News

Aviation Source • Len Varley

Boeing delivers first two 787-9 Dreamliners to Riyadh Air, starting its widebody ramp

Boeing has handed over the first two 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Riyadh Air in Riyadh on June 5, 2026. The delivery marks the start of the carrier’s owned widebody build-out, supporting its early long-haul network plans.

2026-06-07T10:01:17.995692-07:00

Skift

United CEO Scott Kirby: engine shortages will be the “biggest constraint” on near-term growth and fleet plans

2026-06-07T09:15:03.588965-07:00

FlightGlobal

LATAM uses IATA AGM in Rio to press Boeing on 787 delivery delays while preparing to launch Embraer E195-E2 routes

2026-06-07T04:58:12.160791-07:00

Leeham News

Boeing clears FAA Phase 4B certification testing step for 777X

2026-06-07T05:11:29.419882-07:00

News Timeline

Aviation Source

Boeing delivers first two 787-9 Dreamliners to Riyadh Air, starting its widebody ramp Boeing has handed over the first two 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Riyadh Air in Riyadh on June 5, 2026. The delivery marks the start of the carrier’s owned widebody build-out, supporting its early long-haul network plans.

2026-06-07T10:01:17.995692-07:00

Boeing delivers first two 787-9 Dreamliners to Riyadh Air, starting its widebody ramp

Skift

United CEO Scott Kirby: engine shortages will be the “biggest constraint” on near-term growth and fleet plans United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said engine shortages—particularly the industry’s reliance on a single engine type per aircraft—will be the largest near-term constraint on aircraft availability. His comments also drew direct criticism of Boeing and Airbus for building platforms tied to limited powerplant supply.

2026-06-07T09:15:03.588965-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby: engine shortages will be the “biggest constraint” on near-term growth and fleet plans

Leeham News

❗️

Boeing clears FAA Phase 4B certification testing step for 777X Boeing has received FAA approval to proceed with TIA Phase 4B certification testing for the 777X, the next major step toward type certification for the long-delayed widebody program. The milestone is aimed at reducing remaining certification uncertainty and keeping the 777X on its customer schedule trajectory.

2026-06-07T05:11:29.419882-07:00

Boeing clears FAA Phase 4B certification testing step for 777X

FlightGlobal

❗️

LATAM uses IATA AGM in Rio to press Boeing on 787 delivery delays while preparing to launch Embraer E195-E2 routes Ahead of its first Embraer E195-E2 deliveries in Q4, LATAM Airlines Group says it is “keen” to open more long-haul destinations but remains frustrated by Boeing widebody delivery delays, claiming it has not taken delivery of a single Boeing aircraft on time. The carrier plans to unveil new E2 destinations by end-July. LATAM is hosting the 82nd IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, with about 1,500 industry and government leaders expected.

2026-06-07T04:58:12.160791-07:00

LATAM uses IATA AGM in Rio to press Boeing on 787 delivery delays while preparing to launch Embraer E195-E2 routes

Reuters

❗️

Boeing services chief says it can sustain China with aftermarket parts for Trump-era 200-jet commitment Boeing’s top services executive said the company can provide aftermarket parts support to China tied to a 200-plane order announced after President Donald Trump’s Beijing visit. The comments address long-term sustainment requirements for the order and help frame whether delivery follow-through depends on logistics and compliance readiness.

2026-06-06T15:18:57.867611-07:00

Boeing services chief says it can sustain China with aftermarket parts for Trump-era 200-jet commitment

Reuters

❗️

Southwest pushes Boeing 737 MAX 7 revenue entry to 2027, keeps fleet strategy centered on the MAX family Southwest COO Andrew Watterson said the Boeing 737 MAX 7’s long delay now targets revenue service in 2027. The carrier is choosing not to add another aircraft type to hedge timing risk, maintaining a focus on the MAX family as it manages the delivery-to-entry gap.

2026-06-06T14:45:14.688777-07:00

Southwest pushes Boeing 737 MAX 7 revenue entry to 2027, keeps fleet strategy centered on the MAX family

FlightGlobal

WestJet plans to retire 737-700s and accelerate 737 MAX 8 replacement this year to cut fuel burn WestJet will replace older Boeing 737-700 aircraft with new 737 MAX 8s starting this year, retiring the 737NGs as a direct response to fuel-burn economics. The move reshapes the carrier’s single-aisle fleet mix by swapping legacy capacity for newer, more efficient performance.

2026-06-06T10:58:07.191696-07:00

WestJet plans to retire 737-700s and accelerate 737 MAX 8 replacement this year to cut fuel burn

FlightGlobal

WestJet to retire 737NGs to mitigate fuel impact

2026-06-06T10:58:07.191696-07:00

WestJet to retire 737NGs to mi

Menu

Boeing News

Boeing delivers first two 787-9 Dreamliners to Riyadh Air, starting its widebody ramp

United CEO Scott Kirby: engine shortages will be the “biggest constraint” on near-term growth and fleet plans

LATAM uses IATA AGM in Rio to press Boeing on 787 delivery delays while preparing to launch Embraer E195-E2 routes

Boeing clears FAA Phase 4B certification testing step for 777X

News Timeline