Boeing

After five years of development: Boeing’s most advanced plane took off for the first time

The Boeing 777-9, the next generation jetliner, took off from Paine Field in the US on its maiden flight. The crew reported the plane "flew wonderfully" during the test flight.

The new plane. Huge range of over 13,000 km
Boeing KC-46A.

Israel Air Force to receive KC-46A refuelers by next year, enabling long-range missions

 A view shows the rear of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane following its crash, in Ahmedabad, India, June 12, 2025

Air India Dreamliner crashes into Ahmedabad college hostel, kills over 240

 The motorcade of US President Donald Trump is parked next to a 12-year old Qatari-owned Boeing 747-8 that Trump was touring in West Palm Beach, Florida, February 15, 2025.

Early exposer of Qatari influence, calls Trump taking plane gift ‘an insult to democracy’


Some Republicans voice concern over Trump's plan to accept Qatari plane

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to block all of Trump's nominees to the Justice Department until the agency reports what it knows about the Qatari offer.

 The motorcade of US President Donald Trump is parked next to a 12-year old Qatari-owned Boeing 747-8 that Trump was touring in West Palm Beach, Florida, February 15, 2025.

Trump says it would be 'stupid' not to accept gift of Qatari plane

"I think it's a great gesture from Qatar. I appreciate it very much. I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer," Trump told reporters at the White House.

US President Donald Trump gestures, before boarding Air Force One as he departs for Florida, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, March 28, 2025

Trump's Middle East visit to trigger historic arms race, strengthen US economy with F-15EX deals

Upon learning of Boeing’s plan to develop this new aircraft, the Pentagon quickly recognized it as the ideal replacement for the three US Air Force divisions currently operating the F-15.

 AN ISRAELI F-15 takes part in an international aerial training exercise in October at the Uvda Air Force Base.

Pilot sets airplane brakes on fire after confusing left, right hands, investigation finds

The co-pilot on the flight "unintentionally" pulled his left hand back on the thrust lever, but was intending to pull his right hand back on the control column.

 British Airways aircraft parked at Gatwick Airport's South Terminal; Illustrative.

Thirty members of Hamas-glorifying student group arrested after occupying U of Washington building

UW spokesman Victor Balta said the University "will not be intimidated by this sort of offensive behavior and will continue to oppose antisemitism in all its forms."

Pro-Palestinian students take over a Washington University building. May 6, 2025.

„Nichts auf der Welt kommt an ihn heran“: USA enthüllen F-47-Kampfjet

„Ich freue mich sehr, bekannt zu geben, dass die US-Luftwaffe auf meine Anweisung hin den weltweit ersten Kampfjet der 6. Generation auf den Weg bringt“, sagte Trump im Weißen Haus.

 (Illustrativ) Das neueste Modell des F-47-Kampfjets.

FAA to investigate after fire in cabin of United Airlines Boeing flight

Addtionally, a separate Boeing 737 flight turned back to Portland shortly after take-off on Tuesday after the pilot was concerned about fumes in the cabin.

 A screen displays the logo for Boeing on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, April 2, 2025.

‘Just another F-35 fiasco?’: China, Russia, Iran mock Trump’s unveiling of F-47 stealth jet

Trump’s unveiling of the F-47 fighter sparks global skepticism, with China, Russia, and Iran mocking its design, cost, and political timing.

 A screenshot from the US Air Force's promotional video unveiling the F-47, March 21, 2025.

'Nothing in the world comes close to it': US unveils new F-47 fighter jet

"I'm thrilled to announce that, at my direction, the United States Air Force is moving forward with the world's first sixth-generation fighter jet," Trump said at the White House.

 (Illustrative) The latest model of the F-47 fighter jet.

Israel is missing from Air Canada maps: Passenger finds 'Palestinian Territory' in place of Israel

A passenger on board an Air Canada flight noticed that Israel was replaced with 'Palestinian Territory' on the aircraft's map system.

 Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX-8

Southwest jet narrowly avoids colliding with business jet at Chicago airport

A Southwest jet aborted landing at Chicago Midway, narrowly avoiding a business jet that entered the runway without authorization. The FAA is investigating the incident.

 A Southwest Airlines jetliner departs from Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., December 27, 2022. (Illustrative)