Business Trump praises 'great deal' as Uzbekistan purchases Boeing Dreamliners Uzbekistan signed an $8 billion deal with Boeing for Dreamliner aircraft during President Mirziyoyev’s New York visit. Donald Trump praised the agreement, saying it will create 35,000 US jobs. The deal highlights growing US–Uzbek economic ties and long-term business cooperation. 23/09/2025
Business Families of victims in Air India crash sue Boeing and Honeywell The lawsuit alleges that the incident in June was caused by faulty fuel switches and accuses Boeing and Honeywell of negligence. 18/09/2025
Economy Boeing strike stalls production of new and advanced Trump fighter jet The walkout of more than 3,200 Boeing workers on Monday could delay the rollout of the next‑generation F‑47 fighter jet, a cornerstone of plans to cement future US air superiority. 04/08/2025
India India orders airlines to inspect Boeing models after Air India crash The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed on 12 June shortly after take-off, killing all but one of the 242 people on board, as well as 19 people on the ground. 15/07/2025
Business German and French industry united on US aircraft sector tariffs The German aerospace industry has told Euronews it is aligning with its French counterpart in supporting EU retaliatory measures that target US finished aircraft rather than spare parts, citing the interdependence of transatlantic production lines. 20/06/2025
Travel News Passengers face disruption as Air India inspects aircraft after crash Air India is grappling with major flight disruptions after a fatal crash triggered intensified safety inspections on its Boeing 787 fleet. 19/06/2025
Europe News Paris Air Show opens with 2,400 exhibitors amid Airbus-Boeing rivalry The Paris Air Show began with 2,400 exhibitors showcasing innovations. The Airbus-Boeing rivalry heats up amid global tensions and the recent Air India crash. 16/06/2025
USA Justice Dept. reaches tentative deal with Boeing over 737 Max crashes Boeing can avoid prosecution over two fatal 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people. The decision drew criticism from crash victims' families. 24/05/2025
USA US Defence Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump's use The plane Qatar has offered Trump is estimated to be worth around $400 million (€352 million) which Trump called a "great gesture." 21/05/2025
Europe News EU/US aircraft trade war imminent, key lawmaker warns The inclusion of Boeing in the Commission’s draft retaliation proposal has raised concerns among some member states over potential countermeasures from Washington targeting Airbus, according to MEP Bernd Lange, chair of the trade committee at the European Parliament. 21/05/2025
Business Boeing wins major Qatar deal as Donald Trump strengthens Gulf ties Boeing’s shares surged to the highest level in nearly 13 months after the US aerospace manufacturer secured a record-breaking $96 billion (€85.8 bn) order with Qatar Airways. The deal marked another major agreement struck by President Trump with a Gulf state during his Middle East tour. 15/05/2025
USA Trump defends prospect of Qatar gifting plane to use as Air Force One US officials say the jet could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft — a gift donated from a foreign government worth an unprecedented amount. 12/05/2025
Business Boeing sees losses narrow, shares soar as jet deliveries increase Despite Boeing’s strong performance in the first quarter of the year, concerns such as quality control and safety issues, as well as escalating global tariff tensions linger. 23/04/2025
Space SpaceX delays flight to return NASA's stranded astronauts The flight was postponed due to a launch pad issue. The two astronauts have been stuck in space for nine months. 13/03/2025
Business Airbus warns of delivery uncertainties but announces lift in revenue The European planemaker offered up modest delivery targets but remains financially robust. 20/02/2025
Business Trump tours Boeing plane to highlight delay in Air Force One delivery Air Force One is a modified Boeing 747. Two exist and the president flies on both of the more than 30-year-old planes. Boeing has the contract to produce updated versions, but delivery has been delayed while the aircraft maker has lost billions of dollars on the project. 17/02/2025
Business Boeing posts significant losses as production challenges hit Boeing posted a fourth-quarter loss of $3.8 billion (around €3.4bn) on Tuesday as a machinists strike and other problems continued to plague the troubled aircraft manufacturer. 28/01/2025
Business Troubled Boeing reports multi billion dollar loss at end of 2024 The US aircraft manufacturer closed last year with a steep loss and weak sales, according to preliminary figures released by the company. 24/01/2025
Business Boeing's aircraft deliveries and orders in 2024 reflect the company's rough year More than three-quarters of the planes that Boeing furnished were 737 Max jets, a stark reminder of how integral its best-selling airline model has been to the company's fortunes and challenges. 15/01/2025
Business Airbus remains positive on yearly deliveries despite missing target The European planemaker delivered 766 jets last year, marginally missing its goal due to supply chain disruptions. 10/01/2025