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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Thai Airways receives first GE-powered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in fleet-renewal milestone

Thai Airways took delivery of its first new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on June 23, 2026, configured with GE Aerospace engines and delivered by lessor AerCap from Boeing’s delivery center in Everett, Washington. The handover marks another step in THAI’s ongoing fleet modernization program aimed at improving 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