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politico.eu • Chris Lunday

Germany combat drone procurement stalls as officials split over Boeing’s Ghost Bat vs European alternatives

Germany’s effort to field a new combat drone is at risk of delay amid internal government divisions over whether to procure Boeing Australia’s Ghost Bat or pursue European alternatives. The disagreement is reportedly centered on sourcing decisions, with the lack of alignment threatening schedule certainty.

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2026-07-22T19:33:31.539607-07:00

Aviation Source

Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders

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2026-07-22T15:02:41.989588-07:00

Politico

Beijing demands parts and service guarantees stall Boeing purchase talks amid risk of future US export restrictions

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2026-07-22T15:09:01.296588-07:00

Bloomberg

NTSB warns Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary over public comments tied to passenger-suction Boeing 737 NG window/engine incident; prob

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2026-07-22T11:40:33.572915-07:00

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Germany combat drone procurement stalls as officials split over Boeing’s Ghost Bat vs European alternatives Germany’s effort to field a new combat drone is at risk of delay amid internal government divisions over whether to procure Boeing Australia’s Ghost Bat or pursue European alternatives. The disagreement is reportedly centered on sourcing decisions, with the lack of alignment threatening schedule certainty.

2026-07-22T19:33:31.539607-07:00

Germany combat drone procurement stalls as officials split over Boeing’s Ghost Bat vs European alternatives

Politico

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Beijing demands parts and service guarantees stall Boeing purchase talks amid risk of future US export restrictions China’s push for assurances on parts supply and service support has disrupted a Boeing purchase agreement, with the proposal “falling apart” as Boeing grapples with the prospect of further US export restrictions. The standoff centers on whether Beijing can secure long-term support coverage under changing trade controls.

2026-07-22T15:09:01.296588-07:00

Beijing demands parts and service guarantees stall Boeing purchase talks amid risk of future US export restrictions

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Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders Air China, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines placed an order for 95 Airbus aircraft valued at $15.3 billion, reinforcing China’s fleet expansion plans. Separately, lessor AerCap ordered 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to meet growing widebody demand and extend its already large 787 footprint.

2026-07-22T15:02:41.989588-07:00

Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders

Bloomberg

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NTSB warns Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary over public comments tied to passenger-suction Boeing 737 NG window/engine incident; prob The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said it has not ruled out age or service issues in its investigation of a Boeing 737 NG incident in which an uncontained engine failure left a window partially dislodged and a passenger was partly sucked out. In a July 22, 2026 formal warning letter, the NTSB admonished Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary not to make public comments while the probe continues.

2026-07-22T11:40:33.572915-07:00

NTSB warns Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary over public comments tied to passenger-suction Boeing 737 NG window/engine incident; prob

FlightGlobal

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Investigators probe tail-strike during landing of Kalitta Air converted Boeing 777-300ER freighter at Cincinnati US investigators are examining a tail-strike on landing involving a Kalitta Air Boeing 777-300ER converted freighter at Cincinnati. The aircraft had arrived from Brussels on 19 July, and the probe focuses on the modification-related configuration and landing circumstances.

2026-07-22T08:42:29.767868-07:00

Investigators probe tail-strike during landing of Kalitta Air converted Boeing 777-300ER freighter at Cincinnati

FlightGlobal

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Boeing weighs multi-technology updates to lift 777X range, including MTOW changes and higher GE9X thrust Boeing is considering “multiple technologies” to improve the 777X family’s capabilities, with a focus on increasing aircraft range. The options under discussion include adjustments to maximum take-off weight (MTOW) and thrust increases using GE Aerospace’s GE9X turbofans.

2026-07-22T07:25:16.276989-07:00

Boeing weighs multi-technology updates to lift 777X range, including MTOW changes and higher GE9X thrust

Bloomberg

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Airbus European loan draws renewed US and Boeing scrutiny after subsidy dispute settlement Airbus and Boeing have settled their long-running subsidy dispute, but a newly proposed European loan for Airbus is prompting fresh attention and debate from the US and Boeing. The development is adding fuel to renewed scrutiny over how aircraft financing may be treated under subsidy and trade rules.

2026-07-22T04:09:04.000457-07:00

Airbus European loan draws renewed US and Boeing scrutiny after subsidy dispute settlement

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Boeing faces B777X readiness delays as FAA accelerates B737 MAX/B787 certification and says the next narrowbody program is unlik Emirates president Tim Clark said Boeing’s first B777X aircraft—produced earlier—will not be accepted due to substantial work still required after production. Separately, the FAA says it has increased Boeing-aircraft certification resources by 35%–40% and authorized airworthiness certificates for B737 MAX and B787 aircraft after the production process ends (effective July 20, 2026). Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg also indicated a successor to the B737 MAX is not expected until after financial stabilization, around the end of the decade.

2026-07-22T04:07:39.339538-07:00

Boeing faces B777X readiness delays as FAA accelerates B737 MAX/B787 certification and says the next narrowbody program is unlik