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NTSB schedules May 19–20 investigative hearing into UPS Flight 2976 MD-11F crash near Louisville

The NTSB will hold a two-day investigative hearing May 19–20 into the Nov. 4, 2025 crash of UPS Flight 2976, a Boeing MD-11F cargo aircraft shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky. The crash killed all three crewmembers and 15 people on the ground, and injured 23 others.

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FAA decision on extending 777F Classic production pushed past May 1 as Boeing seeks rule exemption

2026-04-16T13:12:41.063156-07:00

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National Airlines takes first Boeing 777-200F, targeting 777F entry in early Q2 2026

2026-04-16T11:09:38.325081-07:00

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El Al converts options and orders up to 12 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners in a $1.5bn deal

2026-04-16T07:09:38.728083-07:00

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FAA decision on extending 777F Classic production pushed past May 1 as Boeing seeks rule exemption Boeing will not receive an FAA decision by May 1 on its request to exempt the 777F Classic freighter from an international rule that would otherwise constrain continued production. The delay keeps certification and production-schedule clarity for the 777X freighter roadmap in limbo.

2026-04-16T13:12:41.063156-07:00

FAA decision on extending 777F Classic production pushed past May 1 as Boeing seeks rule exemption

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NTSB schedules May 19–20 investigative hearing into UPS Flight 2976 MD-11F crash near Louisville The NTSB will hold a two-day investigative hearing May 19–20 into the Nov. 4, 2025 crash of UPS Flight 2976, a Boeing MD-11F cargo aircraft shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky. The crash killed all three crewmembers and 15 people on the ground, and injured 23 others.

2026-04-16T12:09:33.152515-07:00

NTSB schedules May 19–20 investigative hearing into UPS Flight 2976 MD-11F crash near Louisville

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National Airlines takes first Boeing 777-200F, targeting 777F entry in early Q2 2026 National Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777-200F freighter (N791CA) from the Boeing Everett factory, marking the start of a fleet shift away from 747-400F operations toward more efficient twin-engine widebody freighters. The carrier expects its first B777F to arrive in early Q2 2026.

2026-04-16T11:09:38.325081-07:00

National Airlines takes first Boeing 777-200F, targeting 777F entry in early Q2 2026

Airways Magazine

Jet2 launches an all-business 737-800NG charter product with 76 premium seats (Oct 2026–May 2027) Jet2 Charter has unveiled its first dedicated business-class configuration on a Boeing 737-800NG, reconfiguring the aircraft from a typical 189-seat layout to 76 business-class seats. The product is available to book for travel from October 2026 through May 2027, targeting demand for privacy and an “elevated travel experience.”

2026-04-16T09:55:15.185596-07:00

Jet2 launches an all-business 737-800NG charter product with 76 premium seats (Oct 2026–May 2027)

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Boeing and Millennium Space roll out “Resolute” mid-class satellite bus as US Space Force pushes faster production Boeing and Millennium Space Systems unveiled “Resolute,” a mid-class satellite platform designed to expand production capacity and clear a growing backlog of orders. The companies said they are targeting 26 deliveries in 2026, aligning with US Space Force pressure to increase throughput and speed.

2026-04-16T08:11:24.023214-07:00

Boeing and Millennium Space roll out “Resolute” mid-class satellite bus as US Space Force pushes faster production

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737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court Attorneys for passengers killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes are asking a US appeals court to reconsider a decision not to reinstate criminal fraud charges against the airframer. The new petition, filed 14 April and backed by more than two dozen families, targets the prior dismissal of prosecutors’ case.

2026-04-16T08:11:23.020254-07:00

737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court

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El Al converts options and orders up to 12 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners in a $1.5bn deal El Al Israel Airlines has confirmed it is turning previously held options into firm orders for six additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with options covering another six widebodies. The transaction is valued at about $1.5bn and is intended to expand its long-haul fleet capacity.

2026-04-16T07:09:38.728083-07:00

El Al converts options and orders up to 12 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners in a $1.5bn deal

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Bucher picked to provide SWISS cabin solutions for 777-300ER retrofit; A330-300 renewal continues Bucher will supply cabin solutions for SWISS’s Boeing 777-300ER retrofit, extending its role in the airline’s widebody cabin refresh. The supplier also continues work on SWISS’s Airbus A330-300 renewal programme, signaling parallel execution across the carrier’s long-haul fleet.

2026-04-16T06:57:20.590086-07:00

Bucher picked to provide SWISS cabin solutions for 777-300ER retrofit; A330-300 renewal continues

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NTSB schedules May 19–20 investigative hearing into UPS Flight 2976 MD-11F crash near Louisville

FAA decision on extending 777F Classic production pushed past May 1 as Boeing seeks rule exemption

National Airlines takes first Boeing 777-200F, targeting 777F entry in early Q2 2026

El Al converts options and orders up to 12 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners in a $1.5bn deal

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