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The Boeing Company develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems. News for BA commonly centers on airline orders and deliveries for the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner families, commercial delivery volumes, backlog trends, and customer fleet modernization programs.
Company updates also cover Boeing defense and space work, including military aircraft programs such as the MQ-25A Stingray, as well as services and training products such as the Virtual Airplane pilot training platform. Earnings releases typically discuss segment performance across Commercial Airplanes, Defense, Space & Security, and Global Services.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Riyadh Air announced that the Saudi carrier will exercise options for 28 additional 787 Dreamliner jets from its 2023 order and convert 20 options to the larger 787-10 variant. The announcement includes a previously unidentified purchase of 11 widebody jets. Once the remaining 17 airplanes are finalized, Riyadh Air’s firm 787 order will total 67 aircraft.
Riyadh Air already operates six 787-9s serving six cities and plans to operate to over 100 global destinations by 2030. According to Riyadh Air, the fleet expansion is expected to support Saudi Vision 2030, including job creation and non-oil GDP growth.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) released its 2026 Commercial Market Outlook ahead of the Farnborough Airshow, projecting that near-term disruptions will not meaningfully change long‑term aviation growth. Passenger traffic is expected to grow about 4% annually, leading to a doubling of global air traffic between 2026 and 2045.
The global commercial airplane fleet is forecast to grow nearly 80% to more than 50,000 airplanes by 2045, supported by nearly 44,000 new deliveries, of which about 50% would replace older jets with more fuel‑efficient models. From 2026‑2045, operators are projected to take 33,545 single‑aisle, 7,715 widebody, 1,435 regional and 930 freighter airplanes, totaling 43,625 new jets.
Boeing highlights continued growth in low‑cost and premium offerings, resilience in air cargo with traffic forecast to grow about 3.7% annually, and expects less than 10% of previous‑generation airplanes to remain in the fleet by 2045.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) released its 2026 long-term services and workforce outlook, forecasting a $4.9 trillion global commercial aviation support and services market and demand for more than 2.4 million new commercial aviation professionals through 2045.
According to Boeing, commercial aviation demand and traffic are expected to double over 20 years, with near-term disruptions not changing long-term growth expectations. Key trends shaping services include lifecycle efficiency initiatives, increased aircraft digitalization, geographic shifts in services needs, and transformation of the aviation workforce driven largely by retirements.
The 2026 Pilot & Technician Outlook projects global demand for about 674,000 pilots, 728,000 maintenance technicians and 1,023,000 cabin crew, with two-thirds of hiring replacing retirees. Regionally, projected services demand ranges from $85 billion in Oceania to $1.185 trillion in Eurasia, with North America and China also exceeding $800 billion each.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) will showcase its commercial, defense and services portfolios at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin from July 20-26, 2026, featuring a special theme for America’s 250th anniversary. The company will display multiple aircraft, host STEM and safety activities, and provide free admission for attendees aged 18 and under.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) reported second quarter 2026 deliveries across its Commercial Airplanes and Defense, Space & Security programs. Commercial deliveries totaled 171 aircraft, including 129 737s, 10 767s, 7 777s and 25 787s, bringing year-to-date commercial deliveries to 314 units. Defense, Space & Security delivered 35 new-build units in the quarter, led by AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook, F-15, F/A-18, KC-46 tanker, MH-139 and P-8 models, for 65 year-to-date units. According to Boeing, delivery data cover new-build production, including remanufactures and modifications, and are preliminary until quarterly financial results are issued.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) will showcase its commercial, defense and services portfolio at the Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, United Kingdom, starting July 20, 2026. The company plans to highlight engineering, development programs, new capabilities and long-term global partnerships, including its more than 85-year presence in the UK.
Key attractions include the first Farnborough static display of the uncrewed MQ-28 Ghost Bat, a full-size 777X cabin interior, and a T-7 fighter trainer flight deck simulator in the Boeing Exhibit Pavilion (C‑620) and at BAE’s Pavilion (Hall 5). Additional displays feature a U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook and a UK Joint Aviation Command CH-47. Boeing will also present services offerings and its Cascade Climate Impact Model for sustainable aviation pathways.
Boeing leaders will join panels at the Aerospace Global Forum from July 20‑22, covering sustainability financing, supply chain, and technology. Multiple media briefings will address the MQ‑28, commercial market outlook, P‑8 operations, and 777X product overviews, with aircraft tours and WhatsApp schedule updates available for accredited media.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) will release its Q2 2026 financial results on Tuesday, July 28. President and CEO Kelly Ortberg and EVP and CFO Jay Malave will review results and company outlook on a conference call at 10:30 a.m. ET, with webcast access via Boeing’s investor website.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) delivered Riyadh Air's first two 787 Dreamliner passenger jets, which arrived in Riyadh, marking a major milestone as the new Saudi carrier prepares to launch commercial service.
Riyadh Air has an order for up to 72 Boeing 787s to support Saudi Arabia's 2030 aviation growth goals.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced that President and CEO Kelly Ortberg will speak at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
The live webcast and a later transcript will be available in the Events and Presentations section of Boeing's investor relations website.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced that Alaska Airlines signed a license agreement to fully adopt Boeing's Virtual Airplane training platform on May 5, 2026. The device-agnostic, modular solution begins with the Procedures Trainer for 737 MAX on computers and tablets and aims to standardize pilot training.
The partnership moves Alaska from beta testing to full integration, with Boeing and Alaska citing improved flexibility, reduced simulator familiarization, and accelerated pilot readiness.