Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing   Boeing 737  
Leeham News

Boeing to activate Everett ‘North Line’ mid‑year, beginning 737‑8/9 assembly

Boeing will activate its Everett 'North Line' mid‑year, starting assembly of 737‑8 and 737‑9 airframes. The initial 8/9 work is described as a prelude to the line's intended purpose, marking a significant production reconfiguration and capacity expansion at Boeing's Everett final‑assembly complex.

2026-01-20T00:32:40.071137-08:00
Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing   Boeing 737  
Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Boeing to Activate North Line Mid‑2026, Begin 737‑8/9 Assembly Ahead of MAX 10 Certification

By Leeham News: By Scott Hamilton Jan. 20, 2026, © Leeham News: Boeing is preparing to activate its North Line for 737 production by mid-year, with 737-8s and 737-9s first to be assembled as a prelude to its intended purpose: assembling..

2026-01-20T00:32:40.687914-08:00
AI   PaxEx   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Workforce & Skills Development   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Airport World

Singapore Changi deploys first fully driverless airside tractors after 5,000‑trip trial

By Airport World: Autonomous tractors operational at Singapore Changi Share ![](https://airport-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/unnamed-820x394.png) After nearly a year of rigorous trials covering more than 5,000 test trips, Changi Airport has deployed its first fleet of fully driverless autonomous tractors for airside operations.

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2026-01-20T00:32:40.404286-08:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Sharp Airlines crew departed with pitot covers still fitted

By FlightGlobal: The crew of a Sharp Airlines Fairchild SA227 freighter departed Townsville in darkness and rain without removing pitot tube covers, leading to erroneous airspeed readings during the 10 February flight, Australia's safety bureau reports.

Also: Asian Aviation
2026-01-19T20:50:50.053015-08:00