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A four-week strike by machinists at Textron Aviation has taken a significant toll on the company’s third-quarter financial performance. The labor action, which began on September 23rd and concluded on …
Machinists’ Strike Hits Textron Aviation’s Bottom Line Read More
Boeing’s ongoing strike took another significant turn on Wednesday as factory workers overwhelmingly rejected the company’s latest contract offer. This decision, which marks a major setback for new CEO Kelly …
Boeing Strike Continues as Workers Reject Contract Offer Read More
Embraer reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2024. The company delivered a total of 57 jets, a 33% increase compared to the same period last year. The …
Embraer Notches Another Strong Quarter Read More
Deliveries still sluggish – orders strong with 300 new bookings as Airbus sets another all-time backlog record In September, deliveries were slow but orders were strong – in particular for …
Airbus and Boeing Report September 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Boeing announced plans to end production of the 767-300F freighter in 2027, after which the 767-2C is to be the sole 767 version in production. The company indicated that production …
Boeing to End 767-300F Production in 2027; Postpones 777X Delivery Start Read More
Embraer’s E190F freighter has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The passenger-to-freighter conversion process and the Cargo Loading System, developed by U.S. Cargo Systems, received the certification …
Embraer’s E-Freighter is Certified by the FAA Read More
FDH Aero has deepened its collaboration with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). The company has signed a strategic partnership agreement with COMAC and a long-term contract with its subsidiary, …
FDH Aero Expands Partnership with COMAC for C919 Single-Aisle Jetliner Read More
SEATTLE, Wash. – As a strike by Boeing’s U.S. west coast factory workers continues, negotiations between the company and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) are set …
Boeing and Union Resume Contract Talks Amid Strike Read More In a surprising turn of events, Textron Aviation has announced that it will be participating in the 2024 NBAA-BACE convention after previously opting out. The company’s decision comes in response …
Textron Aviation Reverses Course, to Participate in NBAA-BACE Read More A strike has commenced at Textron Aviation after members of the International Association of Machinists (IAM) Local Lodge 774 District 70 rejected the company’s latest contract proposal. The strike, which …
Machinists Strike at Textron Aviation Read More