Few aircraft have had such a profound influence on commercial aviation as the Boeing 737. What began in the 1960s as a relatively small twin-engined jet designed for short-haul routes has developed through several generations into one of the most recognisable and successful airliner families in aviation history. The 737 [read more]
After years of delays and an exhaustive certification programme, Boeing has entered one of the final and most significant stages in the development of the 777-9. The manufacturer has resumed Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS) testing, marking another important milestone on the long road towards certification and entry into [read more]
The 2026 Farnborough International Airshow returned with strong commercial order activity as airlines and lessors scrambled to secure delivery positions stretching deep into the 2030s. Against a backdrop of tight supply chains and backlogged order books, manufacturers focused heavily on firming up commitments for narrowbody workhorses and long-haul widebodies. Leasing [read more]
Airliner leasing specialist SMBC Aviation Capital has placed firm orders with both Boeing and Airbus on day one of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. The deal with Boeing was announced first and consisted of 100 737 Max jets, made up of 60 737 Max 10s and 40 Max 8s marking [read more]
Ethiopian Airlines has converted six options for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to firm orders following a deal signed in Arlington, Virginia. The options were part of a landmark deal signed in 2023 which saw the African airliner order 11 Dreamliners and 26 737 Max sing-aisle airliners with 36 options. The airline [read more]
Boeing delivered 51 commercial aircraft in February 2026, marking the company’s strongest February performance since 2018 and highlighting continued recovery in production and deliveries. The February figure represented an increase on the 45 aircraft delivered in January, bringing Boeing’s total deliveries for the year to date to 97 aircraft. The [read more]
According to a report in Bloomberg, Saudia Airlines is in talks with both Boeing and Airbus about future aircraft purchases which could result in an order totaling 150 aircraft. Boeing is likely to be the recipient of the widebody orders while the single-aisle A320neo family is likely to be the [read more]
Southeast Asian carrier Air Cambodia has placed its largest ever single-aisle airliner order with US OEM Boeing for up to 20 737 Max airliners. The deal was announced at the Singapore Airshow and consisted of a firm order for 737 Max8 jets and options for a further 10. Air Cambodia [read more]
Global aircraft deliveries are expected to reach around 1,800 units in 2026, according to new forecasts from aviation consultancy IBA, as easing inflation, lower fuel prices and improving manufacturer production rates support a more stable outlook for airlines. The prediction was outlined by IBA’s Chief Economist and Chief Data Officer, [read more]
Seattle, Washington based OEM Boeing delivered 600 aircraft in 2025, almost 200 less than its European rival, Airbus. Boeing’s final tally consisted of 447 single-aisle airliners and 153 wide-body aircraft, including freighters. Thanks to a late rally in the 4th Quarter, 447 Boeing 737s were delivered which is currently Boeing’s [read more]
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