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- Jun 11
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Boeing resumes deliveries to China amid easing trade tensions
A new Boeing 737 MAX landed back in China on Monday June 9, marking the resumption of aircraft deliveries to Chinese customers as the U.S.-China tariff dispute begins to ease. This marks a significant development after Boeing had halted plane deliveries to China in April amid rising tariffs between the world’s two largest economies. However, in late May, Boeing announced that deliveries would resume in June, following a temporary 90-day reduction in tariffs. The 737 MAX, painted in the livery of Xiamen Airlines, was originally ferried to Zhoushan in March, before being returned to the U.S. in mid-April as Chinese airlines stopped accepting new Boeing aircraft. The plane is now back in China, signaling a possible stabilization in trade relations between the U.S. and China. China accounts for about 10% of Boeing’s commercial backlog and remains a crucial and expanding market for the company. Boeing has finally reached its FAA approved production rate of 38 737 MAX aircraft per month in May 2025, as shown by the 38 units produced this month. Of these, 33 were 737 MAX 8s and five were 737 MAX 9s.
UK to undergo largest airspace redesign since the 1950s
The UK government has unveiled the largest overhaul of national airspace since it was first formed in the 1950s, when there were only around 200,000 flights per year, compared to 2.7 million in 2024. The new UKAirspace Design Service (UKADS) will be fully operational by the end of 2025 and will be run by NATS (En Route) plc (NERL). Modernising the airspace will open up capacity, supporting growth and thousands of jobs in the aviation and tourism sectors, as well as reducing delays and emissions per flight resulting from planes circling in the sky while waiting to land, the Department for Transport claims. Redesigned ‘skyways’ could also allow planes to climb quicker during take-off and descend more smoothly, reducing noise and air pollution.
The UKADS’ initial focus will be on redesigning London’s airspace, with expansion at Heathrow alone expected to create over 100,000 extra jobs. Over a longer timeframe, the UKADS could design routes that support flight paths for new and emerging technologies such as drones and flying taxis. Aviation Minister, Mike Kane, said: “Modernising our airspace is also one of the simplest ways to help reduce pollution from flying and will set the industry up for a long-term, sustainable future.”
OPUL Jets expands European presence with acquisition of Quinta Jets
OPUL Jets has acquired Quinta Jets, a private jet charter company based in Quinta do Lago, Portugal. As part of this acquisition, Quinta Jets will be fully integrated into OPUL Jets’ operations, further strengthening its presence in Europe. Quinta do Lago, a world-renowned golf destination for high-net-worth individuals, is a prime hub for private jet travel. Quinta Jets offers private jet connections from major European cities, now complemented by OPUL Jets’ extensive fleet, signature concierge services, luxury transfers, and VIP airport assistance. Just 15 minutes from Faro International Airport (FAO), Quinta do Lago is an important gateway for private aviation.
The Quinta Jets deal follows OPUL Jets’ recent acquisition of Zenith Aviation, a UK-based private jet operator renowned for its operations at London Biggin Hill Airport and a fleet that includes Learjet and Challenger aircraft. The Zenith integration significantly strengthened OPUL Jets’ footprint in the UK, enhancing its fleet diversity and operational reach across Northern Europe.
People: Matthew Bromberg, CAE’s incoming President and CEO
CAE Inc. recently announced the appointment of Matthew Bromberg as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 13, 2025. The appointment of Mr. Bromberg has been approved by CAE’s Board of Directors and will take effect as part of an orderly transition plan after the 2025 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders. This coincides with the previously announced departure of Marc Parent as CAE’s President and CEO. Mr. Bromberg will join CAE effective June 16, 2025, as incoming President and CEO, working closely with Mr. Parent throughout the transition.
Matthew Bromberg is a proven leader with deep experience in both aerospace and defence, involving large-scale international operations, and brings decades of leadership at major global public companies, with a strong track record in driving operational excellence, transformation, and growth. Prior to joining CAE, Mr. Bromberg was Corporate VP of Global Operations at Northrop Grumman, where he spearheaded substantial enterprise cost efficiencies by driving program excellence, streamlining operations, and leading a major supply chain transformation. Previously, Mr. Bromberg served as President of Military Engines at Pratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies. Over his 20-year career at Raytheon, he held senior leadership positions in general management, corporate strategy, and business development. Notably, he led Pratt & Whitney Commercial Aftermarket Operations and served as V of United Technologies Corporate Strategy & Development.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Bromberg worked as an investment banker with Goldman Sachs and then led several key acquisitions and divestures at United Technologies, developing an extensive M&A background. A proud military veteran, he served as a submarine officer in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Bromberg holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of California, Berkeley, as well as a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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