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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

AerCap delivers first GE-powered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Thai Airways (June 23, 2026)

Thai Airways has taken delivery of its first new Boeing 787-9 outfitted with GE Aerospace engines, handed over by AerCap at Boeing’s delivery center in Everett, Washington, on June 23, 2026. The handover supports the airline’s fleet modernization and aims to improve efficiency and sustainability.

2026-06-24T20:11:02.630175-07:00
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Bloomberg • Danny Lee, Yian Lee

Taiwan Starts Washington Flights in Milestone for Uncertain Ties

By Bloomberg: Taiwan is set to inaugurate its first-ever non-stop flight to the US capital, a move carrying significant political symbolism amid concerns over the Trump administration’s stance on the island.

2026-06-24T20:55:29.075337-07:00