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# Boeing and American Airlines Complete First 737 MAX Landing Gear Exchange

Boeing and American Airlines completed the first landing gear exchange for a 737 MAX, marking the expansion of Boeing’s longstanding Landing Gear Exchange Program to its latest-generation single-aisle aircraft.

Under the program, Boeing supplies fully overhauled and certified main and nose landing gear assemblies that arrive ready for installation. The approach is designed to reduce aircraft-on-ground time and allow airlines to avoid purchasing and storing expensive spare landing gear.

The first exchange with American Airlines also validated the full process, including overhaul, certification, documentation and delivery. Boeing said the model can help operators shorten maintenance downtime, reduce spare-parts requirements and better align major maintenance with fleet operations.

Boeing now plans to expand global overhaul capacity and work with certified maintenance partners to increase availability. Near-term priorities include building a larger inventory of 737 MAX-compatible exchange equipment and adding forward-exchange slots closer to airline operations.

The initiative could also strengthen Boeing’s aftermarket services business as the global 737 MAX fleet expands and more aircraft move into heavier maintenance cycles.

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WS Investor 09-14-26

Archer Aviation to Acquire Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid in Major Aerospace and Defense Deal

Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has agreed to acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid subsidiaries in a major transaction designed to transform Archer into a broader aerospace, defense and autonomous aviation platform.

The deal combines Archer’s eVTOL aircraft, unmanned systems and ZEE AI platform with Wisk’s autonomous flight technology, Insitu’s defense-focused unmanned aircraft systems and SkyGrid’s automated airspace management software. Together, the businesses have accumulated nearly two million flight hours.

The acquisition also gives Archer an established and profitable defense operation generating more than $200 million in annual revenue, with activities spanning 35 countries. Insitu alone has manufactured and deployed more than 3,500 unmanned aircraft systems, providing Archer with a substantially larger presence in the global defense market.

Boeing to Invest in Archer

As part of the transaction, Boeing (NYSE: BA) will take an equity stake in Archer and become a strategic partner. The companies will also establish a technology-sharing arrangement, allowing Boeing to retain access to Wisk’s autonomous flight technology for future commercial and defense aircraft.

For Boeing, the transaction allows the company to concentrate capital on its core businesses while maintaining exposure to the technologies developed by Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid through its Archer investment and partnership.

For Archer, the acquisition represents a significant diversification beyond its emerging air-taxi business. The company intends to combine autonomous flight, AI, drones, airspace management and eVTOL technologies into what it describes as an end-to-end “physical AI” platform for commercial aerospace and defense.

The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

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Global Finance News 08-11-26

Boeing Stock Rises 3% as Improving Cash Flow and Record Backlog Outweigh Continued Losses

Boeing (NYSE: BA) shares climbed about 3% on Tuesday after the aerospace giant reported a stronger second quarter, with higher aircraft deliveries, a return to positive free cash flow, and a record backlog that reinforced confidence in the company’s recovery.

Second-quarter revenue increased 8% year over year to $24.6 billion, driven primarily by 171 commercial aircraft deliveries, up from 150 a year ago. Although Boeing remained unprofitable, its performance improved meaningfully, reporting a GAAP loss per share of $0.67 versus a loss of $0.92 last year, while core loss per share narrowed to $0.76 from $1.24. The company also generated $1.4 billion in operating cash flow and $631 million in free cash flow, marking a significant turnaround from negative free cash flow in the prior-year period.

One of the biggest positives for investors was Boeing’s record $715 billion total backlog, including more than 6,200 commercial aircraft valued at approximately $597 billion. The company booked 246 net commercial aircraft orders during the quarter, reflecting continued strong demand from airlines despite ongoing supply chain challenges.

The Commercial Airplanes division continued to show operational improvement. Revenue rose 8% to $11.8 billion, while operating losses narrowed substantially as higher deliveries, improved production performance, and a more favorable aircraft mix boosted results. Boeing also reported progress on key certification programs, completing certification flight testing for both the 737-7 and 737-10, while the 777X program advanced into FAA certification flight testing. Management continues to target certification of the 737 variants in 2026 and first deliveries in 2027.

The Defense, Space & Security segment remained a weak spot. Although revenue increased 13% to $7.5 billion, the business posted a slight operating loss after recording $280 million in additional charges related to the VC-25B presidential aircraft program. Meanwhile, Global Services delivered stable revenue but experienced modest margin compression.

Investors appeared encouraged by Boeing’s improving fundamentals rather than its remaining losses. Stronger cash generation, rising commercial deliveries, progress on certification milestones, declining debt, and a record order backlog suggest the company’s multi-year recovery is gaining momentum, helping lift the stock despite continued earnings losses.

