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United to debut 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy next year; unveils new 787‑9 Polaris Studio and CRJ200 cabin refresh

United will be the first U.S. carrier to introduce 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy, which the airline says will debut next year. At a Los Angeles cabin reveal United also showcased new Boeing 787‑9 Polaris Studio suites and an updated CRJ200 regional cabin.

2026-04-06T10:42:23.993160-07:00

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21 Air to certify Boeing 777 operations by 2026–27 after Cargojet divestment

2026-04-06T11:00:03.029087-07:00

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Tariffs and delivery freezes leave ~130 Chinese Boeing 737 MAX orders in limbo, raising political risk

2026-04-06T06:18:00.995883-07:00

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777-9 completes maximum-energy rejected‑takeoff brake test at Edwards AFB

2026-04-06T01:36:52.046730-07:00

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21 Air to certify Boeing 777 operations by 2026–27 after Cargojet divestment 21 Air (IATA: 2I), based at Greensboro Piedmont Triad International, plans to certify for Boeing 777-type operations by the end of 2026 or in late 2027 as it seeks to expand following Cargojet's divestment. The certification would add widebody freighter capability to the carrier's offering.

2026-04-06T11:00:03.029087-07:00

21 Air to certify Boeing 777 operations by 2026–27 after Cargojet divestment

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United to debut 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy next year; unveils new 787‑9 Polaris Studio and CRJ200 cabin refresh United will be the first U.S. carrier to introduce 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy, which the airline says will debut next year. At a Los Angeles cabin reveal United also showcased new Boeing 787‑9 Polaris Studio suites and an updated CRJ200 regional cabin.

2026-04-06T10:42:23.993160-07:00

United to debut 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy next year; unveils new 787‑9 Polaris Studio and CRJ200 cabin refresh

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Tariffs and delivery freezes leave ~130 Chinese Boeing 737 MAX orders in limbo, raising political risk U.S. tariffs, delivery freezes and shifting trade tools have put about 130 Boeing 737 MAX orders — plus a number of “unidentified” delivery slots — in limbo for Chinese customers, exposing Boeing to heightened political, regulatory and commercial risk as bilateral trade measures evolve.

2026-04-06T06:18:00.995883-07:00

Tariffs and delivery freezes leave ~130 Chinese Boeing 737 MAX orders in limbo, raising political risk

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777-9 completes maximum-energy rejected‑takeoff brake test at Edwards AFB Boeing’s 777-9 completed a maximum‑energy brake test at Edwards Air Force Base, with brakes reaching roughly 2,500°F (≈1,371°C) during a high‑speed rejected takeoff. The result is a critical certification milestone for the long‑delayed 777X programme, validating braking and thermal arrangements.

2026-04-06T01:36:52.046730-07:00

777-9 completes maximum-energy rejected‑takeoff brake test at Edwards AFB

Leeham News

Boeing's mid‑market crossroads: NMA/MOM, NLT and a 30‑year clean‑sheet gap Leeham's Brian Yutko reviews Boeing's options for a new mid‑market design — from a New Midmarket Aircraft (NMA/MOM) to a New Lite Twin (NLT) — and notes that, by some measures, roughly 30 years have passed between Boeing's clean‑sheet commercial designs. The archive compiles historical context and commentary for industry readers.

2026-04-06T00:26:48.136864-07:00

Boeing's mid‑market crossroads: NMA/MOM, NLT and a 30‑year clean‑sheet gap

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Boeing’s clean-sheet cycle: next large airliner could be ~30 years after the 787 Leeham analysis finds Boeing’s cycle between brand‑new, clean‑sheet large‑airliner designs is roughly 30 years: the 787 was announced in December 2003 (formal launch spring 2004) with a May 2008 entry‑into‑service target. That cadence suggests a new Boeing clean‑sheet large airliner may not appear until the 2030s.

2026-04-06T00:26:47.687384-07:00

Boeing’s clean-sheet cycle: next large airliner could be ~30 years after the 787

Leeham News

Boeing’s 30-year march to its next new airplane Depending on the start point chosen, Boeing faces about a 30‑year interval between clean‑sheet commercial airplane designs, implying a prolonged development cadence for its next new airplane and raising questions about timing, investment requirements and strategic positioning in narrowbody and widebody markets.

2026-04-06T00:20:38.473866-07:00

Boeing’s 30-year march to its next new airplane

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AirBorneo to wet-lease Boeing 737s from Ascend Airways Malaysia to boost regional capacity AirBorneo will wet-lease Boeing 737s from Ascend Airways Malaysia to rapidly expand regional narrowbody capacity, adding short- and medium‑haul lift across its domestic and regional network. The deal provides immediate aircraft and operational support while the carrier executes its broader fleet strategy.

2026-04-05T22:56:24.628117-07:00

AirBorneo to wet-lease Boeing 737s from Ascend Airways Malaysia to boost regional capacity

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United to debut 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy next year; unveils new 787‑9 Polaris Studio and CRJ200 cabin refresh

21 Air to certify Boeing 777 operations by 2026–27 after Cargojet divestment

Tariffs and delivery freezes leave ~130 Chinese Boeing 737 MAX orders in limbo, raising political risk

777-9 completes maximum-energy rejected‑takeoff brake test at Edwards AFB

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