inspect hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after cracks were discovered in a structural reinforcement near the forward service…
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Boeing won the first production contract for a jet-powered guided bomb that can fly more than 300 nautical miles.
Boeing secured a US Air Force contract to begin production of the BSU-111/B Payload Delivery Unit Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range (JDAM LR).
National Airlines has successfully operated a nonstop flight of 9,849 nautical miles between Glasgow Prestwick (Scotland)…
The first kits of the JDAM LR will go to the US Navy, according to manufacturer Boeing.
Boeing’s long-delayed efforts to field two new Air Force One aircraft faces more setbacks as interior design problems… The post Boeing Air Force One delays worsen as report reveals interior design…
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Glasgow Prestwick Airport has supported National Airlines in completing what is believed to be the world’s longest commercial Boeing 777 Freighter cargo flight, transporting a critical aerospace…
B-29 remote controlled turrets The Boeing B-29 was designated in 1940 as an eventual replacement for the B-17 and B-24. The first one built made its maiden flight on 21 September 1942. In December…
Lufthansa will not accept some of the first assembled Boeing 777-9 jets originally intended for it. During a conference call with analysts alongside the presentation of…
During the testing period, Boeing also updated the engine’s anti-ice system in efforts to correct an issue found during earlier flight tests.
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Pre-series Boeing 777-9s are no longer technically up to date – Emirates has rejected ten aircraft. Lufthansa is also struggling with the batch. Some early 777-9s, still in the delivery schedule…
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US cargo and charter carrier National Airlines operated one of the longest commercial cargo flights in aviation history on August 4, 2026. Under the…
The Saudi airline began connecting Riyadh and Mumbai with daily frequencies operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, reaching its eighth regular destination.
The Saudi carrier has begun connecting Riyadh and Mumbai with daily frequencies operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, reaching its eighth regular destination.
The Boeing 737 MAX 7, the smallest version of a single-aisle MAX plane, finally won certification after its first flight over eight years ago, U.S. authorities announced on Monday, Aug. 3. New…
The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded Boeing an Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) worth $75 million for the acquisition of the BSU-111/B Payload Delivery Unit…
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $75 million Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) for the BSU-111/B Payload Delivery Unit (PDU) for the…
The Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 damaged in a June 2026 incident at Frankfurt Airport is being repaired and is expected to return to regular…
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