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Trent 1000 XE durability upgrades restore Boeing 787 powerplant parity as Rolls-Royce targets fresh orders and expands UK/Derby

Rolls-Royce says durability improvements to the Trent 1000 XE have returned the Boeing 787 engine to competitive parity with the GE Aerospace GEnx, supported by time-on-wing gains. LATAM is cited as a flagship recovery case with three new 787s powered by Trent 1000. Separately, Rolls-Royce Submarines broke ground on a new Derby manufacturing facility as Raynesway is set to double in size to support UK and Australia defense commitments.

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2026-07-06T05:15:05.908995-07:00

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Saudia Group orders four Boeing 777 freighters, including first deliveries targeted for Q4 2026

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2026-07-05T23:14:40.596737-07:00

Reuters

Boeing launches fourth 737 MAX final assembly line in Everett (“North Line”), first 737 build outside Renton, as 737-10 certific

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2026-07-06T00:59:34.248291-07:00

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Boeing North Line starts while Renton still runs ~19% below stated rate; Airbus’s “Rate 75” stresses production planning

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2026-07-06T05:14:41.574153-07:00

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MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed test flight supports F-15EX operations, tanker refuels during Pacific Valiant Shield The US Air Force flew the uncrewed MQ-28 Ghost Bat alongside an F-15EX during Valiant Shield exercises based in the Northern Mariana Islands. The MQ-28 also conducted airborne refueling from a HC-130J, demonstrating side-by-side teaming and sustainment with existing fighter and tanking assets in a live training scenario.

2026-07-06T10:15:44.380916-07:00

MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed test flight supports F-15EX operations, tanker refuels during Pacific Valiant Shield

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Trent 1000 XE durability upgrades restore Boeing 787 powerplant parity as Rolls-Royce targets fresh orders and expands UK/Derby Rolls-Royce says durability improvements to the Trent 1000 XE have returned the Boeing 787 engine to competitive parity with the GE Aerospace GEnx, supported by time-on-wing gains. LATAM is cited as a flagship recovery case with three new 787s powered by Trent 1000. Separately, Rolls-Royce Submarines broke ground on a new Derby manufacturing facility as Raynesway is set to double in size to support UK and Australia defense commitments.

2026-07-06T05:15:05.908995-07:00

Trent 1000 XE durability upgrades restore Boeing 787 powerplant parity as Rolls-Royce targets fresh orders and expands UK/Derby

AirInsight

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Boeing North Line starts while Renton still runs ~19% below stated rate; Airbus’s “Rate 75” stresses production planning Boeing’s North Line opens, but MSN-level performance indicates Renton is operating about 19% below its stated production rate. The report adds that Airbus’s “Rate 75” ramp is also straining, underscoring supply-chain and execution risk for the duopoly’s near-term delivery commitments.

2026-07-06T05:14:41.574153-07:00

Boeing North Line starts while Renton still runs ~19% below stated rate; Airbus’s “Rate 75” stresses production planning

Reuters

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Boeing launches fourth 737 MAX final assembly line in Everett (“North Line”), first 737 build outside Renton, as 737-10 certific Boeing is putting a fourth 737 MAX final-assembly line into operation at its Everett, Washington complex—the “North Line” that marks the first time the MAX has been assembled outside Renton. The move is designed to expand narrowbody capacity and support future output planning, including the forthcoming 737 MAX 10, which remains awaiting FAA certification for deliveries.

2026-07-06T00:59:34.248291-07:00

Boeing launches fourth 737 MAX final assembly line in Everett (“North Line”), first 737 build outside Renton, as 737-10 certific

FlightGlobal

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Thai Airways CEO flags long-haul widebody decision within 1–2 years, weighs Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X Thai Airways International will assess its options for a long-haul widebody aircraft replacement and expects to make a decision within one to two years, according to CEO Chai Eamsiri. In the near-term evaluation, the airline is comparing the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X programs.

2026-07-06T00:14:36.519739-07:00

Thai Airways CEO flags long-haul widebody decision within 1–2 years, weighs Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X

FlightGlobal

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Saudia Group orders four Boeing 777 freighters, including first deliveries targeted for Q4 2026 Saudia Group has agreed with Boeing for four additional 777 freighters, with the first delivery scheduled for Q4 2026. Saudia Cargo frames the move as a growth milestone tied to expanding international cargo capacity and reinforcing a network across four continents—while Saudia faces political scrutiny over related 777 acquisitions.

2026-07-05T23:14:40.596737-07:00

Saudia Group orders four Boeing 777 freighters, including first deliveries targeted for Q4 2026

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United grounds newest Boeing 787-9 again after recurring TCAS failure following return from Boeing repairs United Airlines’ newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, configured with the “Elevated” premium interior, was returned to Boeing for recurring failures, then was grounded again on 3 July over TCAS issues after reportedly being on the London leg. The reports point to continued TCAS malfunction risk despite prior Boeing maintenance actions.

2026-07-04T13:46:27.095431-07:00

United grounds newest Boeing 787-9 again after recurring TCAS failure following return from Boeing repairs

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Saudia denies selling five Boeing 777-200ERs to Iran, saying the aircraft were sold to a foreign buyer in 2023 Saudia says it sold five Boeing 777-200ER widebodies to a foreign company in 2023 and has had no operational relationship with them since. The denial responds to media reports linking the retired aircraft to Iran’s Mahan Air and to alleged sanctions-evasion activity.

2026-07-04T07:59:08.340396-07:00

Saudia denies selling five Boeing 777-200ERs to Iran, saying the aircraft were sold to a foreign buyer in 2023