At the Singapore Airshow, Boeing announced its biggest landing gear exchange deal to date, agreeing to support over 75 Singapore Airlines Group aircraft across its 737 MAX and 787 fleets. Under the terms, Boeing Global Services will provide flexible gear exchange and overhaul services designed to extend gear life, reduce maintenance-driven ground time and cut spare inventory needs. William Ampofo, senior vice president of Parts & Distribution and Supply Chain, highlighted that the managed inventory and partner network will accelerate parts delivery and enhance dispatch reliability, reinforcing Boeing’s aftermarket services portfolio.

In an effort to streamline operations within its defense division, Boeing plans to eliminate approximately 300 supply-chain roles, Bloomberg News reported. Affected employees are expected to receive notification this week. The cuts represent a targeted reduction of less than 2% of the unit’s total headcount and are part of an ongoing cost-optimization plan aimed at reallocating resources to high-priority programs such as missile defense systems and autonomous platforms.

Boeing’s commercial aircraft arm confirmed that upgraded 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners will begin delivery in the first half of the year. The enhancements include increased maximum takeoff weights, translating to an additional 400 nautical miles of range or up to 6 tons of extra cargo capacity per flight. Boeing executives noted that these improvements are critical to meeting burgeoning demand for ultra-long-haul operations and deep-cargo routes.

Documentation released internally indicates the first flight of a production Boeing 777X is scheduled for April, a milestone for the long-delayed widebody program with deliveries slated to commence next year. Concurrently, Bank of America analysts maintained a Buy recommendation on Boeing shares, citing improved production stability and an execution track record they describe as having “wings.” The firm set a $270 price target, underscoring confidence that defense reforms and aftermarket expansion will drive shareholder value.