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Emirates rejects delivery of 10 early-build 777-9 aircraft due to certification-specification gaps

Emirates has rejected delivery of 10 early-build Boeing 777-9 jets, saying the airframes would require extensive modifications to meet certified aircraft specifications. The decision underscores scrutiny over configuration readiness and certification compliance ahead of Emirates’ planned 777-9 entry into service.

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2026-07-20T21:23:25.304863-07:00

Reuters

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury: H1 deliveries up 15% as engine supplies stabilize, tracking toward 870 full-year aircraft

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2026-07-20T17:22:59.343903-07:00

CNBC

JetBlue to acquire $58.5M of Spirit’s LaGuardia slots, unlocking up to ~12 more daily departures

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2026-07-20T07:38:31.431485-07:00

FlightGlobal

Mammoth Freighters readies 777 cargo conversions at STAECO in China

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2026-07-20T09:42:42.729960-07:00

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Emirates rejects delivery of 10 early-build 777-9 aircraft due to certification-specification gaps Emirates has rejected delivery of 10 early-build Boeing 777-9 jets, saying the airframes would require extensive modifications to meet certified aircraft specifications. The decision underscores scrutiny over configuration readiness and certification compliance ahead of Emirates’ planned 777-9 entry into service.

2026-07-20T21:23:25.304863-07:00

Emirates rejects delivery of 10 early-build 777-9 aircraft due to certification-specification gaps

Reuters

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Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury: H1 deliveries up 15% as engine supplies stabilize, tracking toward 870 full-year aircraft Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury told CNBC that the manufacturer is on track for its full-year deliveries target of 870 aircraft. He pointed to a 15% increase in first-half deliveries driven by stabilization in engine supplies, supporting continued momentum into H2.

2026-07-20T17:22:59.343903-07:00

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury: H1 deliveries up 15% as engine supplies stabilize, tracking toward 870 full-year aircraft

Reuters

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Airbus CEO says H1 deliveries consistent with annual goal

2026-07-20T17:22:59.343903-07:00

Airbus CEO says H1 deliveries

FlightGlobal

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Mammoth Freighters readies 777 cargo conversions at STAECO in China Mammoth Freighters, the Boeing 777 cargo-conversion specialist, plans to expand its modification footprint with new conversion lines in China. It says Shandong STAECO will serve as its partner for 777 freighter work at STAECO’s facility, complementing existing modification capabilities in Fort Worth and Manchester.

2026-07-20T09:42:42.729960-07:00

Mammoth Freighters readies 777 cargo conversions at STAECO in China

Reuters

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Farnborough sees an A320neo order surge as Airbus and Boeing intensify the race for fleet contracts As the Farnborough International Airshow opened, airlines and the leasing market announced aircraft orders, with Airbus landing a reported 100-jet A320neo-family deal from a major lessor. Coverage also points to a renewed Airbus-versus-Boeing contest for large deliveries and follow-on commitments throughout the week.

2026-07-20T08:40:43.944847-07:00

Farnborough sees an A320neo order surge as Airbus and Boeing intensify the race for fleet contracts

CNBC

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JetBlue to acquire $58.5M of Spirit’s LaGuardia slots, unlocking up to ~12 more daily departures JetBlue has won Spirit Airlines’ remaining slot pairs at New York’s LaGuardia Airport in a $58.5 million bid, edging out Frontier by $1 million. The acquisition covers 22 ex-Spirit slots, potentially adding about 12 daily departures and nearly doubling JetBlue’s current operations, including use of the Marine Air Terminal.

2026-07-20T07:38:31.431485-07:00

JetBlue to acquire $58.5M of Spirit’s LaGuardia slots, unlocking up to ~12 more daily departures

FlightGlobal

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Airbus CEO cites “very strong” demand and long order backlog as airline executives warn costs are resetting post-pandemic Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury says Airbus demand is “very strong” and the company has a long backlog of orders. Airline leaders, including Delta’s Ed Bastian, argue the industry’s cost structure has fundamentally changed since the pandemic, with rising fuel prices pushing airlines to adjust networks, pricing and operations through “agility.”

2026-07-20T06:23:29.765376-07:00

Airbus CEO cites “very strong” demand and long order backlog as airline executives warn costs are resetting post-pandemic

FlightGlobal

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ATR sees sales rebound in second half as conflict dampens early orders; targets 40 aircraft/year production ramp ATR says it is upbeat on second-half sales after the early order environment was subdued by the Iran war. The airframer is simultaneously working to ramp output to a 40-aircraft-per-year target, focusing growth efforts on key geographies.

2026-07-20T03:53:33.148580-07:00

ATR sees sales rebound in second half as conflict dampens early orders; targets 40 aircraft/year production ramp

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