Boeing reported delivering only 13 commercial jets in November 2024, marking a stark decrease compared to the 56 jets handed over in the same month the previous year. The drop highlights ongoing production and operational challenges faced by the aerospace giant.
Vietnam Airlines has expanded its widebody fleet with the addition of a Boeing B787-10, serial 60295, powered by advanced GEnx-1B74/75 engines. The aircraft was delivered on a lease agreement, underscoring the airline’s strategic focus on modernizing its long-haul operations.
Sunwing Airlines (Canada) has enhanced its operational capacity with the addition of a Boeing B737-800, serial 37884, powered by CFM56-7B26 engines. The aircraft is provided on a wet lease arrangement by Smartwings (Czechia), highlighting Sunwing’s efforts to optimize fleet utilization during peak travel periods.
Southwest Airlines (US) has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing B737-8, serial 68458, powered by advanced LEAP-1B28 engines. This latest delivery highlights Southwest’s ongoing commitment to modernizing its fleet and maintaining operational efficiency.
IndiGo (India) has officially expanded its fleet to include Boeing B737-8 aircraft through a wet lease agreement with Corendon Airlines (Turkiye). This marks a significant development for the airline, which has historically operated an Airbus-dominated fleet. The first two aircraft have been delivered, with additional units expected to follow later this month.
Africa Charter Airline (South Africa) has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of its second Boeing B737-400F, serial 24917, demonstrating its long-term commitment to its B737C freighter fleet. This addition marks a significant milestone in the airline’s strategy to strengthen its cargo operations and meet growing demand in the African air freight market.
Boeing has officially resumed production of its B737 MAX aircraft as of December 6, 2024, marking a significant step forward following a seven-week strike by over 33,000 factory workers. The strike, which ended in early November, had temporarily halted manufacturing operations, causing disruptions across Boeing’s supply chain.
Boeing has announced the layoff of 222 members of its Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) union. This latest round of job cuts is part of a broader workforce reduction initiative that began in November 2024, reflecting the company’s continued efforts to realign its workforce with operational demands.
Boeing has announced the immediate departure of Ziad Ojakli, its head of government affairs and top lobbyist. The company has appointed Bill McSherry as his interim replacement, ensuring continuity in its government relations and lobbying efforts.
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker has announced that Boeing has yet to resume production of the B737 MAXfollowing a machinists strike that temporarily halted operations. However, the aerospace giant is planning to restart manufacturing by late December 2024, marking a critical step in addressing the backlog of orders and stabilizing its production schedule.
