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ANA to retire its remaining Boeing 777-300 fleet by late 1Q27

All Nippon Airways plans to retire its last Boeing 777-300s by late first quarter 2027, ending the final segment of its 777-300 operations on a defined timeline. The decision signals a continuing fleet-shape shift as ANA manages capacity and modernization through the decade.

2026-05-04T19:46:27.952372-07:00

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U.S. Air Force clears T-7A Red Hawk for low-rate initial production; unlocks $219M contract for first 14 aircraft

2026-05-04T16:10:58.451980-07:00

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B-52CERP re-engineering clears critical design review as F130 swaps start this year

2026-05-04T09:31:48.002518-07:00

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India picks Boeing 767 tanker conversions via Israel Aerospace Industries over KC-46 cost rationale

2026-05-04T09:11:05.092211-07:00

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ANA to retire its remaining Boeing 777-300 fleet by late 1Q27 All Nippon Airways plans to retire its last Boeing 777-300s by late first quarter 2027, ending the final segment of its 777-300 operations on a defined timeline. The decision signals a continuing fleet-shape shift as ANA manages capacity and modernization through the decade.

2026-05-04T19:46:27.952372-07:00

ANA to retire its remaining Boeing 777-300 fleet by late 1Q27

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U.S. Air Force clears T-7A Red Hawk for low-rate initial production; unlocks $219M contract for first 14 aircraft The U.S. Air Force approved the Boeing T-7A Red Hawk for low-rate production following a Milestone C decision, authorizing a $219 million contract for the first 14 production aircraft. The service says LRIP entry represents a belated transition into a production ramp for the advanced trainer.

2026-05-04T16:10:58.451980-07:00

U.S. Air Force clears T-7A Red Hawk for low-rate initial production; unlocks $219M contract for first 14 aircraft

The War Zone

B-52CERP re-engineering clears critical design review as F130 swaps start this year The U.S. Air Force, Boeing and Rolls-Royce have passed the critical design review for the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP), enabling modifications to two B-52s. The first bomber will enter modification later in 2026 to begin replacing eight Pratt & Whitney TF33s with the Rolls-Royce F130 as Boeing prepares for a fleet-wide conversion.

2026-05-04T09:31:48.002518-07:00

B-52CERP re-engineering clears critical design review as F130 swaps start this year

AirInsight

India picks Boeing 767 tanker conversions via Israel Aerospace Industries over KC-46 cost rationale India has chosen Boeing 767 tanker conversions delivered through a partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries, passing over the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus. The decision is framed as cost-driven fleet planning, reshaping India’s aerial-refuelling recapitalisation approach and setting a new pathway for how the program is industrialised.

2026-05-04T09:11:05.092211-07:00

India picks Boeing 767 tanker conversions via Israel Aerospace Industries over KC-46 cost rationale

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NTSB data points to deliberate fuel cut-off in China Eastern 737-800 crash Newly released U.S. NTSB findings relating to China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735 (737-800) support a theory of intentional actions in the cockpit, including evidence that both engines were shut down shortly before the crash. The 2022 accident killed all 132 aboard, prompting renewed questions after years of limited disclosure by China’s authorities.

2026-05-04T02:05:43.283504-07:00

NTSB data points to deliberate fuel cut-off in China Eastern 737-800 crash

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Israel approves additional F-35 and F-15I buys, backing two new fighter squadrons and a 350 billion-shekel defense-manufacturing Israel’s defense ministry has given final approval to procure two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing, worth tens of billions of shekels. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also directed a 350 billion-shekel investment to boost advanced local defense manufacturing, citing a “crushing air superiority” posture after the Iran air war.

2026-05-03T02:57:03.011627-07:00

Israel approves additional F-35 and F-15I buys, backing two new fighter squadrons and a 350 billion-shekel defense-manufacturing

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Argentina pursuing Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker buy to sustain incoming F-16 fleet Argentina’s Air Force chief says the country is seeking two tankers to extend the range of second-hand F-16s transferred to the service. Buenos Aires is pursuing the acquisition of two Boeing KC-135R Stratotankers to support operations with the new F-16 Fighting Falcon jets.

2026-05-03T02:52:31.341474-07:00

Argentina pursuing Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker buy to sustain incoming F-16 fleet

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EgyptAir takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8, kicking off SMBC Aviation Capital–backed lease fleet renewal for 18 aircraft EgyptAir has inducted its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 into service, the initial delivery in a batch of 18 737-8 jets leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. The handover marks the start of a broader narrowbody fleet modernization program for the carrier.

2026-05-03T00:54:21.586808-07:00

EgyptAir takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8, kicking off SMBC Aviation Capital–backed lease fleet renewal for 18 aircraft

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ANA to retire its remaining Boeing 777-300 fleet by late 1Q27

U.S. Air Force clears T-7A Red Hawk for low-rate initial production; unlocks $219M contract for first 14 aircraft

B-52CERP re-engineering clears critical design review as F130 swaps start this year

India picks Boeing 767 tanker conversions via Israel Aerospace Industries over KC-46 cost rationale

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