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On September 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of War and Navy awarded Boeing a $20 billion contract to develop the F/A-XX, a 6th-generation carrier-based fighter. This decision moves the program into the developmental phase, with the aircraft set to replace F/A-18 Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers in the 2030s.
Boeing engineers and technical workers approved a four-year contract, avoiding a strike that could have delayed critical aircraft certifications.
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.
NASA and Boeing plan an uncrewed Starliner test flight in December 2026 or January 2027 to validate propulsion fixes. If successful, a crewed mission could launch by mid-2028, commanded by astronaut Woody Hoburg. NASA is investing an additional $359 million to repair thruster issues and certify the Vulcan Centaur rocket, as SpaceX prepares to retire its Crew Dragon capsule.
Boeing secured a $20 billion contract for next-generation fighter jets, boosting shares, while ADP reported 90,000 jobs added in September, exceeding forecasts. Treasury yields hit multi-year highs, pressuring equities, and consumer confidence fell to a 12-year low.
SpaceX has informed NASA it will retire the Crew Dragon spacecraft after 2030, focusing instead on Starship for its own payloads. This leaves NASA reliant on Boeing’s Starliner for human access to low-Earth orbit, raising concerns about cost and market viability. While SpaceX’s move is economically rational for the company, it threatens the broader commercial space economy NASA has spent two decades trying to build.
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci stated he is not overly concerned about the latest delay in Boeing 737 Max 10 certification, which stems from a software glitch affecting automated navigation during go-arounds. The FAA has suspended approval, causing Boeing shares to drop sharply. Major carriers, including Alaska, Delta, American, and United, are awaiting resolution, with Alaska potentially postponing its late 2028 launch of lie-flat suites on the aircraft.
NASA and Boeing have outlined a path to return the Starliner spacecraft to crewed service by mid-2028, following a 2024 mission that stranded two astronauts for nine months. The agency will fund an uncrewed test flight in late 2026 or early 2027 to validate thruster upgrades and certify the Vulcan rocket. This move ensures a second U.S. crew transport option as SpaceX prepares to retire its Crew Dragon capsule.
The Federal Aviation Administration has suspended certification of the Boeing 737 Max 10, causing Boeing shares to drop 6%. The halt stems from a software defect that could disable automated landing guidance during go-arounds. Approximately 31% of undelivered orders are now at risk, with major airlines like Southwest and United refusing new deliveries until a permanent fix is implemented.
NASA has confirmed it will purchase two additional Starliner flights and provide $359 million to Boeing to fix technical issues and certify the Vulcan rocket. This move secures Boeing as the primary provider of US astronaut transportation to low Earth orbit after SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is expected to retire by 2030. The agency cited the high cost of developing new competitors and the existing investment in Starliner as reasons for continuing the partnership, despite Boeing’s history of delays and technical failures.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced a new roadmap for Boeing’s Starliner, which will attempt an uncrewed test flight no earlier than December 2026. If successful, a crewed mission could occur by mid-2028, commanded by astronaut Woody Hoburg. The agency is investing an additional $359 million to fix thruster issues and certify the new Vulcan Centaur rocket, as SpaceX prepares to retire its Crew Dragon capsule.
Kodiak Sciences shares jumped nearly 178% to $89.92, while MongoDB fell 18.5% and Boeing dropped 6.9%. Nvidia and Roblox also saw significant midday moves, reflecting a volatile session for tech and industrial names.
The Federal Aviation Administration has delayed certification of the Boeing 737 Max 10 to investigate a software bug that could disable automated landing guidance during go-arounds. While Boeing asserts pilots remain in control, the FAA is assessing potential safety risks before approving the final model in the Max family.
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.