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Boeing says it remains in coordination with NASA to determine when the CST-100 Starliner commercial crew vehicle can fly its next mission to the International Space Station as a cargo flight. The update centers on scheduling decisions tied to readiness and mission planning.
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A draft UN report says aircraft associated with a Boeing 727-linked operation—linked by Reuters to a U.S. military contractor’s business network—moved weapons and drones for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces. The findings raise further questions about sanctions compliance and the networks enabling armed-group resupply.
Boeing says it remains in coordination with NASA to determine when the CST-100 Starliner commercial crew vehicle can fly its next mission to the International Space Station as a cargo flight. The update centers on scheduling decisions tied to readiness and mission planning.
At Farnborough International Airshow, neither Airbus nor Boeing unveiled a completely new trajectory, but Boeing returned with a notably large share of total aircraft orders, reinforcing market perceptions of rising trust in Boeing. The cluster also highlights Airbus’ balancing act between shareholder returns and long-horizon clean-sheet aircraft ambitions.
Boeing says GE Aerospace has paused deliveries of the GE9X turbofan for the 777-9 due to a previously disclosed durability issue involving a crack in a mid-seal. Boeing expects GE9X shipments to resume this quarter, targeting October.
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Boeing reported a larger-than-expected Q2 loss, citing a $280 million charge tied to the troubled VC-25B Air Force One replacement. The company says it remains on track to deliver the first two modified B747-8(VC-25B) aircraft in 2028, even as it continues to pay out of pocket for cost overruns. Revenue rose to $24.6 billion, with free cash flow improving as turnaround plans gained momentum.
ValueJet has secured its first Boeing 737-800, marking an initial milestone in upgrading and expanding its fleet. The move positions the carrier to add new single-aisle capacity as it builds out its operating base and growth plans in Nigeria.
The FAA says improperly fitted seats could injure passengers and crew during an emergency landing, and has directed operators of several hundred Boeing 737 MAX jets to inspect seats. The regulator warned the seats may not have been properly installed.
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India is advancing a hub-and-spoke international network proposal covering 44 airports, including four major hubs. In parallel, Air India is rolling out hub feeder connectivity from Amritsar via “Easy Connect” and is restoring Delhi–Toronto nonstops from Aug. 1, 2026 by eliminating the Vienna fuel stop. ATR also argues regional turboprop aviation can strengthen archipelago connectivity across Indonesia.
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