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WS News 07-28-26

Boeing Secures New 737 MAX Order from Kazakhstan's SCAT Airlines

SCAT Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Boeing 737-9 jets and converted five previously ordered 737-8s to the larger 737-9 variant, bringing its total commitment to ten of the wider aircraft. The Shymkent-based carrier, the first in Central Asia to operate the 737 MAX, plans to use the expanded fleet to grow its international network, including new long-haul and seventh-freedom routes across Europe and Asia. The 737-9 seats up to 220 passengers and offers a range of up to 6,110 kilometers, while burning 20% less fuel than the jets it replaces.

Source: PRNewswire

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Global Finance News 04-29-26

Boeing and the U.S. Navy have successfully completed the first test flight of the operational MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aircraft, marking a key milestone toward carrier-based deployment.

During the two-hour flight, the aircraft demonstrated full autonomous capabilities, including taxiing, takeoff, navigation, and landing, while responding to commands from a ground control station. The test validated flight controls and integration with mission systems.

The MQ-25A is designed as a carrier-based aerial refueling drone, expected to extend the operational range of the Navy’s air wing and enable manned-unmanned teaming. It will allow fighter jets such as the F/A-18 Super Hornet to focus on combat missions rather than refueling roles.

The program will now move into further testing phases before transitioning to carrier qualification trials, bringing the system closer to operational deployment.

Source: PRNewswire

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The Investor 04-27-26

Boeing reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $22.2 billion, up 14% year-over-year, driven by higher commercial aircraft deliveries. The company posted a narrower loss, with a GAAP loss per share of $0.11, while operational performance improved across segments.

Boeing delivered 143 commercial aircraft during the quarter and saw its total backlog rise to a record $695 billion, including more than 6,100 airplanes. Defense and services segments also recorded growth, supported by increased volumes and new contracts.

Despite improvements, free cash flow remained negative at $1.5 billion, reflecting ongoing investments and production ramp-up. The company emphasized continued progress in certification programs and production stability as it works to strengthen long-term performance.

Source: PR Newswire

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Global Finance News 04-24-26

Boeing to Release First Quarter Results on April 22

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European Investor 03-31-26

Rheinmetall and Boeing partner to offer MQ-28 Ghost Bat for German air force

31 March 2026 — Rheinmetall AG and Boeing announced a strategic partnership to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat unmanned aircraft for Germany’s planned deployment of collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) by 2029.

The MQ-28, developed in Australia, is an autonomous aircraft designed to operate alongside manned fighter jets, performing missions such as reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and combat support. It has already completed over 150 test flights and is considered a mature platform for operational deployment.

Under the agreement, Rheinmetall will act as the system integrator in Germany, responsible for adapting the platform to national requirements and integrating it into the Bundeswehr’s command and weapons systems. The partnership also aims to strengthen Germany’s defence industrial base through local production and development capabilities.

The collaboration is expected to accelerate deployment timelines and enhance Germany’s military capabilities, while supporting long-term technological development and supply security.

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The Investor 03-31-26

Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced that its 777-9 flight training simulators have received initial qualification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), allowing progress toward regulator-approved pilot training.

The qualified devices, located at the Boeing Training Campus in Gatwick, U.K., include a full-flight simulator and a flight training device developed in collaboration with CAE. The systems replicate the 777-9’s advanced aircraft systems and flight dynamics to provide immersive pilot training.

Following initial qualification, regulators will use the devices to validate and approve training courseware before airlines begin pilot training.

The 777-9, the first model in the 777X family, features large touchscreen displays, optional dual head-up displays similar to the 787, redesigned pilot seats, a dedicated control and indicator for folding wingtips, and integration of tablet-based Electronic Flight Bag capability.

Source: PR Newswire.

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WS Investor 02-19-26

The Boeing Company said it secured Air Cambodia’s largest-ever single-aisle order, with the Cambodian carrier committing to 10 Boeing 737 MAX 737-8 jets and holding options for 10 additional aircraft, announced Feb. 3, 2026 at the Singapore Airshow.

According to the release, Air Cambodia finalized the firm order in December 2025, and Boeing noted it had previously been listed as “unidentified” on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries page. The deal will make the 737 MAX the first Boeing aircraft operated by a Cambodian airline, as Air Cambodia aims to renew and expand its fleet and add/direct services across North and Southeast Asia.

Boeing highlighted the 737-8’s typical two-class capacity of up to 178 passengers and range of up to 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km), and said the aircraft provides about a 20% reduction in fuel use and emissions versus the airplanes it replaces. Air Cambodia currently operates six single-aisle and regional jets serving routes including Vietnam, India, Thailand, China, Japan and Hong Kong.

Boeing also cited its outlook that Southeast Asian carriers will require nearly 5,000 new airplanes over the next 20 years, with single-aisle jets representing more than 80% of deliveries.

Source: Boeing press release via PRNewswire.

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WS Investor 02-03-26

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