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Boeing IT outage disrupts computer systems and applications as older-aircraft operations heighten maintenance pressure

Boeing says an unplanned IT outage affected some computer systems and applications, with the disruption linked to broader impacts on commercial jet deliveries and production. In parallel, industry context shows airlines operating older aircraft longer, as backlogs exceed 17,000 jets and the global fleet age rises above 15 years, increasing maintenance pressure, parts demand and operational risk.

2026-06-30T14:18:56.029702-07:00

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Emirates SkyCargo puts first IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF into commercial service

2026-06-30T06:29:07.776395-07:00

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Air New Zealand resets strategy, defers two 787 deliveries amid jet fuel and engine maintenance delays

2026-06-29T16:57:19.282806-07:00

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IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and

2026-06-29T02:40:18.050748-07:00

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Boeing IT outage disrupts computer systems and applications as older-aircraft operations heighten maintenance pressure Boeing says an unplanned IT outage affected some computer systems and applications, with the disruption linked to broader impacts on commercial jet deliveries and production. In parallel, industry context shows airlines operating older aircraft longer, as backlogs exceed 17,000 jets and the global fleet age rises above 15 years, increasing maintenance pressure, parts demand and operational risk.

2026-06-30T14:18:56.029702-07:00

Boeing IT outage disrupts computer systems and applications as older-aircraft operations heighten maintenance pressure

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Emirates SkyCargo puts first IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF into commercial service Emirates SkyCargo has entered service with the world’s first Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter conversion, delivered as the airline expands its freighter fleet. The aircraft offers 47 pallet positions and is positioned to support e-commerce growth, marking the sixth new freighter inducted since March 2026.

2026-06-30T06:29:07.776395-07:00

Emirates SkyCargo puts first IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF into commercial service

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India civil aviation minister backs Nagpur bid to become national MRO hub, positioning airport as an “aerotropolis” India’s civil aviation minister, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, said Nagpur has the potential to emerge as the country’s MRO hub and could be developed into an “aerotropolis of India.” He cited MRO as a key growth pillar for the airport, signaling a long-term industrial plan for maintenance capacity.

2026-06-30T03:14:02.995165-07:00

India civil aviation minister backs Nagpur bid to become national MRO hub, positioning airport as an “aerotropolis”

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Air New Zealand resets strategy, defers two 787 deliveries amid jet fuel and engine maintenance delays Air New Zealand said it may not fully recover from high jet fuel costs and global engine maintenance delays until 2028 as Chief Executive Nikhil Ravishankar unveiled its “Te Pae Hou – Our Future” strategy reset. The carrier is delaying two Dreamliner deliveries while prioritizing reliability, punctuality, and a premium customer push.

2026-06-29T16:57:19.282806-07:00

Air New Zealand resets strategy, defers two 787 deliveries amid jet fuel and engine maintenance delays

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Lufthansa Technik breaks ground on 55,000m² MRO hub near Porto, Portugal, targeting 2028 operations Lufthansa Technik has started construction of a new 55,000-square-metre aircraft maintenance and engine-parts repair facility in Santa Maria da Feira, south of Porto. The three-digit million-euro investment is expected to create up to 700 jobs and bring the site online in 2028, expanding Lufthansa Group’s industrial footprint as its TAP Air Portugal bid continues.

2026-06-29T07:11:19.889145-07:00

Lufthansa Technik breaks ground on 55,000m² MRO hub near Porto, Portugal, targeting 2028 operations

FlightGlobal

Marshall Aerospace faces a turnaround challenge as C-130-focused MRO demand is pressured by UK fleet-retirement decisions Marshall Aerospace, a Cambridge-based military transport maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) specialist known for its C-130 work for the UK RAF and global customers, is still recovering after a UK decision to prematurely retire its “stalwart” transport fleet. The company is now betting on its Lockheed Martin C-130-heavy footprint to regain momentum.

2026-06-29T03:55:07.422427-07:00

Marshall Aerospace faces a turnaround challenge as C-130-focused MRO demand is pressured by UK fleet-retirement decisions

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IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and IATA reported May 2026 global air cargo demand rose 6.0% year-on-year, with international traffic up 6.5% while capacity increased 1.9%, lifting load factors. Separately, China Southern Air Cargo placed a direct order for two Boeing 777-200Fs and five 777-8Fs, becoming the first confirmed Chinese customer for the 777-8F.

2026-06-29T02:40:18.050748-07:00

IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and

Flying Magazine

Airhart Avionics upgrades flight controls from DOS-era software to a modern avionics stack Airhart Avionics says it is moving aircraft flight-control functions out of DOS-era technology, removing legacy barriers to safer, more modern flight-control integration. The effort targets an updated foundation for certification-ready avionics and ongoing evolution of flight-control software and interfaces.

2026-06-26T11:12:20.358984-07:00

Airhart Avionics upgrades flight controls from DOS-era software to a modern avionics stack

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Boeing IT outage disrupts computer systems and applications as older-aircraft operations heighten maintenance pressure

Emirates SkyCargo puts first IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF into commercial service

Air New Zealand resets strategy, defers two 787 deliveries amid jet fuel and engine maintenance delays

IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and

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