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DOJ weighs dropping fraud charges against Boeing in 737 MAX case

Attorneys for families of the 346 victims of two 737 MAX crashes say the US DOJ plans to drop criminal fraud charges against Boeing, opting instead for a non-prosecution agreement over its 737 MAX certification, a move the families vow to challenge in court.

2025-05-16T08:19:00.153258-07:00

FlightGlobal

Etihad to Launch First-Ever Charlotte–Abu Dhabi Nonstop Service in May 2026

2025-05-16T02:42:49.373584-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Qatar Airways inks record agreement for up to 210 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777X widebodies

2025-05-14T10:26:57.205106-07:00

Skift

United Debuts Premium-Heavy ‘Elevated’ Interiors on 787-9 with Polaris Studio Upsell

2025-05-13T04:04:47.456294-07:00

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DOJ weighs dropping fraud charges against Boeing in 737 MAX case Attorneys for families of the 346 victims of two 737 MAX crashes say the US DOJ plans to drop criminal fraud charges against Boeing, opting instead for a non-prosecution agreement over its 737 MAX certification, a move the families vow to challenge in court.

2025-05-16T08:19:00.153258-07:00

DOJ weighs dropping fraud charges against Boeing in 737 MAX case

armyrecognition.com

UK to Produce Chinook CH-47ER in US, First Delivery Slated for 2027 The UK Ministry of Defence will begin US-based production of the CH-47ER heavy-lift helicopter, with the first aircraft due in 2027. The extended-range ER variant, to be built by Boeing and subcontractors, aims to replace older Chinooks and boost the RAF's strategic airlift capabilities.

2025-05-16T07:31:36.615031-07:00

UK to Produce Chinook CH-47ER in US, First Delivery Slated for 2027

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Etihad Airways Orders 28 Boeing Widebodies in $14.5B Fleet Expansion Etihad Airways has placed an order for 28 Boeing wide-body jets valued at $14.5 billion, marking a major step in its rapid fleet expansion over the next several years. The deal, announced during President Trump’s visit to the Gulf, underscores the UAE carrier’s aggressive growth strategy.

2025-05-16T07:18:53.327480-07:00

Etihad Airways Orders 28 Boeing Widebodies in $14.5B Fleet Expansion

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GE9X for Boeing 777X Enters Production Ahead of 2026 Debut GE Aerospace has begun serial production of the GE9X, the highest-thrust commercial jet engine, to power Boeing’s long-delayed 777X. The milestone secures engine availability for the 777-9’s planned world debut in 2026 and underpins ongoing certification tests.

2025-05-16T04:57:04.006216-07:00

GE9X for Boeing 777X Enters Production Ahead of 2026 Debut

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Etihad to Launch Charlotte–Abu Dhabi Nonstop Service in 2026 Starting May 4, 2026, Etihad Airways will operate four weekly Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights between Abu Dhabi and Charlotte, marking the first nonstop link between the Middle East and one of America’s fastest-growing cities.

2025-05-16T02:42:49.373584-07:00

Etihad to Launch Charlotte–Abu Dhabi Nonstop Service in 2026

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Brake Fire on Southwest 737 MAX 8 Destroys Two Main Tires During Las Vegas Landing A brake fire on a Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 during its May 9 landing at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport destroyed two main landing-gear tires. The incident highlights thermal-runaway risks in high-utilization narrow-body operations and the critical need for robust brake monitoring and containment measures.

2025-05-15T19:47:56.827646-07:00

Brake Fire on Southwest 737 MAX 8 Destroys Two Main Tires During Las Vegas Landing

Reuters

Etihad Orders 28 Boeing 787s and 777Xs in $14.5B US–UAE Trade Deal Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways signed an agreement to acquire 28 American-made Boeing widebody jets—including 787 Dreamliners and 777X models powered by GE engines—in a $14.5 billion purchase announced during President Trump’s US–UAE trade discussions, bolstering the carrier’s long-haul fleet expansion through 2030.

2025-05-15T13:06:28.914746-07:00

Etihad Orders 28 Boeing 787s and 777Xs in $14.5B US–UAE Trade Deal

Airways Magazine

Icelandair expands winter network with up to four weekly Edinburgh–Reykjavik flights from Sept. 12, 2025 Icelandair will launch a seasonal Edinburgh–Reykjavik route on September 12, 2025, operating three to four weekly Boeing 737 MAX 8 flights through April 12, 2026. The service, its second Scottish destination after Glasgow, forms part of the carrier’s expanded winter 2025–26 network.

2025-05-15T09:34:46.632411-07:00

Icelandair expands winter network with up to four weekly Edinburgh–Reykjavik flights from Sept. 12, 2025

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