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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
Slow deliveries in August – orders mixed. Cathay Pacific books 30 A330-900s In August, deliveries were slow and orders mixed. On the orders front, the highlight was Cathay Pacifics order …
Airbus and Boeing Report August 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer Heart Aerospace has unveiled its first full-scale demonstrator airplane, representing a significant milestone in the development of the company’s ES-30 hybrid-electric regional aircraft. The demonstrator, which has …
Heart Aerospace Unveils Full-Scale Demonstrator for ES-30 Program Read More
Boeing’s machinists in the Puget Sound area are set to go on strike after overwhelmingly rejecting a new four-year employment contract. The decision follows a union vote on September …
Boeing Machinists Reject Contract Offer and Vote to Strike Read More
Boeing and its machinists union have reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year employment contract. The deal, which is subject to ratification by union members, would provide significant wage …
Boeing and Machinists Union Reach Tentative Agreement Read More
Source: Airbus Cathay Pacific Airways announced it will have its entire Airbus A350 fleet back in operation by September 7, following repairs to fuel lines in the aircraft’s Rolls-Royce Trent …
Cathay Pacific to Quickly Resume Full A350 Operations Read More
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd has signed an agreement with Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority officials to develop a factory-owned sales, design, and service center in Bradenton, Florida. The Airport Authority operates and …
Pilatus to Build Sales and Service Center in Florida Read More
Boom’s XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft successfully completed its second flight on August 26, showcasing significant advancements in its development. This milestone follows the aircraft’s successful inaugural flight in March. During …
Boom’s Supersonic Demonstrator Makes Second Flight Read More