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August 2, 2026
Regulatory approval clears another 737 MAX variant for service Preparations underway to support first deliveries SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has...
Boeing stated second-quarter 2026 revenue rose to $24.6 billion, driven “primarily” by 171 commercial aircraft deliveries during the quarter, according to the company’s July 28, 2026, earnings…
August 1, 2026
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Norse Atlantic Airways has announced the early termination of its ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) agreement with IndiGo, with the partnership ending on 1 November 2026. The…
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AW | 2026 08 01 10:34 | INDUSTRY Leads in orders after four years at the British show For the first time in four years, The Boeing Company outsold Airbus SE in orders at the Farnborough…
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A Reuters investigation has found that companies controlled by a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran and longtime U.S. government contractor... Read More »
Boeing has sent a contract to the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) which would allow SPEEA members to continue working on Boeing engineering projects past the…
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July 31, 2026
United Airlines rejects Boeing 777X purchase rumors as Boeing advances certification and Emirates waits for future deliveries. The post United Airlines Rejects New Boeing 777X Purchase Rumors…
The United States Navy has taken a decisive step in the modernization of its strategic submarine capabilities by awarding contracts worth a total of 76.6 billion…
U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded contracts to 15 companies for advanced technologies for test and training–contracts that could be worth a total of $981 million over […]
The new agreements would replace current deals set to expire in October. Leaders at a key Boeing labour union have endorsed two company-proposed, four-year employment contracts and are expressing…
Navy General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut (N00024-12-C-2115, N00024-17-C-2100, N00024-17-C-2117); and Huntington Ingalls Inc., Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News,... The…
SNAPSHOT: In an article on the subject, Lincoln Composite Materials contends that suppliers, not only prime contractors, determine how quickly U.S. defense production can scale.
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Tesla had already reportedly prepped for the idea in the event that Beijing invades Taiwan.
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Boeing has submitted a new four-year contract offer to a union representing 13,000 engineers and scientists, as well… The post Boeing submits new four-year contract offer to union representing…
Liebherr-Aerospace has strengthened its collaboration with Boeing after securing a contract to supply brake remote electronic units (REUs) for the Boeing 777-8 Freighter, further expanding its…
CDB Aviation has completed the delivery of four Airbus A320neo aircraft to Estonian leisure carrier Marabu Airlines, fulfilling a lease agreement announced in November 2025. The Pratt & Whitney…
US headset maker Lightspeed is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Since its founding, it has brought a wealth of models with consistently innovative features to market.
Free for nonsubscribers By Howard Hardee July 30, 2026, © Leeham News: Contract talks between Boeing and the Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) bargaining group appear to be…
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Boeing has presented four-year contract offers to the negotiators representing 17,000 engineers, scientists and technical workers, aiming to reach a deal with its unionized white-collar workers well…
July 30, 2026
Points of Contact Name: Michael KaszycaTitle: Contracting OfficerEmail: michael.kaszyca@nasa.gov Name: Christopher JenkinsTitle: Contract SpecialistEmail: christopher.l.jenkins@nasa.gov Source…
An executive order on sourcing critical minerals could shake up supply chains for industry.
Lawmakers also confirmed nominees for space acquisitions and to lead one of the national security space spy agencies.
Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) The order books at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow told an encouraging story for Boeing. When the four-day event wrapped up…
Aircraft set for ETOPS and function-and-reliability testing ahead of planned 2027 deliveries
Elroy Air has announced that the company has created three new unattended delivery modes for its Chaparral drone, developed under contract with the U.S. Army. “Chaparral can now deliver payloads…
The two major manufacturers traded blows at the show, with both announcing significant orders in the early salvos.
The US Space Force awarded SpaceX two contracts worth a combined $1.6 billion, securing 18 Falcon 9 launches in support of its mission portfolio.
July 29, 2026
General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding jointly build the Virginia and Columbia-class submarines.
The contract is undefinitized, meaning dollar values and quantities could change as negotiations continue.
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The SpaceX task order is the first to be awarded since the Space Force’s July 17 massive $11.4 billion plus-up to the NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 contract vehicle ceiling.
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