Boeing

The manufacturer said a “complex operating environment” thwarted its goal of producing 700 aircraft in 2022.

The 747 Jumbo Jet has been in production since September 1968.

The potential issue was discovered during a borescope inspection of a flight test engine.

Aircraft manufacturers have delivered 1,841 aircraft since the beginning of the year, according to The General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s (GAMA) third-quarter shipping and billing report.

FAA is skeptical that certification will happen in the remainder of 2022.

The demand for transport category business jets around the world nears the pre-pandemic high, according to Boeing.

Capt. Terry Barker, who was killed during the Wings Over Dallas accident Saturday, was known by colleagues as a conscientious leader and passionate pilot.

Orbiter’s sixth mission included a solar energy experiment and satellite deployment.

A recent “cyber incident” affected some Jeppesen products and services, such as the ability to update GPS navigation, flight planning, and instrument approach data.

The Boeing aircraft order represents the largest ever for the airline.