Boeing 787

Air Astana now expects to get its first Boeing 787-9 widebody nine months later than planned, according to the airline’s CEO.

Leonardo is cutting work at its site making 787 fuselages for Boeing to a single shift as a short-term measure to address the slow pace of aircraft deliveries.

American Airlines is rushing to reverse course on an unpopular distribution strategy that could result in over $1 billion in lost revenue in 2024.

Japan Airlines has placed a firm order for 10 Boeing 787-9s and secured options for 10 more, the airline announced on the first day of Farnborough Airshow.

Korean Air has boosted its order book with firm commitments for 20 777Xs and 20 787-10s, with options for 10 more 787-10s.

Korean Air plans to begin scheduled services with its first Boeing 787-10 between Seoul and Tokyo Narita, also debuting a new widebody business-class product.

Lufthansa Technik has becomee the first Boeing-licensed 787 cabin upgrade service provider, with the first project expected in 2025.

Korean Air has agreed to order 20 Boeing 777-9s here at the Farnborough Airshow, a significant boost for Boeing’s much-delayed widebody program.

Customer complaints and a desire to boost performance are driving a series of enhancements into the widebody engine family.

Boeing is encouraged by progress within its 787 supply chain but acknowledges multiple suppliers are still facing challenges.

In line with the upcoming Farnborough International Airshow running July 22-26, Carbon Analysis looks at new-gen widebodies such as the A350, A330neo and 787.

Qantas’ new route to the French capital has become the third farthest in the airline’s network.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines intends to more than double the size of its fleet over the coming decade, according to its new managing director and CEO.

Airframe production rate changes, stretched supply chains and durability remain major challenges in spite of rising utilization rates.

The GEnx-1B has extended its lead over the Trent 1000 among Boeing 787 customers in recent years despite Rolls-Royce's best efforts to improve its engine.

The survey polled around 40 major aerospace and defense suppliers, who together generate $14 billion of industry revenue.

New allegations suggest that Boeing’s willful disregard of quality assurance in its commercial aircraft production remained in place as recently as late 2023.

Initial analysis suggests the issue will not have any safety ramifications, the company's top engineer said.

Norse Atlantic Airways will station one Boeing 787 at Milan Malpensa Airport and operate several routes for Italian carrier Neos.

European officials have approved an extra fuel tank the A350-1000s Qantas will use for ultra-long-haul flights.

As expected, Boeing had a quiet month of orders and deliveries in May with just four 787s ordered and 24 deliveries, 19 of which were 737 MAX aircraft.

Slow recovery in Japan-originating travel affects Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways.

Ethiopian Airlines says the situation with its Rolls-Royce Trent 1000s has become one of its biggest challenges, while Gulf Air says it is holding back its growth.

Austrian Airlines is juggling preparations for 787 maintenance while continuing support for older fleets that are being phased out.

Canadian carrier WestJet is evaluating the performance of its twin-aisle jets this summer to determine if an evolution of its Boeing 787 fleet is necessary.