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Atlas Air weighs Boeing 777X freighter order despite placing a sizable Airbus order

Atlas Air Worldwide says it is still considering an order for Boeing’s latest 777X freighter, even after it booked a large aircraft order with rival Airbus. The decision keeps open the question of where the next wave of Atlas Air’s widebody freighter capacity will land across OEMs.

2026-06-05T14:43:50.430961-07:00

The Air Current

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: studying a 737 MAX production climb to 70/month

2026-06-05T10:58:15.664883-07:00

FlightGlobal

Rosaviatsia certifies United Aircraft’s Aviadvigatel PD-8 for the Yakovlev SJ-100, paving a SaM146 replacement

2026-06-05T11:29:44.874000-07:00

Flying Magazine

Airbus completes first flight of Qantas-bound A350-1000ULR, enabling non-stop Sydney–New York (and London) ultra-long-haul

2026-06-05T07:00:58.165682-07:00

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Atlas Air weighs Boeing 777X freighter order despite placing a sizable Airbus order Atlas Air Worldwide says it is still considering an order for Boeing’s latest 777X freighter, even after it booked a large aircraft order with rival Airbus. The decision keeps open the question of where the next wave of Atlas Air’s widebody freighter capacity will land across OEMs.

2026-06-05T14:43:50.430961-07:00

Atlas Air weighs Boeing 777X freighter order despite placing a sizable Airbus order

FlightGlobal

Rosaviatsia certifies United Aircraft’s Aviadvigatel PD-8 for the Yakovlev SJ-100, paving a SaM146 replacement Russia’s federal regulator Rosaviatsia has formally certified Aviadvigatel’s PD-8 powerplant as a baseline for installation on the Yakovlev SJ-100, positioning it as a replacement for the Superjet’s SaM146. United Aircraft says development has advanced after certification of PD-8 variants.

2026-06-05T11:29:44.874000-07:00

Rosaviatsia certifies United Aircraft’s Aviadvigatel PD-8 for the Yakovlev SJ-100, paving a SaM146 replacement

The Air Current

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: studying a 737 MAX production climb to 70/month Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says the company is studying how to raise long-term 737 MAX output beyond the current 63-per-month plan, with a potential target of 70 jets monthly—its highest-ever—though he stressed there are “no firm plans” to do so right now. The discussion comes as Boeing confirms a 63/month production direction.

2026-06-05T10:58:15.664883-07:00

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: studying a 737 MAX production climb to 70/month

AINonline

Argus: Business-jet flying activity rose 3.1% in May, with June expected to slow Argus reports global business aircraft activity grew 3.1% in May, but expects momentum to soften in June. The signal points to a near-term cooling in utilization/demand for the business-jet market, even as activity remains higher versus prior levels.

2026-06-05T10:26:46.849083-07:00

Argus: Business-jet flying activity rose 3.1% in May, with June expected to slow

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Airbus weighs whether to launch a larger A220 early as leasing partners and range/performance debate slow momentum Airbus is “in limbo” over when to launch a larger A220, with leasing companies offering a muted response and industry sources citing an active debate over range and performance. The decision cadence appears constrained by customer appetite and how the larger variant would compete on mission economics.

2026-06-05T09:14:02.480934-07:00

Airbus weighs whether to launch a larger A220 early as leasing partners and range/performance debate slow momentum

Air Data News

Cessna SkyCourier enters Philippine service with first 19-seat convertible delivery Textron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier has entered service in the Philippines, with its first delivery to Leading Edge Air Services Corporation (LEASCOR). The aircraft is configured as a 19-passenger variant delivered with a conversion kit, positioning the operator to pivot between passenger and cargo/utility roles.

2026-06-05T09:12:16.890399-07:00

Cessna SkyCourier enters Philippine service with first 19-seat convertible delivery

FlightGlobal

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 EP hits 1.8% fuel-burn reduction in year one after May 2025 entry into service Rolls-Royce says its Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance (EP) engine delivered higher-than-expected fuel savings, cutting fuel consumption by 1.8% in its first year of service. The first of type entered service in May 2025, and 34 engines are now operated by three carriers.

2026-06-05T07:43:56.263940-07:00

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 EP hits 1.8% fuel-burn reduction in year one after May 2025 entry into service

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Arianespace sets 17 June Ariane 6 launch for Amazon Leo: Ariane 64 to deploy 36 satellites with first use of upgraded P160C boos Arianespace says its next Ariane 6 mission—on 17 June between 13:53 and 14:22 CET—will be its most powerful to date, launching Amazon Leo’s largest payload yet. The mission uses an Ariane 64 configuration with four P160C upgraded solid-propellant boosters for the first time, carrying 36 satellites for Amazon.

2026-06-05T07:13:35.561232-07:00

Arianespace sets 17 June Ariane 6 launch for Amazon Leo: Ariane 64 to deploy 36 satellites with first use of upgraded P160C boos

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Atlas Air weighs Boeing 777X freighter order despite placing a sizable Airbus order

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: studying a 737 MAX production climb to 70/month

Rosaviatsia certifies United Aircraft’s Aviadvigatel PD-8 for the Yakovlev SJ-100, paving a SaM146 replacement

Airbus completes first flight of Qantas-bound A350-1000ULR, enabling non-stop Sydney–New York (and London) ultra-long-haul

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