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Emirates’ Tim Clark says Boeing may pursue a larger 777X ("777-10") after rejecting early-build airframes; carrier awaits the fi

Emirates president Tim Clark said the airline’s rejection of early-build 777X airframes leaves the timeline for the program’s next steps unclear, but he expects Boeing to consider a larger 777X variant—provisionally described as a “777-10”—based on performance data from the extended 777-9 development. Clark is also waiting to see the first -9 results.

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2026-07-26T02:20:48.506986-07:00

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United Airlines reportedly in talks to buy up to 20 early-built Boeing 777-9 jets after Emirates balks at an initial delivery ba

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2026-07-25T22:55:12.508692-07:00

AeroTime

A400M “water-bomber” deployed to Gironde wildfire: 20 tonnes of retardant dropped as France adapts cargo-bay firefighting kit

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2026-07-25T03:49:28.740659-07:00

Reuters

Embraer momentum: record $34.5B backlog, regional E175 production push, and E-freighter conversion demand

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2026-07-24T15:49:41.237606-07:00

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Emirates’ Tim Clark says Boeing may pursue a larger 777X ("777-10") after rejecting early-build airframes; carrier awaits the fi Emirates president Tim Clark said the airline’s rejection of early-build 777X airframes leaves the timeline for the program’s next steps unclear, but he expects Boeing to consider a larger 777X variant—provisionally described as a “777-10”—based on performance data from the extended 777-9 development. Clark is also waiting to see the first -9 results.

2026-07-26T02:20:48.506986-07:00

Emirates’ Tim Clark says Boeing may pursue a larger 777X ("777-10") after rejecting early-build airframes; carrier awaits the fi

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United Airlines reportedly in talks to buy up to 20 early-built Boeing 777-9 jets after Emirates balks at an initial delivery ba United Airlines is reportedly discussing an acquisition of up to 20 early-built Boeing 777-9 aircraft, according to the report, following Emirates’ refusal to accept its first delivery batch. The potential deal would shift 777-9 supply to a new customer while reshaping near-term widebody delivery plans.

2026-07-25T22:55:12.508692-07:00

United Airlines reportedly in talks to buy up to 20 early-built Boeing 777-9 jets after Emirates balks at an initial delivery ba

AeroTime

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A400M “water-bomber” deployed to Gironde wildfire: 20 tonnes of retardant dropped as France adapts cargo-bay firefighting kit For the first time, an A400M military transport is being deployed against a wildfire in Gironde, where it has already dropped 20 tonnes of retardant. France is using an added firefighting kit (paletized, MAFFS-like concept) and has previously tested the approach with a tank setup at Nîmes and Istres—prompting the government to later order the armed forces to disengage the aircraft without delay.

2026-07-25T03:49:28.740659-07:00

A400M “water-bomber” deployed to Gironde wildfire: 20 tonnes of retardant dropped as France adapts cargo-bay firefighting kit

New York Times

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NYT investigation: Trump’s accelerated Air Force One delivery effort drove higher costs and safety feature trade-offs A New York Times investigation says President Trump’s push to speed delivery of a new Air Force One increased total program costs and forced trade-offs in safety-related features. The reporting frames schedule compression as a cost driver and a driver of reduced safety scope.

2026-07-25T03:05:09.137235-07:00

NYT investigation: Trump’s accelerated Air Force One delivery effort drove higher costs and safety feature trade-offs

Reuters

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Embraer momentum: record $34.5B backlog, regional E175 production push, and E-freighter conversion demand Embraer reported a record $34.5 billion backlog in 2Q26, its seventh consecutive quarterly high, driven by commercial, defense and services. In parallel, Azorra agreed to purchase up to 30 Embraer E190 passenger-to-freighter conversions, while Embraer’s India partner Adani reportedly explored launching an airline to support E175 production.

2026-07-24T15:49:41.237606-07:00

Embraer momentum: record $34.5B backlog, regional E175 production push, and E-freighter conversion demand

AeroTime

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Turbotech’s regenerative turbine engine expands into Elixir, Carbon Cub ULT and Wasatch SD3T light-aircraft programs Turbotech says its regenerative turbine engine is moving into new light-aircraft applications, including the Elixir, Carbon Cub ULT and Wasatch SD3T, following earlier installations on the VL3, G750TP and Bristell. The rollout highlights continued market pull for turbine power in the light segment.

2026-07-24T15:04:46.106609-07:00

Turbotech’s regenerative turbine engine expands into Elixir, Carbon Cub ULT and Wasatch SD3T light-aircraft programs

Reuters

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Planemakers and engine makers spar over how future jet servicing profits are split A new generation of aircraft is setting up a “once-in-a-lifetime” fight over how billions of dollars in future aviation revenues will be allocated for maintenance and servicing. The dispute pits airframe makers against engine makers’ stake in lucrative service fees.

2026-07-24T10:49:44.852219-07:00

Planemakers and engine makers spar over how future jet servicing profits are split

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Wizz Air to open Pristina base in mid-4Q26 with one A321-200NX and three new routes Wizz Air plans to open a base at Pristina in November 2026, initially stationing one A321-200NX. The airline will launch three new routes to Brussels Charleroi, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, and Basel/Mulhouse/Freiburg, expanding service connectivity from Kosovo ahead of the base ramp-up.

2026-07-24T07:49:44.542432-07:00

Wizz Air to open Pristina base in mid-4Q26 with one A321-200NX and three new routes

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