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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
Japan’s Skymark Airlines expects to receive its first Boeing 737-10 in late 2Q27, according to a subscription-only report. The stated timing provides a forward delivery milestone for the airline and the 737-10 program, though the report summary gives no details on fleet numbers or operating plans.
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Singapore Airlines says it is not facing a decision to reject early-build Boeing 777-9s, while indicating it will not take delivery of those aircraft. The airline has 31 777-9s on order, leaving the timing and configuration of its planned deliveries in focus.
Air India is weighing a widebody aircraft order amid plans to expand its international operations. The available report does not specify the aircraft type, order size, timing or destinations, leaving the scale and fleet implications of the potential purchase unclear.
Japan’s Skymark Airlines expects to receive its first Boeing 737-10 in late 2Q27, according to a subscription-only report. The stated timing provides a forward delivery milestone for the airline and the 737-10 program, though the report summary gives no details on fleet numbers or operating plans.
The US Marine Corps has awarded Textron Aviation an $18.6 million contract for an additional Beechcraft King Air 360CER, designated the UC-12W+. The award expands the service’s utility transport fleet with another aircraft in the UC-12W+ configuration.
Boeing has moved 30 777X orders into a special accounting category for deals it does not expect to close, reducing its firm backlog. The widebody program is also awaiting FAA approval to resume portions of its flight-test campaign, underscoring continuing uncertainty around the aircraft’s development and order book.
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Emirates has agreed to acquire six Airbus A380s it currently operates under lease from Lesha Bank, securing ownership of the aircraft as their leases expire. Two jets have already transferred; the remaining four are due to change hands by April 2028. Lesha added the aircraft through its acquisition of leasing company Amedeo Air Four Plus.
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