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UK CAA opens inquiry after Air India 787-8 departed Heathrow with suspected fuel-cutoff switch fault

UK regulators opened a safety inquiry after an Air India 787-8 departed London Heathrow for Bengaluru despite a suspected fuel cutoff-switch fault; the CAA has demanded an immediate safety plan and warned of regulatory action. India's DGCA inspected the carrier's Dreamliners and reported no defects in the switches.

2026-02-04T09:09:05.740709-08:00

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Boeing signs record landing-gear exchange deal with Singapore Airlines covering 75+ 737 MAX and 787s

2026-02-04T11:34:07.364331-08:00

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SAS in talks with Boeing and Airbus on large widebody order

2026-02-04T10:18:24.030993-08:00

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Silk Way West receives fourth of six Boeing 777Fs, retires two 747‑400 freighters

2026-02-04T06:16:34.058842-08:00

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Boeing Defense to Cut About 300 Supply‑Chain Jobs Boeing is eliminating roughly 300 supply‑chain positions from its defense division and will notify affected employees this week, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the decision. The reductions target the team responsible for procurement and supplier coordination across Boeing’s defense programs.

2026-02-04T15:43:37.249494-08:00

Boeing Defense to Cut About 300 Supply‑Chain Jobs

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Boeing signs record landing-gear exchange deal with Singapore Airlines covering 75+ 737 MAX and 787s Boeing has signed its largest-ever landing-gear exchange contract with the Singapore Airlines Group at the Singapore Airshow, covering more than 75 737 MAX and 787 aircraft. Boeing will supply ready-to-install landing gear to reduce spare inventories and minimise aircraft downtime with flexible overhaul scheduling.

2026-02-04T11:34:07.364331-08:00

Boeing signs record landing-gear exchange deal with Singapore Airlines covering 75+ 737 MAX and 787s

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SAS in talks with Boeing and Airbus on large widebody order SAS AB is negotiating with Boeing and Airbus on a large widebody jet order, the carrier’s CEO told Bloomberg, reflecting a bet on rising long‑haul travel demand. If formalised, the deal would reshape SAS’s fleet plan and compete for limited OEM widebody delivery slots.

2026-02-04T10:18:24.030993-08:00

SAS in talks with Boeing and Airbus on large widebody order

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UK CAA opens inquiry after Air India 787-8 departed Heathrow with suspected fuel-cutoff switch fault UK regulators opened a safety inquiry after an Air India 787-8 departed London Heathrow for Bengaluru despite a suspected fuel cutoff-switch fault; the CAA has demanded an immediate safety plan and warned of regulatory action. India's DGCA inspected the carrier's Dreamliners and reported no defects in the switches.

2026-02-04T09:09:05.740709-08:00

UK CAA opens inquiry after Air India 787-8 departed Heathrow with suspected fuel-cutoff switch fault

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Silk Way West receives fourth of six Boeing 777Fs, retires two 747‑400 freighters Silk Way West has taken delivery of its fourth factory‑new Boeing 777 Freighter, flown direct from Seattle, as part of a six‑ship order. The Baku carrier has retired two 747‑400Fs; its total fleet now stands at 12 and remaining 777F deliveries are due by 2027.

2026-02-04T06:16:34.058842-08:00

Silk Way West receives fourth of six Boeing 777Fs, retires two 747‑400 freighters

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Boeing delivers 35 777Fs in 2025 as it seeks emissions exemption; Cathay Cargo warns of freighter squeeze until A350F arrivals Boeing recorded 35 777 freighter deliveries and 15 new 777F orders in 2025 while pursuing an emissions exemption to permit sales beyond a 2027 cutoff. Hong Kong’s Cathay Cargo — operating 20 freighters (all 747Fs) — says capacity will remain tight until six A350Fs enter service.

2026-02-04T03:54:09.020579-08:00

Boeing delivers 35 777Fs in 2025 as it seeks emissions exemption; Cathay Cargo warns of freighter squeeze until A350F arrivals

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U.S. approves $3 billion sustainment package for Saudi Arabia’s F-15 fleet The U.S. State Department approved a potential $3.0 billion Foreign Military Sale to provide in‑service sustainment and related support for the Royal Saudi Air Force’s Boeing F‑15 fleet. The approval clears the way for contract negotiations covering maintenance, spare parts and long‑term logistics support.

2026-02-04T03:07:20.225012-08:00

U.S. approves $3 billion sustainment package for Saudi Arabia’s F-15 fleet

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Boeing to begin H1 deliveries of higher‑MTOW 787‑9/787‑10 offering more range or cargo Boeing will begin delivering upgraded 787‑9 and 787‑10 Dreamliners in the first half of the year, featuring a higher maximum take‑off weight that lets operators choose increased range or expanded cargo capacity. The lead aircraft is in final assembly and they're nearing certification; Boeing expects 777X certification in H2.

2026-02-03T20:13:35.813443-08:00

Boeing to begin H1 deliveries of higher‑MTOW 787‑9/787‑10 offering more range or cargo

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UK CAA opens inquiry after Air India 787-8 departed Heathrow with suspected fuel-cutoff switch fault

Boeing signs record landing-gear exchange deal with Singapore Airlines covering 75+ 737 MAX and 787s

SAS in talks with Boeing and Airbus on large widebody order

Silk Way West receives fourth of six Boeing 777Fs, retires two 747‑400 freighters

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