The Air CurrentJon Ostrower

Boeing retires final 787 test aircraft after 16 years

Boeing has decommissioned the final 787‑8 test aircraft, ending a 16‑year flight‑test campaign that developed and validated the Dreamliner family. The airframe was a programme workhorse and a visible symbol of Boeing’s long investment in certifying and refining the advanced widebody.

2026-02-10T17:54:03.831822-08:00
ReutersDan Catchpole

Boeing to open fourth 737 MAX production line in Everett, WA, mid‑summer

By Reuters: Boeing plans to open a fourth 737 MAX production line in Everett, Washington, in midsummer, a Boeing executive said on Tuesday at an aerospace suppliers conference.

2026-02-10T11:54:52.459544-08:00
Airways MagazineHelwing Villamizar

JetBlue and United launch 'Blue Sky' cross-selling — cash and miles accepted; mixed‑carrier itineraries next

By Airways Magazine: JetBlue and United now sell eligible flights on both sites with cash or points/miles; mixed-carrier itineraries next.

2026-02-10T13:15:45.787681-08:00
ReutersAllison Lampert, David Shepardson

Canada expected to announce certification of Gulfstream jets, FAA says

By Reuters: The head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday he expected Canada would announce it was certifying some Gulfstream business jets that had been delayed for years, resolving an issue highlighted by President Donald Trump.

2026-02-10T15:48:56.700741-08:00
AviacionlineEdgardo Gimenez Mazó

Lufthansa Group pilots and cabin crew to strike on Feb. 12, risking wide passenger and cargo disruption

By Aviacionline: Lufthansa pilots and cabin crew to strike on February 12 A massive walkout by pilots and flight attendants is set to paralyze the Lufthansa Group on February 12 over pensions and workplace safety.

2026-02-10T10:14:29.403847-08:00