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Airbus A320 Surpasses Boeing 737 in All-Time Deliveries for First Time in Aviation History
Oct 15, 2025 02:02 am CST
In a historic shift in commercial aviation, Airbus has officially delivered more A320 aircraft than Boeing has delivered 737s, marking a significant milestone in the decades-long rivalry between the world's two largest aircraft manufacturers. With 12,257 deliveries since 1988, the Airbus A320 has overtaken Boeing's 737 fleet of 12,254 deliveries since 1968, reflecting ongoing challenges at Boeing and Airbus's growing market dominance.
Boeing Developing Next-Generation Aircraft to Replace 737 Max Amid Safety Concerns
Sep 30, 2025 02:42 pm CST
Boeing has begun development of a next-generation single-aisle aircraft that could replace the troubled 737 Max, with CEO Kelly Ortberg already meeting with engine manufacturers. This strategic move comes as the company faces ongoing safety concerns following recent incidents, though Boeing officially maintains focus on its current recovery plan.
FAA Restores Boeing's Certification Authority for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner Aircraft
Sep 27, 2025 12:55 am CST
The Federal Aviation Administration has partially restored Boeing's authority to certify the airworthiness of newly manufactured 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft on alternating weeks, marking a significant step in the company's recovery following past safety crises. This regulatory shift demonstrates increasing confidence in Boeing's operational improvements while maintaining strict FAA oversight of the aircraft manufacturer's production processes.
Citing Negligence, Air India Crash Victim Families Sue Boeing, Honeywell
Sep 18, 2025 02:49 pm CST
The families of four passengers who died in the June crash of Air India Flight 171 sued Boeing and Honeywell, blaming their negligence and a faulty fuel cutoff switch for the accident, which killed 260 people.