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Reuters • Federico Maccioni, Tim Hepher

Etihad Airways nears order for 10 Boeing 787 widebodies ahead of Farnborough

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways is nearing a deal to order 10 Boeing 787 wide-body jets, with an announcement expected as early as the Farnborough Airshow, according to industry sources cited by Reuters.

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2026-07-08T14:17:04.465436-07:00

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Airbus revises 20-year forecast: demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft through 2045, with passenger projection trim

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2026-07-08T04:13:59.297549-07:00

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Wheels Up completes jet fleet modernization 18 months ahead of schedule

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2026-07-08T11:16:56.176153-07:00

AeroTime

FL Technics Indonesia opens FAA Part-145 aircraft painting facility in Bali, landing Skyway Airlines as first customer

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2026-07-08T06:16:35.883737-07:00

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Etihad Airways nears order for 10 Boeing 787 widebodies ahead of Farnborough Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways is nearing a deal to order 10 Boeing 787 wide-body jets, with an announcement expected as early as the Farnborough Airshow, according to industry sources cited by Reuters.

2026-07-08T14:17:04.465436-07:00

Etihad Airways nears order for 10 Boeing 787 widebodies ahead of Farnborough

AINonline

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Wheels Up completes jet fleet modernization 18 months ahead of schedule Wheels Up says its jet fleet modernization program is complete, finishing 18 months ahead of schedule. The transition covered nearly 100 aircraft beginning in early 2024, marking a faster-than-planned refresh of its business-aviation operating fleet.

2026-07-08T11:16:56.176153-07:00

Wheels Up completes jet fleet modernization 18 months ahead of schedule

FlightGlobal

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First overhauled CH-149 Cormorant starts flight checks in Yeovil under mid-life upgrade; Canada plans AW101 fleet growth to 16 The first Royal Canadian Air Force CH-149 Cormorant helicopter overhauled under a mid-life upgrade (MLU) has begun flight checks in Yeovil. In parallel, Canada’s AW101 procurement will add three new aircraft, bringing the total Cormorant fleet to 16.

2026-07-08T07:45:04.822654-07:00

First overhauled CH-149 Cormorant starts flight checks in Yeovil under mid-life upgrade; Canada plans AW101 fleet growth to 16

AeroTime

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FL Technics Indonesia opens FAA Part-145 aircraft painting facility in Bali, landing Skyway Airlines as first customer FL Technics Indonesia has inaugurated a new aircraft painting facility at its Denpasar, Bali base, enabling in-house complete repainting. The FAA Part-145 certified MRO says it has completed its first repaint project for Skyway Airlines, covering a Boeing 737-400F, as it expands Southeast Asia maintenance capacity.

2026-07-08T06:16:35.883737-07:00

FL Technics Indonesia opens FAA Part-145 aircraft painting facility in Bali, landing Skyway Airlines as first customer

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Uganda Airlines turns to the Boeing 787 as A330 stays grounded Uganda Airlines is bringing the Boeing 787 into use as its Airbus A330 aircraft are grounded again. The move signals a near-term capacity and fleet reliability adjustment while the operator continues to manage recurring A330 availability issues.

2026-07-08T04:46:25.703954-07:00

Uganda Airlines turns to the Boeing 787 as A330 stays grounded

AirInsight

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Airbus revises 20-year forecast: demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft through 2045, with passenger projection trim Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast projects demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft between 2026 and 2045, driven by fleet renewal and continued traffic growth. The manufacturer also trimmed its passenger aircraft outlook by 1% versus last year, citing the impact of the Iran war and trade tensions on airline activity rebound post-COVID. Airbus says replacement demand is rising as fleet age distribution continues to shift.

2026-07-08T04:13:59.297549-07:00

Airbus revises 20-year forecast: demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft through 2045, with passenger projection trim

Leeham News

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Airbus still weighing an A220 stretch (A220-500), with analysts pointing to demand and an expected entry-into-service target aro Airbus has not made a final decision on developing a stretched A220-500, but market analysis cited in multiple reports argues there is sufficient airline demand to support the program. Airbus is reportedly discussing configurations for the 165–180-seat variant and aims for an EIS target before 2032, with a formal launch window discussed for the coming autumn.

2026-07-08T00:30:00.148905-07:00

Airbus still weighing an A220 stretch (A220-500), with analysts pointing to demand and an expected entry-into-service target aro

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China Southern cargo taps AerCap for three 777-300ERSF converted freighters as 777 conversion demand grows AerCap has signed lease agreements with China Southern Airlines Cargo for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, with deliveries scheduled from late 2027 to mid-2028 (or from late 2027 to mid-2028, depending on the filing). The deal adds to a broader market shift toward passenger-to-freighter conversions, highlighted by Emirates SkyCargo’s 777-300ER special conversion.

2026-07-07T19:16:24.910873-07:00

China Southern cargo taps AerCap for three 777-300ERSF converted freighters as 777 conversion demand grows

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