The Air Current
• Julie Johnsson
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company is studying raising 737 output to as high as a 70-jet monthly rate, confirming an Air Current report. The study stops short of firm plans, but signals further work to lift cadence beyond the current 737 ramp targets.
One Mile at a Time
• Ben Schlappig
By One Mile at a Time: Qatar Airways plans to resume flights between Doha (DOH) and Philadelphia (PHL), after cutting the route in 2023. Here's what we know so far.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
By FlightGlobal: Baseline powerplant to be installed on SJ-100 as replacement for Superjet's SaM146. United Aircraft’s development of the Yakovlev SJ-100 has advanced after federal regulator Rosaviatsia formally certified its Aviadvigatel PD-8 powerplant.
Flying Magazine
• Jack Daleo
By Flying Magazine: Airbus in 2022 agreed to deliver a dozen ultra-long-range variants to Australia’s Qantas Airways.
Key.Aero
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: First Philippine delivery is a 19-passenger variant with conversion kit delivered Cessna SkyCourier has entered service in the Philippines following its first delivery to Leading Edge Air Services Corporation (LEASCOR) , a wholly owned subsidiary of ACDI Multipurpose Cooperative.
AINonline
• Chad Trautvetter
By AINonline: Global business aircraft activity up 3.1% in May, but June expected to be more sluggish.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: lessor expands commitment to 54 aircraft and remains one of the largest customers for the E2 U.S.-based aircraft lessor Azorra has placed a firm order for 15 additional Embraer E195-E2 jets , increasing its total commitment to the E2 family and pushing the program beyond 500 aircraft sold.
Reuters
• Allison Lampert, Tim Hepher
By Reuters: Airbus is wavering over when to launch a larger A220 jet due to a muted response from powerful leasing companies and a debate over range and performance, six industry sources said.
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
