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Boeing Lands 200-Jet China Order, Strengthening Backlog and Trade Ties
China confirmed a plan for domestic airlines to acquire 200 new Boeing aircraft. This landmark order expands the manufacturer's backlog and improves production...
South Korea deploys $54 billion for steel, fighting costs and Chinese exports
South Korea launched a ₩80 trillion ($54 billion) financial support package for its steel and key industrial sectors. The initiative provides liquidity,...
Boeing secures 200-jet China order, first major deal since 2017
China’s Commerce Ministry confirmed a 200-aircraft purchase from Boeing. This marks the first major order from China for the U.S. planemaker since 2017. The...
US and EU Finalize Trade Pact, Averting 25% Auto Tariff Hike
The United States and European Union reached a provisional trade agreement on May 20, 2026. This pact prevents a 25% U.S. tariff on European automobiles...
Boeing Secures 200-Jet China Order, Following Presidential Summit
China’s Commerce Ministry confirmed a purchase of 200 Boeing aircraft on May 20, 2026. This agreement marks the company’s most substantial deal with China in...
Airbus Wins €1.4B Italian Tanker Deal, Replacing Boeing Fleet
Italy will acquire six Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft. The deal is valued at approximately €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion). This agreement...
Boeing Lands 200-Jet Order, Spurring $30B Tariff Reduction
China’s Commerce Ministry announced plans to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft on Wednesday. The deal includes U.S. guarantees for the supply of engine parts and...
GE Aerospace Wins Air Force Contract for GE426 Autonomous Combat Engine
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) secured a U.S. Air Force contract to complete the preliminary design review for its GE426 engine. This next-generation propulsion system...
GE Aerospace Launches GE 426 Engine, Targeting Mass-Produced Military Drones
GE Aerospace revealed the GE 426 small turbofan engine on May 19, 2026. This new engine family targets the growing collaborative combat aircraft (CCA)...
GE Aerospace Debuts GE 426 Engine, Targeting Next-Gen Combat Drone Market
GE Aerospace introduced the GE 426, a small turbofan engine designed for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) market. This engine marks the company's entry...
Spain Eyes Turkish KAAN Stealth Fighters, Seeking Alternatives to European Delays
Spain and Türkiye have launched preliminary government-to-government talks regarding the potential acquisition of the KAAN fifth-generation stealth fighter....
Hitachi taps Anthropic to integrate Claude AI into Lumada industrial platform
Hitachi partnered with AI research firm Anthropic to integrate advanced models into its Lumada 3.0 business model. The collaboration combines Hitachi’s domain...
Sachem Capital Merges With IRG to Form $3.4B Industrial REIT
Sachem Capital Corp. (SACH) and Industrial Realty Group (IRG) signed a definitive agreement to merge into IRG Realty Trust, Inc. (IRGT). The transaction...
China Economic Recovery Falters, Dragged by Property Crisis and Weak Spending
China’s National Bureau of Statistics reported on May 18, 2026, that April economic indicators missed expectations. Industrial production grew 4.1%...
China Industrial Production Slumps to 4.1%, Rattling Global Markets
China’s industrial production grew 4.1% year-over-year in April, according to data released May 18. The figure missed analyst expectations of 5.9%. Growth...
China Industrial Growth Hits Multi-Year Low, Dragging Down Global Markets
China’s industrial output grew 4.1% year-over-year in April 2026, according to data released May 18th. This figure missed the 5.9% consensus estimate and...
China Eases Rare Earth Export Limits, Relieving US Tech and Defense
China agreed to address U.S. concerns regarding rare earth mineral export controls following a summit between President Trump and President Xi. The agreement...
RAF arms Typhoon jets with APKWS rockets, countering low-cost drone threats
The British Ministry of Defence confirmed the Middle East deployment of RAF Typhoon jets on May 17, 2026. These aircraft carry the Advanced Precision Kill...
Taiwan Asserts Sovereignty, Pressuring Trump for $14 Billion Arms Deal
Taiwan’s foreign ministry formally asserted its status as a sovereign and independent democratic nation on May 17, 2026. This declaration responds to comments...
Boeing Secures 200-Jet China Order, Shares Slide on Missed Expectations
Boeing confirmed a 200-aircraft commitment from China following a high-stakes summit in Beijing. The company formally acknowledged the deal on May 16, marking...