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Singapore Airlines weighs 50+ widebody order between Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X

Singapore Airlines is reported to be in talks with both Airbus and Boeing for a major long-haul fleet renewal package covering at least 50 of their largest widebodies—either Airbus A350-1000s or Boeing 777Xs—according to industry sources. The discussions are framed as supporting the carrier’s next phase of growth from next decade.

2026-06-04T03:56:32.352502-07:00

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Emirates promotes Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri—its first Emirati female captains—on the Boeing 777

2026-06-04T02:02:30.004752-07:00

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Boeing 777-9 certification slips to early 2027 as Lufthansa expected to take launch-operator role

2026-06-02T04:02:10.614759-07:00

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

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

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Singapore Airlines weighs 50+ widebody order between Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X Singapore Airlines is reported to be in talks with both Airbus and Boeing for a major long-haul fleet renewal package covering at least 50 of their largest widebodies—either Airbus A350-1000s or Boeing 777Xs—according to industry sources. The discussions are framed as supporting the carrier’s next phase of growth from next decade.

2026-06-04T03:56:32.352502-07:00

Singapore Airlines weighs 50+ widebody order between Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X

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Emirates promotes Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri—its first Emirati female captains—on the Boeing 777 Emirates has promoted Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri to captain, marking the airline’s first Emirati female pilots to reach command. Both women progressed through Emirates’ cadet pilot pathway and now fly the Boeing 777 fleet.

2026-06-04T02:02:30.004752-07:00

Emirates promotes Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri—its first Emirati female captains—on the Boeing 777

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Boeing 777-9 certification slips to early 2027 as Lufthansa expected to take launch-operator role Boeing’s widebody 777-9, long delayed, is now expected to receive FAA certification in early 2027, according to comments from the FAA chief. Lufthansa is also expected to become the launch operator, with the program reportedly surpassing 540 777-9 aircraft.

2026-06-02T04:02:10.614759-07:00

Boeing 777-9 certification slips to early 2027 as Lufthansa expected to take launch-operator role

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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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Boeing’s 777X: 2027 service target meets ongoing certification uncertainty as company continues building ahead of approval Boeing says it hopes to secure 777X certification “in the coming months,” aiming for commercial entry into service in 2027. The program has reportedly already produced more than 20 777X units without certification, while Boeing remains noncommittal on key details around the aircraft’s technical path to approval.

2026-05-19T00:24:34.362032-07:00

Boeing’s 777X: 2027 service target meets ongoing certification uncertainty as company continues building ahead of approval

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Boeing’s April sales surge lifts backlog above 6,200 jets as net orders nearly double year-to-date pace Boeing reported 135 net new orders in April—nearly doubling its first-quarter performance—and pushed year-to-date totals to 284 aircraft, its strongest start to a year since 2014. The backlog topped 6,200 jets, supported by April’s 136 commercial aircraft orders and 44 deliveries, including 28 777X and 25 787-10 orders.

2026-05-12T10:17:36.273635-07:00

Boeing’s April sales surge lifts backlog above 6,200 jets as net orders nearly double year-to-date pace

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Boeing books 28 undisclosed 777X commitments in April, taking 276 net orders for 2026 YTD as 777X nears first standard productio Boeing reported 109 unidentified widebody orders in April, including 28 commitments to the 777X family from an unnamed customer. With 777X standard production having flown first on May 7, the program is still characterized by steady demand despite certification delays, as Boeing’s 2026 net order total reaches 276.

2026-05-12T09:36:53.612587-07:00

Boeing books 28 undisclosed 777X commitments in April, taking 276 net orders for 2026 YTD as 777X nears first standard productio

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Boeing completes first flight of a production-model 777-9 for Lufthansa as launch-customer delivery uncertainty persists Boeing says a first production Boeing 777-9 aircraft built for Lufthansa has flown for the 777X program’s test phase following its Jan. 25 first flight milestone. Lufthansa is positionally still the launch customer, but continues refining contingencies as delay risk around the 777X remains in play.

2026-05-07T13:09:11.547811-07:00

Boeing completes first flight of a production-model 777-9 for Lufthansa as launch-customer delivery uncertainty persists

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Singapore Airlines weighs 50+ widebody order between Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X

Emirates promotes Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri—its first Emirati female captains—on the Boeing 777

Boeing 777-9 certification slips to early 2027 as Lufthansa expected to take launch-operator role

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

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