FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Boeing advances 777‑8 Freighter assembly as Ethiopian signs lease for two IAI‑converted 777‑300ER freighters

Boeing has begun final assembly and the wing‑body join on the first 777‑8 Freighter at Everett, advancing production of the fuel‑efficient long‑haul freighter. Separately, Ethiopian Airlines will lease two AerCap‑backed IAI‑converted Boeing 777‑300ER freighters, with deliveries due in Q2 2028.

2026-03-24T02:40:02.553686-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Don’t Rush to Blame: What We Know — and Don’t — About the Air Canada Express Crash at LaGuardia

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: In the aftermath of the horrific fatal crash involving an Air Canada Express regional jet with an airport fire truck at LaGuardia International Airport late on Sunday night, the media have been ruthlessly quick to dissect the little amount of information available and come to a conclusion as to what caused the tragic accident and….

2026-03-24T15:35:12.346647-07:00
FlightGlobal

Opinion: How Airbus and Boeing’s 2025 Narrowbody Battle Shifted the Lead — Sales vs Deliveries

By FlightGlobal: ![](https://www.flightglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/115174_commentcairbus_675294-480x320.jpg) The spoils were very much shared between the ‘big two’ airframers last year, with Boeing securing more sales but Airbus prevailing on deliveries.

2026-03-24T13:14:35.669531-07:00
BreitflyteJoe Breitfeller

American Airlines to Add Over 250 New Planes Over the Next Two Years

By Breitflyte: American Airlines has today announced plans to add over 250 new airplanes over the next two years, more than any airline, which will include new, premium customer experiences, aircraft variants, a new sub-fleet, seats and amenities.

2026-03-24T12:51:40.624539-07:00