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Germany says it now expects its umbrella contract for Boeing CH-47F Chinooks to be signed several months later than planned.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Suppliers no longer trust Airbus and Boeing production forecasts and believe ramp-ups could be significantly delayed.

Boeing is pursuing several additional P-8 prospects in Europe, including an effort to convince France to buy the maritime patrol aircraft (MPA).

Boeing and the DOJ have finalized a proposed plea deal that would see the OEM admitting that it defrauded the government during the 737 MAX certification.

Airbus, Boeing, Dassault, GE Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, RTX and Safran jointly called for further research into the non-CO2 impacts of aviation.

Listen in as our team on location at the Farnborough Airshow discusses key themes from the international event, which has seen a more muted presence from both Boeing and Airbus this year.

Manufacturers believe their own ability to respond to any production increase will generally require capital expenditure, according to consultants McKinsey.

Speaking to ATW during the airshow, the Dubai-based carrier issued a sharp rebuke because of delays in Boeing new aircraft deliveries.

The booster will be taken to the Vehicle Assembly Building for flight preparations for Artemis II.

The consortium includes sustainable aviation financier Clear Sky and detailed plans to support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) developer Firefly Green Fuels.

Boeing remains open to potential acquisitions and partnerships as necessary routes to add more capability and capacity to its aftermarket business.

Safran will provide the electrical power generation system for the Boeing X-66A aircraft, which forms part of NASA's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project.

Boeing on July 22 announced an agreement to explore ways to collaborate with Ukraine’s Antonov on defense programs.

Boeing projects a global need for 674,000 pilots, 716,000 maintenance technicians and 980,000 cabin crew members over the next 20 years.

Confidence is high that Boeing will meet its delivery commitments after the airline placed an order for up to 50 widebody aircraft.

Boeing’s newest Pilot and Technician Outlook expects growth in technician demand, but the OEM highlights training issues as a major hurdle.

The LCC has expressed “extreme disappointment” at the latest delays, saying the lack of new aircraft has “significantly impacted” its expansion plans.

Japan Airlines has firmed an MoU for up to 20 Boeing 787-9s that was announced earlier this year.

Airbus will stay focused on its own goals and standards as its US rival, Boeing, works through its commercial aircraft production problems.

Boeing has kicked off its presence at Farnborough with an order by National Airlines.

Korean Air has boosted its order book with firm commitments for 20 777Xs and 20 787-10s, with options for 10 more 787-10s.

Concerns remain about the impact of Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems on the supplier’s defense business, as the key focus of the OEM’s move remains on fixing issues with the commercial side.

If Boeing were a Taylor Swift song, it would be “Anti-Hero.” It’s me, hi, I’m the OEM, the problem is me.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) CEO Stephanie Pope stressed the company’s focus on improving quality and stability in its factories during a media briefing ahead of the Farnborough Airshow opening.