# Boeing
Latest news and articles about Boeing
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NASA Scales Back SLS Upgrades to Boost Launch Pace, Hitting Boeing Contract Value
NASA has cancelled a planned upgrade to its SLS rocket to focus on increasing launch cadence and added an extra unmanned docking test ahead of crewed lunar missions. The shift affects a roughly $2 billion Boeing contract and signals NASA’s prioritisation of reliability and tempo over expanded vehicle capability in the near term.
Merz’s Beijing Visit Yields Potential Windfall for Airbus — and a Test of Sino‑European Economic Pitch
During a two‑day visit to Beijing, German chancellor Friedrich Merz said China plans to buy up to 120 Airbus aircraft, underscoring the commercial payoff of high‑level diplomacy. The potential order reinforces Airbus’s foothold in China, complicates the competitive landscape with Boeing ahead of a U.S. presidential visit, and spotlights ongoing Sino‑German dialogue on trade imbalances and export controls.
Boeing Withdraws Active Pursuit of F‑15EX Sale to Indonesia, Casting Doubt Over High‑Profile Deal
Boeing said it is no longer actively pursuing construction of F‑15EX fighters for Indonesia, casting doubt on a 2023 agreement for 24 jets that required U.S. government approval. The development signals friction between commercial plans and political clearance processes, with implications for Indonesia’s procurement choices and U.S. influence in the Indo‑Pacific.