FAA restrictions and construction reduce arrival capacity and increase delays

Certification follows first aircraft delivery to U.S. operator Sterling, opening path for cargo operations

Higher takeoff weight option allows both variants to close the gap with competing widebodies on longer routes

Milestone allows start of new round of flight and ground evaluations for largest twinjet

FAA approval allows airline to release majority of previously blocked seats after months of restrictions

Problem involves aircraft still in production and is not expected to impact overall delivery targets

eVTOL will be used in FAA Type Inspection Authorization tests required before commercial service

Planemaker handed over 51 aircraft during the month, surpassing Airbus’ 35 deliveries

Operators must revise flight manuals with new procedures addressing standby power circuit breaker trips

Certification of training devices marks progress for program years behind schedule after technical setbacks and tighter regulatory scrutiny