Boeing deliveries rise in May, pushing 2026 total ahead of last year
737 MAX deliveries continue to drive recovery as airframer hands over 250 aircraft through May
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Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May, overtakes 2025 pace
Strong month reverses year-to-date deficit as A321neo remains the manufacturer's most-delivered aircraft
FAA clears major 777-9 certification test phase, says Boeing
Stephanie Pope says TIA 4B authorization unlocks the largest remaining portion of FAA-supervised testing, although regulators now point to certification in 2027
Russia certifies domestically developed Il-114-300 and PD-8 programs
Approvals clear two aircraft projects created to replace Western-dependent products after sanctions disrupted the country's aviation industry
Boeing sets July 6 start date for 737 MAX production at Everett
New assembly line will initially build the MAX 8 and MAX 9 before transitioning toward the larger MAX 10
Airbus pauses "A220-500" plans amid airline and lessor concerns, report says
Proposed stretch could bring the aircraft closer to the A320neo while sacrificing range
Azorra orders 15 more E195-E2 jets as Embraer surpasses 500 E2 sales
U.S. lessor expands commitment to 54 aircraft and remains one of the largest customers for the E2 family
Airbus A320 family surpasses 20,000 orders as backlog remains enormous
More than 5,600 A321neos are still awaiting delivery despite years of production increases
Boeing studies raising 737 production to 70 aircraft per month, report says
Manufacturer is evaluating rates beyond its previously disclosed target as airlines continue to face long waits for new narrowbody jets
UAC says deliveries of updated Tu-214 airliner have begun
Russian manufacturer also claims certification work is advancing on MC-21, SJ-100 and Il-114-300 programs