Condor has announced the retirement of its Boeing 757 fleet in November, ending its long association with the aircraft type since 1990. A special farewell flight from Frankfurt to Vienna on November 5 will mark this occasion, offering a unique aviation experience to enthusiasts.
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Airbus is expanding its A320 series production with a second assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. This investment marks the tenth anniversary of Airbus’s operations in the U.S. and positions the facility as a key player in the aerospace industry. The expansion supports thousands of jobs and boosts Airbus’s competitive stance against Boeing.
Boeing faces substantial challenges in obtaining FAA certification for its 777X aircraft, as CEO Kelly Ortberg describes ongoing issues that have delayed their original schedule by six years. With five 777X airplanes currently in the flight test phase, Boeing aims for delivery in 2026 contingent on securing required FAA authorizations.
Embraer is facing production delays for its E175 aircraft due to shortages of CF34 engines from GE Aerospace. The CF34 engine is vital for Embraer’s first-generation E-Jets, and the supply chain disruption threatens its production timelines. Despite industry-wide issues with engine supply, Embraer reports improvements with other suppliers while maintaining close collaboration with GE.