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United converts 56 Boeing 787-9s into 787-10s amid GE–Rolls engine dispute, 777 spares squeeze and looming A350 competition

United is converting 56 Boeing 787-9s into larger 787-10s as it confronts a GE–Rolls engine fight, parts shortages for engines on its oldest 777s, and rising competitive pressure from Airbus A350s. The move is part of broader late‑decade widebody transformation options to meet ambitious growth targets.

2026-01-15T17:06:58.843459-08:00

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Air India to deploy line‑fit Boeing 787‑9 on Mumbai–Frankfurt from 1 Feb 2026

2026-01-15T04:16:12.645372-08:00

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Lockheed delivers record 191 F‑35s in 2023 after year‑long US acceptance pause clears TR‑3 backlog

2026-01-15T14:03:14.634027-08:00

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Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin autothrottle enters service; best‑selling light‑entry jet gains automated thrust control

2026-01-14T11:51:52.153852-08:00

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United converts 56 Boeing 787-9s into 787-10s amid GE–Rolls engine dispute, 777 spares squeeze and looming A350 competition United is converting 56 Boeing 787-9s into larger 787-10s as it confronts a GE–Rolls engine fight, parts shortages for engines on its oldest 777s, and rising competitive pressure from Airbus A350s. The move is part of broader late‑decade widebody transformation options to meet ambitious growth targets.

2026-01-15T17:06:58.843459-08:00

United converts 56 Boeing 787-9s into 787-10s amid GE–Rolls engine dispute, 777 spares squeeze and looming A350 competition

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Lockheed delivers record 191 F‑35s in 2023 after year‑long US acceptance pause clears TR‑3 backlog Lockheed Martin delivered a program‑high 191 F‑35 Lightning II fighters in 2023 — topping the previous record of 142 — after a year‑long US government acceptance pause left jets stockpiled at Lockheed facilities and created a TR‑3 backlog that was subsequently cleared.

2026-01-15T14:03:14.634027-08:00

Lockheed delivers record 191 F‑35s in 2023 after year‑long US acceptance pause clears TR‑3 backlog

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Boeing 737 MAX 10: Billions at Stake in the Middle‑of‑Market Battle The 737 MAX 10 is central to Boeing's bid to reclaim the lucrative middle‑of‑market (MOM) segment — a program that could unlock billions in orders if Boeing can match demand. Industry watchers say Boeing has under‑exposed itself to the MOM surge despite creating the category with the 757.

2026-01-15T10:55:40.634862-08:00

Boeing 737 MAX 10: Billions at Stake in the Middle‑of‑Market Battle

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Airbus courts Brazilian carriers for A350 comeback after two major airlines dropped the type Airbus is actively pitching the A350 to Brazilian carriers after the country’s two largest long‑haul operators removed the type from their fleets. The manufacturer says the A350 still fits Brazil’s market needs and is exploring new sales, lease or used‑aircraft options to regain presence.

2026-01-15T09:13:08.554502-08:00

Airbus courts Brazilian carriers for A350 comeback after two major airlines dropped the type

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EASA conducts validation flights of COMAC C919, advancing bid for European certification EASA test pilots have flown COMAC's C919 during validation activities in China as part of the European regulator's certification push. The Shanghai-based flights are a formal step toward EASA recognition, a prerequisite for the type's wider international operation and market access.

2026-01-15T08:15:33.102843-08:00

EASA conducts validation flights of COMAC C919, advancing bid for European certification

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Bombardier to add 126,000 sq ft Dorval manufacturing centre in $72–100M expansion to boost business‑jet output Bombardier will build a 126,000 sq ft manufacturing centre at its Dorval, Quebec site, with reported investment estimates between $72 million and $100 million. The facility is intended to raise business‑jet production capacity, expand the Dorval footprint and add skilled jobs ahead of start‑up by end‑2027.

2026-01-15T04:36:04.509699-08:00

Bombardier to add 126,000 sq ft Dorval manufacturing centre in $72–100M expansion to boost business‑jet output

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Air India to deploy line‑fit Boeing 787‑9 on Mumbai–Frankfurt from 1 Feb 2026 Air India will put a newly delivered, line‑fit Boeing 787‑9 with its latest cabin on the Mumbai–Frankfurt route from 1 February 2026, operating five times weekly. The factory‑new Dreamliner carries Air India’s specified interior; the carrier says all Germany services will use new or modernized jets.

2026-01-15T04:16:12.645372-08:00

Air India to deploy line‑fit Boeing 787‑9 on Mumbai–Frankfurt from 1 Feb 2026

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Ghana orders two H175Ms plus ACH175 and ACH160 from Airbus in first multi‑mission helicopter procurement Ghana’s Ministry of Defence has placed a firm order with Airbus Helicopters for four rotorcraft — two H175M medium‑lift helicopters, one ACH175 multi‑mission variant and one ACH160 VIP/utility type — marking the country’s first acquisition of multi‑mission military helicopters.

2026-01-15T03:24:30.373606-08:00

Ghana orders two H175Ms plus ACH175 and ACH160 from Airbus in first multi‑mission helicopter procurement

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United converts 56 Boeing 787-9s into 787-10s amid GE–Rolls engine dispute, 777 spares squeeze and looming A350 competition

Air India to deploy line‑fit Boeing 787‑9 on Mumbai–Frankfurt from 1 Feb 2026

Lockheed delivers record 191 F‑35s in 2023 after year‑long US acceptance pause clears TR‑3 backlog

Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin autothrottle enters service; best‑selling light‑entry jet gains automated thrust control

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