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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Rolls-Royce banks on Trent 1000 XE durability gains for Boeing 787 sales as it expands Raynesway for defense work

Durability improvements to the Trent 1000 XE have restored competitive parity with GE Aerospace’s GEnx on the Boeing 787, with LATAM cited as an emblematic case via three new 787s powered by Rolls-Royce. In parallel, Rolls-Royce Submarines broke ground on a new manufacturing facility as Raynesway in Derby is planned to be doubled to support UK and Australia defense commitments.

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2026-07-06T05:15:05.908995-07:00

AeroTime

Cirrus Aircraft launches TRAC10 for professional flight training

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2026-07-06T06:44:21.060259-07:00

AirInsight

Boeing North Line starts while Renton still runs ~19% below stated rate; Airbus’s “Rate 75” stresses production planning

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2026-07-06T05:14:41.574153-07:00

Reuters

Boeing ramps 737 MAX final assembly in Everett with additional lines under FAA oversight

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2026-07-06T00:59:34.248291-07:00

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FlightGlobal

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MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed test flight supports F-15EX operations, tanker refuels during Pacific Valiant Shield The US Air Force flew the uncrewed MQ-28 Ghost Bat alongside an F-15EX during Valiant Shield exercises based in the Northern Mariana Islands. The MQ-28 also conducted airborne refueling from a HC-130J, demonstrating side-by-side teaming and sustainment with existing fighter and tanking assets in a live training scenario.

2026-07-06T10:15:44.380916-07:00

MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed test flight supports F-15EX operations, tanker refuels during Pacific Valiant Shield

AeroTime

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Cirrus Aircraft launches TRAC10 for professional flight training Cirrus Aircraft has introduced the TRAC10, a new-generation light aircraft tailored to the professional flight training market. The launch positions the TRAC10 as a training-focused platform aimed at improving throughput and standardizing pilot instruction for flight schools and training operators.

2026-07-06T06:44:21.060259-07:00

Cirrus Aircraft launches TRAC10 for professional flight training

FlightGlobal

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Rolls-Royce banks on Trent 1000 XE durability gains for Boeing 787 sales as it expands Raynesway for defense work Durability improvements to the Trent 1000 XE have restored competitive parity with GE Aerospace’s GEnx on the Boeing 787, with LATAM cited as an emblematic case via three new 787s powered by Rolls-Royce. In parallel, Rolls-Royce Submarines broke ground on a new manufacturing facility as Raynesway in Derby is planned to be doubled to support UK and Australia defense commitments.

2026-07-06T05:15:05.908995-07:00

Rolls-Royce banks on Trent 1000 XE durability gains for Boeing 787 sales as it expands Raynesway for defense work

AirInsight

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Boeing North Line starts while Renton still runs ~19% below stated rate; Airbus’s “Rate 75” stresses production planning Boeing’s North Line opens, but MSN-level performance indicates Renton is operating about 19% below its stated production rate. The report adds that Airbus’s “Rate 75” ramp is also straining, underscoring supply-chain and execution risk for the duopoly’s near-term delivery commitments.

2026-07-06T05:14:41.574153-07:00

Boeing North Line starts while Renton still runs ~19% below stated rate; Airbus’s “Rate 75” stresses production planning

Reuters

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Airbus sets internal target to surpass 900 deliveries in 2026 after record June Airbus handed over 89 commercial aircraft in June, lifting first-half deliveries to 351—15% ahead of 2025, according to Bloomberg and Reuters sources. While official guidance remains 870 deliveries for 2026, the manufacturer is aiming internally to exceed 900 deliveries after the stronger run.

2026-07-06T01:15:18.101797-07:00

Airbus sets internal target to surpass 900 deliveries in 2026 after record June

Reuters

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Boeing ramps 737 MAX final assembly in Everett with additional lines under FAA oversight Boeing is activating a new final assembly line for the 737 MAX in Everett, Washington—its second 737 MAX assembly site and the fourth MAX line operating in Everett. The move supports production growth while Boeing continues 737 MAX testing and advances the 737-10, still awaiting FAA certification for deliveries.

2026-07-06T00:59:34.248291-07:00

Boeing ramps 737 MAX final assembly in Everett with additional lines under FAA oversight

Leeham News

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JetZero updates Z4 blended-wing-body (BWB) configuration Leeham News reports that JetZero has changed the configuration of its Z4 blended-wing-body aircraft. The update follows months of analysis in a Bjorn’s Corner series examining the Z4 BWB’s design baseline and implications for the program.

2026-07-06T00:47:11.389348-07:00

JetZero updates Z4 blended-wing-body (BWB) configuration

FlightGlobal

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Thai Airways CEO flags long-haul widebody decision within 1–2 years, weighs Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X Thai Airways International will assess its options for a long-haul widebody aircraft replacement and expects to make a decision within one to two years, according to CEO Chai Eamsiri. In the near-term evaluation, the airline is comparing the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X programs.

2026-07-06T00:14:36.519739-07:00

Thai Airways CEO flags long-haul widebody decision within 1–2 years, weighs Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X

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