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• Dan Catchpole, Tim Hepher
Prospects for China to announce a new commitment to buy Boeing aircraft are diminishing ahead of Thursday’s meeting between the US and Chinese presidents, according to two people briefed on the matter. Negotiations remain fluid, underscoring the commercial impact of broader US-China relations on Boeing’s China strategy.
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Prospects for China to announce a new commitment to buy Boeing aircraft are diminishing ahead of Thursday’s meeting between the US and Chinese presidents, according to two people briefed on the matter. Negotiations remain fluid, underscoring the commercial impact of broader US-China relations on Boeing’s China strategy.
Japan brought its F-2 fighter aircraft to an annual training exercise with India, highlighting the expansion of bilateral air cooperation and the two countries’ growing military alignment. The exercise underscores deeper operational engagement between the Asian defense partners.
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Turkish Airlines has converted a provisional agreement into a firm order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets and options for another 50, ending year-long negotiations delayed by discussions with CFM. Deliveries are scheduled from 2033 through 2037, following last year’s agreement for up to 75 787s.
Australia’s Royal Australian Air Force has reached major milestones across three intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance fleets in six months: completing its P-8A Poseidon force and declaring initial operational capability for the MQ-4C Triton and MC-55A Peregrine, according to the Department of Defence.
flydubai is preparing to begin direct operations to Nepal, adding a new South Asian market to the Dubai-based carrier’s network. The move expands connectivity between the Gulf and Nepal, although the available report does not specify launch dates, destinations or frequencies.
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Qantas will begin nonstop flights between Sydney and New York JFK in mid-2028, using Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft under its Project Sunrise program. The roughly 18-hour service will become the first commercial nonstop connection between Australia and New York and the program’s second route.
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Korea Aerospace Industries has delivered the first production KF-21 Boramae Block I fighter to the Republic of Korea Air Force, more than a decade after full-scale development began. The aircraft is scheduled to enter operational service following a planned operational declaration in the second half of 2027.
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are introducing Starlink-powered inflight Wi-Fi, expanding high-speed connectivity options for passengers. Both airlines are cautioning travelers that service will be unavailable or limited over China, underscoring the geographic constraints that can affect satellite-enabled connectivity on international routes.
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