Alaska Airlines has signed a formal agreement to fully adopt Boeing's Virtual Airplane, a modular training platform that allows pilots to practice procedures realistically outside traditional simulators. This technology supports flexible, high-fidelity training on devices like computers and tablets, initially for Boeing 737 MAX pilots, with plans to expand to other models. The adoption aims to enhance pilot readiness, reduce simulator time, and improve training effectiveness. Alaska Airlines collaborated closely with Boeing during development and will integrate this tool into their ground school curriculum, marking a significant step in aviation training innovation.
Boeing posted a larger-than-expected net loss in Q2, mainly due to a $280 million loss on its delayed Air Force One program. The company’s revenue grew 8% to $24.56 billion, driven by increased deliveries of commercial aircraft, including ramped-up p...
Boeing reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $24.6 billion, an 8% increase driven by higher commercial airplane deliveries. Despite a GAAP loss per share of $0.67, operating cash flow improved to $1.4 billion, and backlog reached a record $715 bill...
US stock futures point to a strong start with Dow Jones up 1.1%, S&P 500 up 0.9%, and Nasdaq up 1.5%, driven by a sharp 6.3% drop in oil prices following a pause in US-Iran military actions. Although no official ceasefire is declared, Iran has agreed...
This week, U.S. markets focus on the Federal Reserve's July meeting, key inflation data like Core PCE, and second-quarter GDP figures, alongside major tech earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon. Rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions ...
Boeing, under CEO Kelly Ortberg, is successfully turning around its business by addressing safety, production, and regulatory issues. In Q1 2026, the company beat earnings and revenue estimates, reduced cash burn by $900 million, and saw a 13% rise i...
