Flying Magazine reports, “Nearly 600 military pilots have transitioned to roles at United since 2024, officials said Monday, with 500 more expected by the end of 2027. The initiative, which covers active-duty and active reserve military pilots, provides a conditional job offer as a United first officer. Candidates must be more than 12 months away from the date when they can start full-time with United and a minimum of 12 months from their separation date.”
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Uganda Airlines Signs Boeing Deal for 10 New Aircraft
Aerospace Global News reports, “Uganda Airlines has signed an agreement with Boeing for the supply of ten aircraft, including passenger planes and freighters. The deal, reported to be worth $985 million, will see the East African carrier accelerate a fleet modernisation plan that will allow it to serve more markets across Africa, Europe and the Middle East.”
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Boeing Lands Record Order from Biman Bangladesh for 787 and 737 MAX Jets
Aerotime reports, “Boeing has secured its largest-ever order from Biman Bangladesh Airlines, with the carrier confirming the purchase of multiple 787 Dreamliners and 737 MAX jets. On April 30, 2026, Boeing announced that Biman Bangladesh Airlines had signed for eight 787-10s, two 787-9s and four 737 MAX 8 aircraft.”
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Boeing Delivers 143 Aircraft in Q1 2026, Led by 737 Output
Aerotime reports, “Boeing delivered 143 commercial aircraft in the first quarter of 2026, a figure that demonstrates the company’s output is holding steady after last year’s recovery took hold. Though deliveries fell short of Boeing’s brisk late-2025 pace, the most recent quarter was led by 114 deliveries of the 737, along with six 767s, eight 777s, and 15 787s.”
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Airbus Delivers 500th A220 as March Output Signals Production Ramp-Up
Aerotime reports, “Airbus is celebrating delivery of the 500th Airbus A220 aircraft, a day after publishing March results that show a decisive ramp up in operations. On April 10, 2026, Airbus confirmed that 60 commercial aircraft had been delivered during March 2026, after delivering only 54 across January and February this year.”
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Boeing Lands Historic 737 MAX Order from Vietnam Airlines
Aviation News Daily reports, “Vietnam Airlines has officially signed a landmark agreement to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, marking the flag carrier’s first-ever commitment to Boeing’s single-aisle family. This massive investment aims to catalyze the airline’s domestic and regional expansion as travel demand in Southeast Asia reaches record heights. The deal was finalized on February 18, 2026.”
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Boeing Targets South Carolina for 787 Engineering Expansion
Economic Times reports, “Boeing plans to move approximately 300 787 engineering jobs from Washington state to South Carolina as production ramps up, according to the union representing its engineers. This move comes as Boeing’s contracts with 16,000 engineering union members in Washington are set to expire in October.”
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Boeing Posts 57% Jump in Quarterly Sales as Deliveries Surge
Boeing’s aircraft deliveries have surged over the past year as the manufacturer expects to continue to increase production. CNBC reports, “The company’s airplane deliveries last year were the highest since 2018, helping drive revenue.”
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Aftermarket Strength Lifts GE Aerospace’s 2026 Profit Forecast
Reuters reports, “GE Aerospace forecast annual profit above estimates on Thursday, driven by strong demand for high-margin aftermarket parts and services as airlines are expected to prioritize maintenance spending due to aircraft supply constraints.”
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Alaska Airlines Places Record Order for 110 Boeing Jets to Fuel Expansion
The New York Times reports, “Alaska Airlines said on Wednesday that it would buy 110 Boeing planes, part of an ambitious plan for growth fueled by its recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. The order is the largest in the airline’s history and will support Alaska’s expansion, including to destinations abroad.”
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