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The Air Current • Julie Johnsson

Boeing engineers and technical workers reject contract, authorize strike at critical certification juncture

SPEEA members representing 17,000 Boeing engineers, scientists and technical workers rejected the company’s four-year “best and final” offer and authorized a strike. The vote creates labor uncertainty as Boeing advances certification of key aircraft models, despite both sides previously describing negotiations as collaborative and civil.

Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

(Updated with statements:) Engineers, Technicians reject Boeing’s “Best and Final Offer”; authorize strike; talks to resume

The Air Current • Julie Johnsson

Boeing plays hardball after SPEEA members spurn contract offer

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2026-08-21T13:29:00.871116-07:00

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Air Cargo News • Damian Brett

Mammoth delivers its first 777-200 conversion to Jetran

By Air Cargo News: The aircraft (MSN 32222) is the first of more than two dozen Mammoth 777-200LRMF freighters ordered by Jetran, 13 of which will be placed into revenue service within the DHL global network.

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Mammoth Freighters delivers first converted 777-200LR for placement with DHL

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Mammoth Freighters Delivers First 777-200LRMF to Jetran

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2026-08-21T09:35:22.273716-07:00

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Reuters • Dan Catchpole

Boeing engineers, technical workers reject contract offer

By Reuters: Boeing engineers and technical workers overwhelmingly rejected the U.S. planemaker's four-year contract offer, union officials said on Friday.

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2026-08-21T08:35:36.753013-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Pratt & Whitney changes contracts as European Commission closes antitrust investigation

By Air Data News: The European Commission has closed an antitrust investigation into Pratt & Whitney Canada after the aircraft engine manufacturer changed contractual provisions that had raised concerns about competition in the spare-parts market.

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2026-08-21T11:35:22.996381-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

U.S.’s Northeast Airlines Eyes Launch With 737-800 Freighter Operations

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2026-08-21T10:50:27.459042-07:00

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Skift • Gordon Smith

The New Long-Haul Routes Testing How Far Demand Really Stretches

By Skift: New long-haul routes to Sapporo, Melbourne, Riyadh, and Las Vegas show how far airlines will go to test demand.

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2026-08-21T09:52:50.709923-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

US DHS mulls immediate start of B737-700 in-house flights

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2026-08-21T11:35:39.044499-07:00

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Skift • Peden Doma Bhutia

The Iran War Shows How Reliant Indian Airlines Are on Gulf Hubs

By Skift: International passenger traffic to and from India fell about 9% year-on-year to 17.2 million in the April-June quarter in 2026.

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2026-08-21T05:53:24.552471-07:00

Boeing engineers and technical workers reject contract, authorize strike at critical certification juncture

(Updated with statements:) Engineers, Technicians reject Boeing’s “Best and Final Offer”; authorize strike; talks to resume

Boeing plays hardball after SPEEA members spurn contract offer

Mammoth delivers its first 777-200 conversion to Jetran

Mammoth Freighters delivers first converted 777-200LR for placement with DHL

Mammoth Freighters Delivers First 777-200LRMF to Jetran

Boeing engineers, technical workers reject contract offer

Pratt & Whitney changes contracts as European Commission closes antitrust investigation

U.S.’s Northeast Airlines Eyes Launch With 737-800 Freighter Operations

The New Long-Haul Routes Testing How Far Demand Really Stretches

US DHS mulls immediate start of B737-700 in-house flights

The Iran War Shows How Reliant Indian Airlines Are on Gulf Hubs

Unionized Boeing Engineers and Technical Workers Reject First Contract Offer and Authorize Strike

US DHS mulls immediate start of B737-700 in-house flights

Mammoth delivers its first 777-200 conversion to Jetran

Pratt & Whitney changes contracts as European Commission closes antitrust investigation

U.S.’s Northeast Airlines Eyes Launch With 737-800 Freighter Operations

The New Long-Haul Routes Testing How Far Demand Really Stretches

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Low-cost rivals step in as EasyJet pulls out of Leeds Bradford

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