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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Boeing advances 777‑8 Freighter assembly as Ethiopian signs lease for two IAI‑converted 777‑300ER freighters

Boeing has begun final assembly and the wing‑body join on the first 777‑8 Freighter at Everett, advancing production of the fuel‑efficient long‑haul freighter. Separately, Ethiopian Airlines will lease two AerCap‑backed IAI‑converted Boeing 777‑300ER freighters, with deliveries due in Q2 2028.

Also: worldairnews.co.za
2026-03-24T02:40:02.553686-07:00
Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airbus A320   Airlines   Boeing  
FlightGlobal

Opinion: How Airbus and Boeing’s 2025 Narrowbody Battle Shifted the Lead — Sales vs Deliveries

By FlightGlobal: ![](https://www.flightglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/115174_commentcairbus_675294-480x320.jpg) The spoils were very much shared between the ‘big two’ airframers last year, with Boeing securing more sales but Airbus prevailing on deliveries.

Also: Simple Flying
2026-03-24T13:14:35.669531-07:00
PaxEx   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

American Airlines to Add Over 250 New Planes Over the Next Two Years

By Breitflyte: American Airlines has today announced plans to add over 250 new airplanes over the next two years, more than any airline, which will include new, premium customer experiences, aircraft variants, a new sub-fleet, seats and amenities.

Also: Airways Magazine and Aviation Source
2026-03-24T12:51:40.624539-07:00
FlightGlobal

US aviation industry asks FAA to extend radio-altimeter upgrade deadline to mid-2032 amid supply-chain constraints

By FlightGlobal: ![](https://www.flightglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/116124_maxcockpitcairteamimages_497332-480x329.jpg) The US aviation industry is pressing the Federal Aviation Administration to extend until mid-2032 the deadline for upgrading 58,600 radio altimeters across 41,000 aircraft to withstand interference from 5G cellular signals, citing supply chain constraints and unrealistic production.

2026-03-24T12:54:52.532739-07:00