Boeing news today
Here are some recent Boeing news stories:
737 MAX Update
- Boeing has delivered the first 737 MAX aircraft since the grounding was lifted in November 2020. The aircraft was delivered to Southwest Airlines. (Source: Reuters)
- The 737 MAX is expected to return to service in the coming weeks, with several airlines including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada planning to resume flights. (Source: CNN)
Space and Defense
- Boeing has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force to develop a new satellite system for the military. The contract is worth up to $1.5 billion. (Source: SpaceNews)
- Boeing has delivered the first F-15EX fighter jet to the US Air Force. The F-15EX is a new variant of the F-15 fighter jet, designed to provide advanced capabilities to the US military. (Source: Defense News)
Commercial Aviation
- Boeing has announced plans to increase production of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The company plans to increase production from 5 to 7 aircraft per month. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Boeing has delivered the first 777X aircraft to Lufthansa. The 777X is a new wide-body aircraft designed to provide improved fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. (Source: Aviation Week)
Financials
- Boeing has reported a net loss of $1.2 billion in the first quarter of 2023. The company's revenue was down 12% compared to the same period last year. (Source: The Seattle Times)
- Boeing has announced plans to cut costs by $1.5 billion in 2023. The company plans to achieve this through a combination of layoffs, outsourcing, and other cost-cutting measures. (Source: CNBC)
Other News
- Boeing has been sued by the family of a passenger who died in a 737 MAX crash in Ethiopia in 2019. The lawsuit alleges that Boeing was negligent in its design and testing of the aircraft. (Source: The New York Times)
- Boeing has announced plans to invest $100 million in a new research and development facility in the Seattle area. The facility will focus on developing new technologies for the aerospace industry. (Source: GeekWire)