FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

Boeing flags GE9X durability issue on 777-9; GE says 2027 deliveries remain on track

Boeing has identified a durability issue with GE Aerospace’s GE9X engines fitted to the 777-9. GE says the problem is contained and will not push back the programme’s planned 2027 deliveries while Boeing evaluates corrective actions.

2026-01-27T11:54:03.356094-08:00
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FlightGlobalRyan Finnerty

NTSB: Black Hawk Nearly Invisible Against City Lights Before Fatal Jan. 2025 Collision With PSA CRJ700

By FlightGlobal: A digital recreation of the fatal January 2025 collision between a PSA Airlines CRJ700 and US Army Black Hawk helicopter over Washington shows the military rotorcraft was nearly impossible to see against city lights when the crash occurred.

2026-01-27T11:54:04.778519-08:00
ReutersDan Catchpole, Nathan Gomes

Boeing posts Q4 profit after unit sale and stronger jet deliveries

By Reuters: Boeing swung to a fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by the sale of its digital aviation services provider, as well as rising jet output and stronger deliveries.

2026-01-27T05:11:28.069397-08:00
The Air CurrentElan Head

UPS Airlines has retired the grounded MD-11 freighter from its fleet

By The Air Current: ![](https://theaircurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ostrower-Headshot-1-300x300.jpg) In its full-year earnings report on Jan. 27, UPS announced it “accelerated its fleet modernization plans, completing the retirement of its MD-11 fleet during the fourth quarter of 2025.” The disclosure included an after-tax charge of $137 million due to a write-off of the model, which has been grounded by.

2026-01-27T06:09:26.666323-08:00