United Technologies (UTC), which is in the process of buying Rockwell Collins, has signed an agreement with ultra-important customer Boeing, representing a green light for UTC’s acquisition and consolidation of major aerospace and defense suppliers.

United Airlines is “actively pursuing” more used aircraft and sees its recently activated strategy of adding second-hand lift to be a long-term play that provides more fleet flexibility, a top executive said.

Boeing's plant in Everett, built in 1968, is one of the largest building in the world. As aircraft types have changed, so have assembly lines to produce the new aircraft. Boeing is now transitioning from producing the 777s to the 777X in a three-year timeframe. ATW correspondent Kurt Hofmann was on site to give you exclusive photos of Boeing's production plant.

Aircraft Briefs-March 15, 2018

Airbus, the largest single customer for Tier One aerostructures company GKN, has said it would be “practically impossible” for it to give new work to the UK company if the latter’s ownership model was to change.

Air Canada’s recently announced plans to increase frequencies on several North American leisure routes next winter includes swapping rouge-branded Boeing 767-300s to mainline flying with 737-8s.

Making a business case for Boeing’s potential new mid-market aircraft (NMA) remains the manufacturer’s biggest challenge, Boeing’s chief salesman said, even as more airlines are pushing for the aircraft sooner rather than later.

Safran and its suppliers are struggling to cope with Leap engine delivery delays, especially since a steep production ramp-up is looming.