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China Airlines approves $876M order for two additional Boeing 777Fs, expanding its 777 freighter orderbook

China Airlines’ board approved the purchase of two additional Boeing 777 freighters on 26 May in a deal valued at about $876 million, adding to a November 2025 order for six Boeing freighters. The stock-exchange disclosure signals continued investment in widebody freighter capacity.

2026-05-27T19:30:12.522611-07:00

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Lufthansa begins A380 business‑class retrofit across entire fleet, opts for Thompson Vantage XL amid Allegris delays

2026-01-30T03:09:41.449398-08:00

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Lufthansa expands 100th‑anniversary heritage fleet and launches Project FOX with largest cabin refresh

2026-02-04T06:35:42.651332-08:00

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VC-25B “Bridge” Boeing 747 completes modification, flight testing; set for summer Air Force One rollout

2026-05-01T15:57:23.293694-07:00

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China Airlines approves $876M order for two additional Boeing 777Fs, expanding its 777 freighter orderbook China Airlines’ board approved the purchase of two additional Boeing 777 freighters on 26 May in a deal valued at about $876 million, adding to a November 2025 order for six Boeing freighters. The stock-exchange disclosure signals continued investment in widebody freighter capacity.

2026-05-27T19:30:12.522611-07:00

China Airlines approves $876M order for two additional Boeing 777Fs, expanding its 777 freighter orderbook

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Stratolaunch and Missile Defense Agency complete March hypersonic test with reusable Talon-A3, launched from an operational ex-V Stratolaunch says it flew a March hypersonic test for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency using its reusable Talon-A3 vehicle, launched from the company’s carrier aircraft (Spirit of Mojave) configured for the mission. The sortie—now disclosed—aims to mature new hypersonic technologies via continued reuse and flight validation.

2026-05-21T12:39:25.249024-07:00

Stratolaunch and Missile Defense Agency complete March hypersonic test with reusable Talon-A3, launched from an operational ex-V

AeroTime

Korean Air retires the 747 into a classroom, unveiling a donated Boeing 747 at California Science Centre’s Korean Air Aviation G Korean Air has unveiled a donated Boeing 747 aircraft at the California Science Centre’s newly named Korean Air Aviation Gallery in Los Angeles. The display marks a milestone in the carrier’s long-running partnership with the Los Angeles community, repurposing a retired “Queen of the Skies” into an educational exhibit.

2026-05-13T08:19:36.075254-07:00

Korean Air retires the 747 into a classroom, unveiling a donated Boeing 747 at California Science Centre’s Korean Air Aviation G

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VC-25B “Bridge” Boeing 747 completes modification, flight testing; set for summer Air Force One rollout The U.S. Air Force says its modified Boeing 747-8i VC-25B “Bridge” interim Air Force One aircraft has finished the modification and flight-testing regime and is now being painted for a summer introduction. The Qatar-gifted aircraft is on track for delivery to the Presidential Airlift Group this summer.

2026-05-01T15:57:23.293694-07:00

VC-25B “Bridge” Boeing 747 completes modification, flight testing; set for summer Air Force One rollout

AeroTime

Ontic adds 747 teardown program to expand MRO parts availability for aging fleets Ontic is expanding its MRO push with a new 747 teardown program designed to improve parts availability for operators flying older widebodies. The initiative is positioned as part of a broader MRO expansion strategy focused on sustaining aircraft fleets where spares supply and component sourcing can constrain operational reliability.

2026-04-22T14:23:32.233402-07:00

Ontic adds 747 teardown program to expand MRO parts availability for aging fleets

The War Zone

Test flights continue for Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8i as USAF targets interim Air Force One delivery this summer The US Air Force says the Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8i—undergoing test flights—remains on track for delivery this summer as an interim Air Force One. The milestone follows rapid conversion efforts aimed at limiting changes to compress the VIP modification schedule.

2026-04-17T16:29:57.733275-07:00

Test flights continue for Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8i as USAF targets interim Air Force One delivery this summer

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Kenya Airways adds Boeing 747 freighter capacity via partnership to boost long‑haul cargo operations Kenya Airways has deployed a Boeing 747 freighter under a capacity agreement to immediately expand its long‑haul cargo capability, adding dedicated lift and schedule flexibility for international freight flows. The move complements belly‑hold services and targets growing Africa‑to‑global cargo demand.

2026-03-16T00:57:57.973083-07:00

Kenya Airways adds Boeing 747 freighter capacity via partnership to boost long‑haul cargo operations

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USAF rolls out red, white, dark blue and gold livery across executive airlift; C-32A sighted in proposed VC-25B scheme The U.S. Air Force has begun rolling out a new red, white, dark blue and gold paint scheme across its executive airlift fleet — including the next‑generation VC‑25B Air Force One — after reversing earlier decisions. A C‑32A often used as Air Force Two was recently photographed in the new livery.

2026-02-17T11:21:10.672083-08:00

USAF rolls out red, white, dark blue and gold livery across executive airlift; C-32A sighted in proposed VC-25B scheme

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China Airlines approves $876M order for two additional Boeing 777Fs, expanding its 777 freighter orderbook

Lufthansa begins A380 business‑class retrofit across entire fleet, opts for Thompson Vantage XL amid Allegris delays

Lufthansa expands 100th‑anniversary heritage fleet and launches Project FOX with largest cabin refresh

VC-25B “Bridge” Boeing 747 completes modification, flight testing; set for summer Air Force One rollout

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