Qatar Airways Reports Record $1.94B Profit, Massive Boeing Order
Qatar Airways has made headlines with a record net profit of US$1.94 billion for the 2025/26 financial year, showcasing sector-leading growth even amid regional aviation disruptions.
Airlines | Boeing | Management
Boeing Faces Strike Risk Involving 17,000 Engineers
Boeing is facing the threat of a major labor disruption as nearly 17,000 engineers and technical specialists represented by the SPEEA union have rejected the company’s four-year contract offer and authorized a potential strike.
Boeing Engineers and Technical Workers Authorise Strike
Boeing is facing a wave of uncertainty after its engineers and technical workers resoundingly rejected new collective bargaining agreements and authorised a strike, raising the risk of major disruption as labour tensions escalate.
Boeing | Delivery | Fleet | General Electric
Qatar Airways Receives Milestone Boeing 777-9 Test Jet
Qatar Airways has taken delivery of a milestone Boeing 777-9 test aircraft, setting the stage for advanced operational evaluations and future fleet evolution.
Boeing 777-9 Faces New GE9X Durability Issue
Boeing 777-9 Faces New GE9X Durability Issue, adding another technical challenge to the long-running certification program of Boeing’s next-generation widebody aircraft.
Cathay Pacific Orders 14 Additional Boeing 777-9 Aircraft
Cathay Pacific has announced a significant fleet expansion with a new order for 14 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing its total 777-9 order book to 35 units. The move reinforces Cathay’s strategy to modernize its long-haul fleet while preparing for the growing demand in international air travel across its global network.
Airlines | Boeing | Flag Carrier | Fleet | General Electric
Ethiopian Confirms GEnx, GE9X Engines For New Boeing Fleet
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest carrier, has finalized a comprehensive engine supply agreement with GE Aerospace (US), confirming its selection of GEnx engines for a fleet of 11 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners and GE9X engines for eight Boeing 777-9 aircraft. The deal includes options for six additional GE9X-powered 777-9s, reflecting the airline’s confidence in GE’s latest propulsion technologies.