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Qatar, Alaska, and SCAT expand freighter capacity with Boeing 777F, 737-800BCF, and 767-300(BCF)

Qatar Airways Cargo began twice-weekly Doha–Katowice service with Boeing 777 freighters, adding Central Europe access to its network. In parallel, Alaska Airlines is bringing four 737-800BCFs onboard (five-to-nine aircraft total), while Kazakhstan’s SCAT signed for its first dedicated freighter: a converted 767-300ER(BCF).

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2026-07-23T03:16:03.848158-07:00

FlightGlobal

Aerolineas Argentinas locks in decade-largest fleet renewal, using ACG and Avolon leases—and dropping the 737 MAX 9 for more 737

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2026-07-23T01:20:32.339940-07:00

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Pakistan International Airlines reportedly mulls 16-aircraft Boeing 787 order

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2026-07-23T01:50:00.489012-07:00

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NTSB admonishes Ryanair CEO O’Leary over premature public comments on Malta 737 depressurization probe

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2026-07-22T19:07:40.631478-07:00

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Qatar, Alaska, and SCAT expand freighter capacity with Boeing 777F, 737-800BCF, and 767-300(BCF) Qatar Airways Cargo began twice-weekly Doha–Katowice service with Boeing 777 freighters, adding Central Europe access to its network. In parallel, Alaska Airlines is bringing four 737-800BCFs onboard (five-to-nine aircraft total), while Kazakhstan’s SCAT signed for its first dedicated freighter: a converted 767-300ER(BCF).

2026-07-23T03:16:03.848158-07:00

Qatar, Alaska, and SCAT expand freighter capacity with Boeing 777F, 737-800BCF, and 767-300(BCF)

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Pakistan International Airlines reportedly mulls 16-aircraft Boeing 787 order A report says Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is considering a 16-aircraft Boeing 787 order. The talks, if they progress, would shape PIA’s long-haul fleet renewal plans and influence Boeing’s commercial widebody delivery pipeline.

2026-07-23T01:50:00.489012-07:00

Pakistan International Airlines reportedly mulls 16-aircraft Boeing 787 order

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Aerolineas Argentinas locks in decade-largest fleet renewal, using ACG and Avolon leases—and dropping the 737 MAX 9 for more 737 Aerolineas Argentinas signed leasing agreements with ACG and Avolon for 16 of the 20 aircraft it plans to renew, unveiled at Farnborough. The flag carrier is also accelerating its long-haul fleet replacement and, instead of the 737 MAX 9, is opting for additional 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

2026-07-23T01:20:32.339940-07:00

Aerolineas Argentinas locks in decade-largest fleet renewal, using ACG and Avolon leases—and dropping the 737 MAX 9 for more 737

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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

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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NTSB admonishes Ryanair CEO O’Leary over premature public comments on Malta 737 depressurization probe The NTSB has warned Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary against further public remarks about the cause of a Boeing 737 depressurization incident near Malta while the investigation remains active. Investigators criticized O’Leary’s claims that the event was unrelated to age or maintenance, and pushed back against speculation.

2026-07-22T19:07:40.631478-07:00

NTSB admonishes Ryanair CEO O’Leary over premature public comments on Malta 737 depressurization probe

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

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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