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Etihad Airways nears order for 10 Boeing 787 widebodies ahead of Farnborough

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways is nearing a deal to order 10 Boeing 787 wide-body jets, with an announcement expected as early as the Farnborough Airshow, according to industry sources cited by Reuters.

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2026-07-08T14:17:04.465436-07:00

Bloomberg

Trump reportedly swaps Boeing 747-8 “interim” Air Force One for a VC-25B during first overseas use, amid scrutiny over VC-25B ca

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2026-07-08T08:59:14.302506-07:00

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NAIA tarmac collision: Saudia Boeing 787-9 strikes Philippine Airlines A320 tail while taxiing; both aircraft damaged and ground

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2026-07-08T03:58:57.170201-07:00

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Uganda Airlines turns to the Boeing 787 as A330 stays grounded

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2026-07-08T04:46:25.703954-07:00

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Etihad Airways nears order for 10 Boeing 787 widebodies ahead of Farnborough Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways is nearing a deal to order 10 Boeing 787 wide-body jets, with an announcement expected as early as the Farnborough Airshow, according to industry sources cited by Reuters.

2026-07-08T14:17:04.465436-07:00

Etihad Airways nears order for 10 Boeing 787 widebodies ahead of Farnborough

Bloomberg

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Trump reportedly swaps Boeing 747-8 “interim” Air Force One for a VC-25B during first overseas use, amid scrutiny over VC-25B ca President Donald Trump’s interim Air Force One reportedly carried him to a British base, but plans to fly the new VC-25B “Bridge” aircraft on a Turkey-to-U.K. leg were unexpectedly changed. The VC-25B reportedly made its international debut on July 8, flying Trump abroad in part of the trip, as congressional concerns focus on the platform’s defensive and other capabilities.

2026-07-08T08:59:14.302506-07:00

Trump reportedly swaps Boeing 747-8 “interim” Air Force One for a VC-25B during first overseas use, amid scrutiny over VC-25B ca

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Uganda Airlines turns to the Boeing 787 as A330 stays grounded Uganda Airlines is bringing the Boeing 787 into use as its Airbus A330 aircraft are grounded again. The move signals a near-term capacity and fleet reliability adjustment while the operator continues to manage recurring A330 availability issues.

2026-07-08T04:46:25.703954-07:00

Uganda Airlines turns to the Boeing 787 as A330 stays grounded

AeroTime

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NAIA tarmac collision: Saudia Boeing 787-9 strikes Philippine Airlines A320 tail while taxiing; both aircraft damaged and ground A ground collision at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport occurred when a Saudia Boeing 787-9, during a taxi maneuver, struck the tail (rudder area) of a parked Philippine Airlines Airbus A320-214. No passengers or crew were reported hurt, but both aircraft sustained damage and were grounded as authorities probe the incident.

2026-07-08T03:58:57.170201-07:00

NAIA tarmac collision: Saudia Boeing 787-9 strikes Philippine Airlines A320 tail while taxiing; both aircraft damaged and ground

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Boeing quietly boosts advertised range across the 777X family Boeing has updated the published performance figures for its 777X family, adding more than 700 nautical miles to the advertised range across all three variants. The change improves route flexibility and moves the aircraft closer to competitiveness versus the Airbus A350 on long-haul missions.

2026-07-08T01:29:00.632198-07:00

Boeing quietly boosts advertised range across the 777X family

FlightGlobal

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China Southern cargo taps AerCap for three 777-300ERSF converted freighters as 777 conversion demand grows AerCap has signed lease agreements with China Southern Airlines Cargo for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, with deliveries scheduled from late 2027 to mid-2028 (or from late 2027 to mid-2028, depending on the filing). The deal adds to a broader market shift toward passenger-to-freighter conversions, highlighted by Emirates SkyCargo’s 777-300ER special conversion.

2026-07-07T19:16:24.910873-07:00

China Southern cargo taps AerCap for three 777-300ERSF converted freighters as 777 conversion demand grows

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K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo freighter missing after navigation issue en route to Karachi A Pakistan-registered K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 freighter (AP-BOI) operating as flight KTA1732 from Sharjah to Karachi lost contact with air traffic control after reporting a navigational system problem. Authorities say the aircraft disappeared over the Arabian Sea about 155nm from Karachi and search and rescue efforts are underway, hampered by rough seas.

2026-07-07T13:17:57.368975-07:00

K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo freighter missing after navigation issue en route to Karachi

FlightGlobal

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Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway Kyrgyz civil aviation authorities have temporarily suspended TezJet operations after one of the carrier’s Boeing MD-83s suffered a landing-gear collapse while taxiing for the runway at Bishkek Manas Airport. The move comes about a month after Kyrgyzstan was removed from the EU’s aviation safety blacklist and follows a probe into the event.

2026-07-07T12:29:11.854517-07:00

Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway