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Persistent GEnx engine fire aboard United 787-9 resisted onboard extinguishers and damaged surrounding components

Last month a fire inside the left GE Aerospace GEnx turbofan on a United Airlines Boeing 787-9 continued burning despite crew discharging onboard extinguisher bottles. The persistent blaze damaged components surrounding the engine, according to post-incident examination, raising questions about in-flight engine fire suppression effectiveness.

2026-04-09T11:36:17.854583-07:00

Airways Magazine

Alaska begins 787 proving flights to Europe ahead of Seattle–Rome launch

2026-04-09T11:19:42.081189-07:00

Inflight Online

Burrana installs RISE Power + PSS across Jetstar’s Boeing 787 fleet

2026-04-09T06:36:09.299304-07:00

FlightGlobal

UK probe: Ryanair 737 MAX crew failed checklist after fuel leak, left engine running

2026-04-09T04:51:40.688876-07:00

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Persistent GEnx engine fire aboard United 787-9 resisted onboard extinguishers and damaged surrounding components Last month a fire inside the left GE Aerospace GEnx turbofan on a United Airlines Boeing 787-9 continued burning despite crew discharging onboard extinguisher bottles. The persistent blaze damaged components surrounding the engine, according to post-incident examination, raising questions about in-flight engine fire suppression effectiveness.

2026-04-09T11:36:17.854583-07:00

Persistent GEnx engine fire aboard United 787-9 resisted onboard extinguishers and damaged surrounding components

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Alaska begins 787 proving flights to Europe ahead of Seattle–Rome launch Alaska Airlines has begun operating empty Boeing 787 validation flights to Europe as it finalizes preparations for inaugural Seattle–Rome service. The non‑revenue proving runs are being used to validate aircraft systems, crew procedures and route operations ahead of commercial launch.

2026-04-09T11:19:42.081189-07:00

Alaska begins 787 proving flights to Europe ahead of Seattle–Rome launch

The War Zone

Inside the USAF’s ‘Ghost’ Tanker Unit — Aboard the KC-135R Testbed We flew aboard a unique KC-135R that serves as the centerpiece of the U.S. Air Force’s aerial-refuelling test force. The elite 'ghost' tanker unit conducts in-flight testing of refuelling hardware, procedures and tactics to validate capability and support operational interoperability.

2026-04-09T10:38:52.069307-07:00

Inside the USAF’s ‘Ghost’ Tanker Unit — Aboard the KC-135R Testbed

Inflight Online

Burrana installs RISE Power + PSS across Jetstar’s Boeing 787 fleet Burrana has completed fleetwide installation of its RISE Power + PSS solution across Jetstar's Boeing 787 fleet. The retrofit equips Jetstar's 787s with Burrana's integrated power distribution and passenger service system, standardizing cabin systems and supporting commonization across the carrier's widebody fleet.

2026-04-09T06:36:09.299304-07:00

Burrana installs RISE Power + PSS across Jetstar’s Boeing 787 fleet

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UK probe: Ryanair 737 MAX crew failed checklist after fuel leak, left engine running UK investigators found pilots of a Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 did not complete the checklist after a fuel leak and left an engine running, increasing the risk of fire on landing. The Venice-to-Manchester flight on 24 April last year developed an imbalance in its main fuel tanks.

2026-04-09T04:51:40.688876-07:00

UK probe: Ryanair 737 MAX crew failed checklist after fuel leak, left engine running

Leeham News

Boeing will not launch new airplane programs until airlines, technology and production are ready; Renton 737 backlog remains CEO Kelly Ortberg has said Boeing will defer any new clean-sheet airplane programmes until airlines signal demand, the necessary technologies mature, and production capability is secure. Boeing still faces more than four dozen unfinished 737s clogging Renton, underscoring ongoing production constraints.

2026-04-09T00:31:35.688135-07:00

Boeing will not launch new airplane programs until airlines, technology and production are ready; Renton 737 backlog remains

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Boeing to open fourth 737 MAX 'North Line' in Everett this summer, targeting >47 jets/month Boeing will open a fourth 737 MAX final‑assembly line — the North Line — at its Everett complex this summer, the first time 737s will be built at the widebody plant. The line expands capacity, targeting over 47 aircraft per month and intended to support eventual MAX 10 production.

2026-04-09T00:16:32.851780-07:00

Boeing to open fourth 737 MAX 'North Line' in Everett this summer, targeting >47 jets/month

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Etihad to resume seasonal Abu Dhabi–Dhaka 4x‑weekly 777 service from 26 June 2026 Etihad Airways will relaunch seasonal Abu Dhabi–Dhaka flights from 26 June 2026 with four weekly rotations operated by a Boeing 777 (28 Business, 374 Economy). The June–October schedule targets strong passenger demand while expanding cargo capacity to strengthen UAE–Bangladesh trade links.

2026-04-08T18:46:59.477335-07:00

Etihad to resume seasonal Abu Dhabi–Dhaka 4x‑weekly 777 service from 26 June 2026

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Persistent GEnx engine fire aboard United 787-9 resisted onboard extinguishers and damaged surrounding components

Alaska begins 787 proving flights to Europe ahead of Seattle–Rome launch

Burrana installs RISE Power + PSS across Jetstar’s Boeing 787 fleet

UK probe: Ryanair 737 MAX crew failed checklist after fuel leak, left engine running

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