--- title: "U.S. stock market midday update: FTAI Aviation rises 7.49%, $1.47 billion large order boosts confidence" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/293505012.md" description: "FTAI Aviation rose 7.49%; Rocket Lab rose 3.40%, with a transaction volume of USD 1.093 billion; Boeing rose 1.91%, with a transaction volume of USD 620 million; GE Aerospace rose 0.88%, with a transaction volume of USD 348 million; Raytheon Technologies rose 0.72%, with a market value of USD 262.7 billion" datetime: "2026-07-22T17:42:59.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/293505012.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293505012.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/293505012.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # U.S. stock market midday update: FTAI Aviation rises 7.49%, $1.47 billion large order boosts confidence **U.S. Stock Market Midday Update** FTAI Aviation rose 7.49%. Based on recent key news: 1. On July 22, FTAI Aviation announced that its joint venture J&F Power Systems received approximately $1.47 billion in initial orders. This order comes from a new supply agreement for main gas turbine generator sets, supporting customers' power infrastructure construction. This news drove FTAI's stock price up by 7.1%. Source: MT Newswires 2. On July 22, a press release from FTAI Aviation indicated that orders for the Mod-1 CFM56 aviation derivative units accounted for a significant proportion of the planned deliveries for 2027. These orders provide support for the company's future performance. Source: GlobeNewswire 3. On July 23, MarketBeat analyst ratings showed that FTAI Aviation currently has a moderate buy rating but is not included in the top recommended stocks list. Analysts are more optimistic about five other stocks. Source: MarketBeat. Increased orders in the aviation industry have boosted market confidence. **Stocks with High Trading Volume in the Industry** Rocket Lab rose 3.40%. Based on recent news, 1. On July 22, Rocket Lab secured a $266 million launch contract from the U.S. Air Force, driving the stock price up. The contract includes 12 suborbital launches, expected to be completed by the end of 2028. Following the announcement, the stock price rose 5.89% in after-hours trading to $73.19. 2. On July 22, Rocket Lab announced the acquisition of Iridium Communications for $8 billion, further expanding its satellite communication service market. This move is seen as a significant strategy to compete against SpaceX, resulting in a stock price increase. 3. On July 22, analysts generally gave Rocket Lab a buy rating with a target price of $116.57. Analysts believe that the acquisition of Iridium will significantly enhance the company's total addressable market, driving the stock price up. The aerospace sector is performing strongly, with noticeable capital inflows. Boeing rose 1.91%. Based on recent news, 1. On July 20, the CEO of Boeing's Commercial Airplanes division stated that the company's current focus is on increasing and improving aircraft production. She noted that Boeing's backlog of orders is very strong, and market demand is not a pain point for the company. Increasing the production of the 737 and 787 is crucial for Boeing's financial recovery. Boeing plans to increase the monthly production of the 737 MAX to 52 aircraft. This news boosted market confidence, driving the stock price up. 2. On July 20, Boeing requested the U.S. government to investigate the European Union's provision of a €3 billion loan to Airbus. This move raised concerns that bilateral trade frictions may escalate again. Boeing's action aims to maintain its competitive position in the global aviation market, and the market reacted positively, resulting in a stock price increase On July 20, Boeing renewed and expanded its long-term supply agreement with Hexcel. According to the new agreement, Hexcel will continue to provide key composite materials for several of Boeing's commercial aircraft programs. This agreement helps ensure the long-term supply of critical raw materials for Boeing and keeps costs manageable, further enhancing market confidence in Boeing's future development. The demand in the aviation industry is strong, and Boeing's order backlog is significant. GE Aerospace rose by 0.88%. Based on recent news, 1. On July 20, GE Aerospace announced the completion of its first hybrid flight, reaching an altitude of over 30,000 feet. This test marks a key step in the aviation industry's decarbonization path, significantly boosting market confidence in the company's technological prospects and driving up stock prices. 2. On July 21, JP Morgan raised the target price for GE Aerospace from $335 to $400 and maintained an "Overweight" rating. Analysts' optimistic expectations further boosted investor confidence, driving up stock prices. 3. On July 21, GE Aerospace signed an agreement with BBAM to sell 30 CFM LEAP spare engines. This move strengthens the company's position in the engine market and enhances market expectations for the company's future performance. The overall aviation industry is performing well, and hybrid technology has broad prospects. **Stocks ranked among the top in industry market capitalization** Raytheon Technologies rose by 0.72%. Based on recent news, 1. On July 21, Raytheon Technologies received a contract modification worth $1.8 billion from the U.S. Navy for the hardware production and ongoing support of the AN/SPY-6 series radar. This contract modification reflects the Navy's confidence in the company's ability to deliver advanced radar solutions, driving up stock prices. 2. On July 20, Pratt & Whitney Canada received a nine-year, $1 billion contract from V2X to overhaul more than 750 PT6A-68 engines that power the U.S. Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) T-6 trainer fleet. This contract highlights the ongoing assurance of long-term cooperation between the two companies, boosting market confidence. 3. On July 21, RTX announced that its subsidiary Raytheon received a contract modification worth $1.8 billion from the U.S. Navy for the hardware production and ongoing support of the AN/SPY-6 series radar. This contract modification employs a mixed form of fixed-price incentives, fixed pricing, and cost reimbursement, further solidifying the company's leading position in the radar systems field. 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