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Boeing

Also known as: aircraft manufacturer Boeing · Boeing 737 MAX 7

Boeing — aircraft manufacturer discussed for regional airline orders and Ghana's national carrier revival plans, appearing in coverage of African aviation partnerships.

2026-04-272026-06-30

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Eight people, including two Boeing employees, have been killed after a US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed immediately after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California.

    Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
  3. Joy Online

    The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been used by the US military since the 1950s.

    US Air Force B-52 bomber plane crashes after take off in California
  4. Joy Online

    Africa’s largest carrier, which operates 147 aircraft, is looking at the Airbus A220, ​the Embraer E-2, and the Boeing 737 MAX 7, which is expected to be certified by the U.S.

    Ethiopian Airlines set to decide on regional jet order in next three months
  5. May 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Trump said China had agreed to buy US oil, 200 Boeing jets and “a lot of our farm product” – though later on Friday China’s foreign ministry sidestepped questions about agricultural deals and the Boeing purchases.

    Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party’s seat of power in Beijing
  7. Joy Online

    In an interview with Fox News, Trump said China had agreed to order 200 Boeing planes, its first purchase of US-made commercial jets in nearly a decade, though a smaller number than analysts had expected.

    Trump brought top CEOs to Beijing but few big deals emerge
  8. Joy Online

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expected “large Boeing orders” to be announced during the visit, alongside broader Chinese purchases of US energy and agricultural goods.

    Trump and Xi hold talks but no trade deal agreed
  9. Joy Online

    Other CEOs expected to be travelling with Trump include Tim Cook of Apple, Larry Fink of BlackRock, and Kelly Ortberg of Boeing.

    Trade, Iran and Taiwan on the agenda as Trump arrives in China for high-stakes talks with Xi
  10. Joy Online

    Among those set to join the president on his official trip to Beijing are Tim Cook of Apple, Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX, Larry Fink of BlackRock, as well as other executives from Meta, Visa, JP Morgan, Boeing, Cargill and more.

    Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
  11. Joy Online

    Executives from some of America’s biggest companies – including Boeing, Citigroup and Qualcomm – are expected to travel with Trump, potentially to make deals with Chinese firms.

    Trump’s China visit set to test fragile truce
  12. Joy Online

    Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman, three of the world’s biggest defence contractors, have each reported having record order backlogs at the end of the first quarter of 2026.

    The companies making billions from the Iran war
World & Region

Eight killed in US Air Force B-52 crash in California

The News

Eight people, including two Boeing employees, died when a US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed immediately after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California during a routine test mission on Monday. The base said the crash was not survivable and has temporarily grounded operations.

16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Eight killed in US Air Force B-52 crash in California

    Eight people, including two Boeing employees, died when a US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed immediately after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California during a routine test mission on Monday. The base said the crash was not survivable and has temporarily grounded operations.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff in California

    A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California at 11:20 local time. The base closed the airfield and diverted all inbound aircraft; emergency crews responded to the scene, and the status of any injuries was not immediately disclosed.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Ethiopian Airlines to decide on 25-jet regional order in three months

    Ethiopian Airlines will probably decide within three months on an order for 25 smaller commercial jets to expand its local and regional network, choosing among the Airbus A220, Embraer E-2, and Boeing 737 MAX 7. The carrier, Africa's largest with 147 aircraft, is managing higher fuel costs and has cut some Middle East flights due to lower demand.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Xi gives Trump tour of Communist Party compound in Beijing

    US President Trump visited Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded 14th Century compound where China's top leaders live and work, in a tour led by Xi Jinping. The visit, part of a two-day summit focused on resolving trade and Iran-related tensions, emphasized pageantry with both leaders describing the relationship warmly, though few policy details emerged.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump claims trade deals in Beijing despite few confirmed outcomes

    US President Trump visited Beijing with a business delegation and said he struck "fantastic trade deals" with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, though the two-day summit produced warm rhetoric more than concrete agreements. Trump said China agreed to order 200 Boeing planes, but Beijing did not confirm major purchases.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. Trump and Xi meet but reach no trade deal agreement

    US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks for over two hours in Beijing, with the White House calling the meeting "highly productive," though no sweeping trade breakthrough or major business agreements emerged. Xi warned that if US-China relations are mishandled, the two nations could collide or come into conflict.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Trump arrives in Beijing for summit with Xi on trade, Taiwan, Iran

    US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where discussions are expected to cover tariffs, technology competition, the war in Iran, and America's relationship with Taiwan. Trump was greeted by Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng and accompanied by US tech industry executives including Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Tim Cook, Larry Fink, and Kelly Ortberg.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. Trump to bring 17 US executives to China meeting

    US President Donald Trump is expected to bring 17 top business and technology executives on his trip to China this week, including Tim Cook of Apple, Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX, and Larry Fink of BlackRock. The trip will include Trump's meeting with President Xi Jinping amid growing economic and technological tensions between the two countries.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump to visit China this week amid fragile trade truce

    US President Donald Trump will travel to China from 13–15 May to meet Xi Jinping, the first visit by a US president to China in nearly a decade. The visit comes as a key test of the trade truce between Washington and Beijing following a tit-for-tat tariff war that saw tariffs top 100%.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Oil and gas giants profit from Middle East conflict disruptions

    As the US-Israel war in Iran drives up energy prices and disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, major oil and gas companies report record profits. BP's first-quarter profits more than doubled to $3.2 billion, Shell reported $6.92 billion in first-quarter profits, and TotalEnergies saw profits jump by almost a third to $5.4 billion, with European firms benefiting from volatile energy prices and trading operations.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Oil and gas companies profit from Middle East conflict

    Major oil and gas companies including BP, Shell, and TotalEnergies have reported record profits as conflict and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz have driven up energy prices and volatility. BP's profits more than doubled to $3.2bn, Shell reported $6.92bn in first-quarter profits, and TotalEnergies saw profits jump by almost a third to $5.4bn.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Ghana's US ambassador discusses airline revival with Boeing executives

    Ghana's Ambassador to the United States held talks with Boeing executives in Seattle to secure partnerships for reviving a national carrier as part of efforts to position Ghana as a leading aviation hub in West Africa. The government aims to work with Boeing to acquire aircraft and technical support for the airline's relaunch, which officials say would enhance trade, tourism, investment, and job creation.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Ambassador courts Pacific Northwest investors for Ghana trade

    Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, pitched Ghana as open for investment, trade and innovation during a Ghana@69 Dinner Gala in Seattle, meeting with executives from companies including Microsoft and Boeing to explore trade and partnership opportunities.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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