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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
DHL Express increased its commitment to Mammoth Freighters-converted B777-200LR(MF) aircraft from nine to 13, adding four deliveries slated to enter service in 2026. DHL said the first aircraft will be placed with DHL Air at D0 Nottingham East Midlands.
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DHL Express increased its commitment to Mammoth Freighters-converted B777-200LR(MF) aircraft from nine to 13, adding four deliveries slated to enter service in 2026. DHL said the first aircraft will be placed with DHL Air at D0 Nottingham East Midlands.
United Airlines says it has “no interest” in taking early-build Boeing 777-9 aircraft that are awaiting change incorporation. The carrier’s stance underscores schedule and configuration risk for the start of the 777-9 program, with delivery planning affected by what Boeing still needs to implement.
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Airbus reported a 47% year-on-year increase in net profit in the first half of 2026 and raised half-year revenues 15% to €23.9 billion ($27.2 billion), supported by higher commercial aircraft deliveries. The OEM extended its commercial backlog to more than 9,200 aircraft after booking more than twice as many orders as deliveries, while keeping its ramp-up and reaffirming 2026 guidance for 870 aircraft.
LifeFlight has ordered four additional Leonardo AW139 helicopters to expand its rotary-wing services. The UK’s NPAS ordered two more Airbus H135 helicopters, lifting its renewal programme to nine. Separate deals include Davenport Aviation’s Phoenix Police Department H145 order and THC’s eight additional H145 helicopters under a 2024 Airbus framework, with deliveries scheduled for 2027-2028.
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General Dynamics reported Q2 2026 revenue of $14.09 billion, led by rising Gulfstream deliveries (41) and 15.1% aerospace revenue growth. Boeing posted a Q2 net loss of $428 million on $24.6 billion revenue and ended with a record $715 billion backlog. Airbus said profit more than doubled on stronger deliveries/defense, reaffirming ~870 aircraft in 2026 and noting the A350 freighter’s initial flight plan has slipped to before year-end.
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US-Bangla Airlines has formally announced plans to buy 21 Boeing aircraft, valued at about $1.5 billion, with delivery targeted by 2027. The carrier said the move is intended to drive a major international-network expansion to North America and Europe.
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Boeing has completed the final certification flight for the 737 MAX 10, ending the flight-test campaign after years of development and regulatory delays. The program logged 976 flights and about 1,040 hours on the ground, with certification now pending FAA safety reviews and approval. The MAX 7/10 test efforts were completed in parallel, setting up targeted 2026 certification and 2027 deliveries.
SriLankan Airlines has committed to Airbus to purchase six A330-300s and four A350-900s in a USD2.9 billion deal at list prices. Separately, Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its third Airbus A350-1000, RP-C3512, as it continues expanding long-haul capacity.
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