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Boeing engineers and technical workers have approved a new four-year contract, averting a potential strike. The agreement includes an immediate 10% wage increase, annual raises of 4%, and merit-based bumps up to 6%. This resolution comes as Boeing seeks to stabilize production and secure federal approval for delayed aircraft models.
Boeing has acknowledged a software defect in certain 737 MAX aircraft that may disable automated flight guidance during specific landing scenarios. The issue, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, has prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to review the matter while several airlines have halted deliveries of affected planes. Boeing is developing a permanent software update, though the glitch has already triggered a decline in the company's stock price.
Boeing is developing a permanent software fix for a 737 MAX glitch that can disable automated flight guidance during specific landing scenarios. The issue, disclosed to operators in August, has triggered an FAA review and caused airlines to reject new deliveries.
A software defect in Boeing 737 MAX aircraft may disable automated landing navigation during missed approaches, prompting an FAA investigation and a 3% drop in Boeing stock. While Boeing claims the planes remain safe, airlines like Southwest and United have rejected new deliveries with the faulty code.
Boeing is developing a software update to fix a flaw in the 737 MAX's automated flight guidance system that can disable vertical navigation during missed approaches. The issue, disclosed to operators in August, has prompted Southwest and United Airlines to pause deliveries of affected aircraft. While Boeing asserts the glitch poses no safety risk, it remains under FAA oversight as the company prepares to deliver the newly certified 737-7 and seek approval for the 737-10.
Boeing has identified a software defect in the 737 MAX that may disable automated landing navigation after a missed approach. The FAA is reviewing the issue, while Southwest and United have halted deliveries of affected aircraft.
Boeing says stabilizing 737 Max production is taking longer than expected due to wing manufacturing constraints at its Renton, Washington plant; output is about 47 jets per month, with plans to raise production next year and certify the larger 737 Max 10 soon.
The FAA announced Boeing can again issue airworthiness certificates for the 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner after months of monitoring found comparable production quality with FAA checks, restoring some regulatory authority to Boeing following past crashes and safety reviews.
Boeing will start producing 737 Max aircraft on July 6 at a new final-assembly line in Everett, north of Seattle, to lift monthly output to about 52 jets next year (from 47 today). The line will initially build the 737 Max 10, with FAA certification expected by year’s end, and Boeing’s long-term goal is 63 jets per month if the supply chain supports it; production pacing remains constrained by FAA caps as the company continues to reset its safety and quality processes following a 2024 Alaska Airlines incident.
A Chicago jury awarded $49.5 million to the family of 24-year-old Samya Stumo for her death in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash, after about two hours of deliberation. Most related lawsuits have settled, but Boeing faced a civil trial in this case. Boeing previously paid fines and settlements following related crashes and a criminal fraud charge, with the company expressing condolences and noting families’ rights to pursue claims in court.
Boeing reported a slimmer Q1 loss with revenue of $22.22 billion and an adjusted loss of $0.20 per share (vs. $0.83 expected); net loss was $7 million (0.11 per share). Commercial deliveries rose 10% to 143, while 737 Max output remains about 42 aircraft per month. The company expects FAA certification for the 737 Max 7 and 10 later this year, with deliveries starting in 2027, and saw growth in defense and services.
Boeing’s stock slid after the company said a machining error caused wiring scratches on some 737 MAX jets, delaying deliveries briefly. The issue is small and expected to be fixed in days, with only a potential minor hit to Q1 2026 deliveries, while the full-year target of about 500 MAX jets remains intact as orders rise. Analysts remain bullish, with a Strong Buy consensus and an average price target around $276.36, implying roughly 24% upside.
Vietnam Airlines finalized a first single-aisle order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (primarily 737-8) to grow its short- and medium-haul network as demand rises, pairing the new jets with its existing 787s to modernize its fleet and support growth toward a five-star international carrier by 2030.
Ethiopian Airlines ordered nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners (787-9) to expand its international network of 145 destinations, complementing an earlier commitment for 11 Boeing 737 MAX jets, bringing its total Boeing orders to 20 and underscoring demand for fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft.
Boeing finished 2025 with 1,173 net orders and 600 deliveries (63 in December), marking its first net-order lead over Airbus since 2018, even as Airbus delivered more jets in 2025 (793) with 889 net orders; supply-chain constraints persisted, airlines secured early-2030s delivery slots, and recent orders from Alaska Airlines and Delta signal ongoing demand.