FAA Delays Boeing 737-10 Certification Over Flight-Guidance Software Issue

Boeing secured a $2.38 billion contract for 22 more F-15EX fighters, bringing U.S. Air Force orders to 120 aircraft. The company aims to increase production to two jets per month. Boeing's F-15EX features advanced systems and a touchscreen cockpit, according to the company.

NASA allocated $359 million to Boeing (BA) to address Starliner spacecraft issues, delaying crewed missions until 2028. Starliner may return to the ISS in December for cargo. Upgrades include redesigned valves and seals. NASA aims for two U.S. astronaut transport systems, reducing reliance on SpaceX (SPCX). Investors should monitor Starliner's flight return and system performance.

NASA will pay Boeing $359m to fix Starliner's thrusters and certify ULA's Vulcan rocket for crewed flights, with plans to resume astronaut missions by 2028. The funds cover two additional ISS flights, bringing NASA's total Starliner missions to six. Boeing has incurred over $2bn in losses on the Starliner program. NASA aims to use Starliner for crew transport to private space stations post-ISS.

Ryanair confirms plans to receive 15 Boeing Max 10 aircraft in 2027, despite FAA delays in certifying the plane due to a software issue. Boeing has identified a navigation-system glitch and plans a fix by 2028. Ryanair expects the Max 10s to increase its capacity by 2% to 3%.

The U.S. Navy awarded Boeing a $562 million contract for the MQ-25A Stingray drone. The deal covers three initial aircraft and components for three more. The drone will refuel carrier-based aircraft, extending mission capabilities. According to the Navy, this will allow more F/A-18E/F Super Hornets to focus on strike missions.

The FAA delayed Boeing's 737 Max 10 certification due to a software glitch in the flight management computer, which may increase pilot workload. Boeing says the issue is not a safety concern, but the FAA is reviewing it. Certification was expected this month but is now on hold.