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China Airlines approves $876M order for two additional Boeing 777Fs, expanding its 777 freighter orderbook

China Airlines’ board approved the purchase of two additional Boeing 777 freighters on 26 May in a deal valued at about $876 million, adding to a November 2025 order for six Boeing freighters. The stock-exchange disclosure signals continued investment in widebody freighter capacity.

2026-05-27T19:30:12.522611-07:00

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FAA signals Boeing 737 MAX certification path: MAX 7 expected this summer, MAX 10 approved by year-end; Boeing clears production

2026-05-27T07:39:52.204806-07:00

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Elevate Jet adds VIP-configured B757-200 to managed fleet, initially excluding charter availability

2026-05-27T15:31:01.834592-07:00

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Western Global resumes MD-11F cargo operations with ADS-B-confirmed fleet return

2026-05-27T14:40:40.757037-07:00

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China Airlines approves $876M order for two additional Boeing 777Fs, expanding its 777 freighter orderbook China Airlines’ board approved the purchase of two additional Boeing 777 freighters on 26 May in a deal valued at about $876 million, adding to a November 2025 order for six Boeing freighters. The stock-exchange disclosure signals continued investment in widebody freighter capacity.

2026-05-27T19:30:12.522611-07:00

China Airlines approves $876M order for two additional Boeing 777Fs, expanding its 777 freighter orderbook

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Qantas pushes back Project Sunrise A350-1000 ULR launch to 2027 amid first-delivery slip Qantas says passengers will have to wait several more months before boarding its highly anticipated Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul service. The airline will not receive its first Airbus A350-1000 ULR aircraft until 2027, extending the timeline for the program’s long-range cabin and network rollout.

2026-05-27T18:58:10.862456-07:00

Qantas pushes back Project Sunrise A350-1000 ULR launch to 2027 amid first-delivery slip

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Elevate Jet adds VIP-configured B757-200 to managed fleet, initially excluding charter availability Elevate Jet has added a VIP-configured Boeing 757-200 to its managed fleet. The aircraft is undergoing conformation for inclusion in the company’s program, but Elevate Jet says it will not be available for charter at the outset.

2026-05-27T15:31:01.834592-07:00

Elevate Jet adds VIP-configured B757-200 to managed fleet, initially excluding charter availability

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Western Global resumes MD-11F cargo operations with ADS-B-confirmed fleet return Western Global Airlines has restarted operations using its MD-11F freighters, with ADS-B data showing the fleet back in service from its Fort Myers (RSW) base. The MD-11F return follows an MD-11F cargo “platform resurrection” effort, marking the carrier’s re-entry into the active MD-11F operator pool.

2026-05-27T14:40:40.757037-07:00

Western Global resumes MD-11F cargo operations with ADS-B-confirmed fleet return

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Azul approved to list common shares and ADS on NYSE American Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras says its common shares and American depositary shares (each ADS representing two common shares) have been approved for listing on NYSE American. The move follows the company’s shareholder and market notification process for the re-listing.

2026-05-27T12:28:50.593038-07:00

Azul approved to list common shares and ADS on NYSE American

The Air Current

Boeing accelerates 737 and 787 production to harvest cash—balancing output gains against manufacturing headwinds Boeing is stepping up factory work on the 737 and 787 to increase production and generate more cash. The push is framed as “good and bad” news for the OEM as it seeks measurable throughput improvements while managing the risks inherent in sustained ramping.

2026-05-27T10:56:32.738930-07:00

Boeing accelerates 737 and 787 production to harvest cash—balancing output gains against manufacturing headwinds

AINonline

GJC: Business-jet departures stay resilient in Q1 as global GDP lift offsets Middle East disruption; OEM order backlogs remain s Global GDP growth is sustaining business-jet demand, keeping Q1 departures strong despite Middle East conflict pressures, according to GJC. The data points to continued support for OEM order backlogs and near-term delivery momentum.

2026-05-27T10:12:46.517889-07:00

GJC: Business-jet departures stay resilient in Q1 as global GDP lift offsets Middle East disruption; OEM order backlogs remain s

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Spain’s Air Nostrum eyes fleet renewal Commercial Aviation reporting indicates Spain’s Air Nostrum is looking at fleet renewal. The development points to an upcoming phase of fleet planning that could affect aircraft sourcing, timing of retirements, and capacity deployment, depending on the options the operator selects.

2026-05-27T08:57:02.182795-07:00

Spain’s Air Nostrum eyes fleet renewal

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China Airlines approves $876M order for two additional Boeing 777Fs, expanding its 777 freighter orderbook

FAA signals Boeing 737 MAX certification path: MAX 7 expected this summer, MAX 10 approved by year-end; Boeing clears production

Elevate Jet adds VIP-configured B757-200 to managed fleet, initially excluding charter availability

Western Global resumes MD-11F cargo operations with ADS-B-confirmed fleet return

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