The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/boeing/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:50:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Boeing | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/boeing/ 32 32 Israel gets 1st of new KC-46 refueling planes, greatly boosting long-range capabilities https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-gets-1st-of-new-kc-46-refueling-planes-major-step-up-in-long-range-capability/ Wed, 27 May 2026 17:17:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3831715 IDF says new arrival 'significantly strengthens the air force's superiority'; plane is 1st of 6 ordered from Boeing, will allow for deeper IAF strikes on Iran without relying on US

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]]> Boeing and Israel’s Technion to develop clean fuel tech to cut carbon footprints https://www.timesofisrael.com/boeing-and-israels-technion-to-develop-clean-fuel-tech-to-cut-carbon-footprints/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:27:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3745944 US aerospace giant backs multi-million-dollar project at institute to advance towards competitive commercial production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the industry

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]]> Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for Israeli F-15 fighter jets https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-announces-8-6-billion-boeing-contract-for-israeli-f-15-fighter-jets/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:51:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3723138 Amid Netanyahu visit, US aviation giant inks deal to add 25 F-15IA jets to Israel's arsenal; Trump says 'seriously' considering selling F-35 jets to Turkey

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]]> Trump’s Israeli-inspired Golden Dome faces major delays after US government shutdown https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-israeli-inspired-golden-dome-faces-major-delays-after-us-government-shutdown/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:48:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3694450 Industry insiders voice concern over the lack of a finalized architecture and spending plan, as the $175 billion anti-missile system struggles to move from blueprint to execution

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]]> Air India plane’s fuel was cut moments before crash that killed at least 260, probe finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/air-india-planes-fuel-was-cut-moments-before-crash-that-killed-at-least-260-probe-finds/ Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:21:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3596368 Findings of official Indian report said to deepen the mystery; pilot transmitted 'MAYDAY' when plane failed to turn upward after switches were turned back from 'cutoff' to 'run'

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]]> US accepts $400 million Qatari luxury jet gift for use as Trump’s new Air Force One https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-accepts-400-million-qatari-luxury-jet-gift-for-use-as-trumps-new-air-force-one/ Wed, 21 May 2025 19:33:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3554609 Pentagon confirms handover, says 'will work to ensure proper security measures' with Air Force, amid opposition from Democrats, legal experts

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]]> Trump, in Qatar, announces ‘record’ deals with Gulf State for US planes, drone tech https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-in-qatar-announces-record-deals-with-gulf-state-for-us-planes-drone-tech/ Thu, 15 May 2025 07:12:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3549491 White House claims agreement in Doha — an order of 160 Boeing commercial jets, plus deals with defense, energy, and quantum computing companies — will generate $1.2 trillion

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]]> Trump preparing executive order to ease rules on weapons exports, sources say https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-preparing-executive-order-to-ease-rules-on-weapons-exports-sources-say/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:13:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3516323 Expected order may see rise in minimum deal values that trigger a congressional review of arms exports, potentially leading to sales bonanza for US defense companies

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]]> Trump announces Boeing wins contract for secretive F-47 future fighter jet https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-announces-boeing-wins-contract-for-secretive-f-47-future-fighter-jet/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:31:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3508096 Advanced stealth jet, commissioned with Chinese threat in mind, likely named for 47th president; program expected to cost hundreds of billions of dollars

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]]> Stuck NASA astronauts finally head back to Earth after nine-month delay https://www.timesofisrael.com/stuck-nasa-astronauts-finally-head-back-to-earth-after-nine-month-delay/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:27:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3505466 Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were trapped on the International Space Station after what was supposed to be a weeklong test flight, due to problems with Boeing Starliner capsule

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]]> Defense Ministry signs $5.2 billion deal to buy 25 advanced F-15IA fighter jets https://www.timesofisrael.com/defense-ministry-signs-5-2-billion-deal-to-buy-25-advanced-f-15ia-fighter-jets/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:13:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3414168 US-financed agreement will see Boeing supply 4-6 jets a year starting in 2031, with option for 25 more of aircraft that have enhanced range and payload capacity

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]]> 2 astronauts left behind in space as Boeing capsule deemed unsafe returns to Earth empty https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-astronauts-left-behind-in-space-as-boeing-capsule-deemed-unsafe-returns-to-earth-empty/ Sat, 07 Sep 2024 09:36:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3370405 After thruster failures and helium leaks, Boeing insisted extensive testing showed Starliner was safe, but NASA disagreed and booked February flight with SpaceX instead

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]]> NASA says SpaceX to retrieve two astronauts because of risks with Boeing capsule https://www.timesofisrael.com/nasa-says-spacex-to-retrieve-two-astronauts-because-of-risks-with-boeing-capsule/ Sat, 24 Aug 2024 18:41:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3360720 Having entered orbit for what was supposed to be a weeklong test flight, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams now set to return to Earth only in February

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]]> El Al’s profits soar as foreign carriers’ cancellations give it market dominance https://www.timesofisrael.com/el-als-profits-soar-as-foreign-carriers-cancellations-give-it-market-dominance/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:06:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3354881 National airline reports $147 million earnings in second quarter, up 80% on previously record-breaking Q1; firm has faced accusations of taking advantage of situation to hike prices

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]]> Portland university ‘pauses’ Boeing ties amid Gaza protests, but students won’t budge https://www.timesofisrael.com/portland-university-pauses-boeing-ties-amid-gaza-protests-but-students-wont-budge/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:51:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3278682 As Portland State University president promises to hold open forum in May to discuss donations from aerospace giant, students refuse to vacate encampment blocking campus library

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