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USAF B-52 Stratofortress crash kills all 8 crew shortly after takeoff from Edwards AFB

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on 15 June, bursting into flames; emergency crews responded and initial indications were that the crash was “not survivable.” All eight crew members were killed, officials said.

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Cathay Pacific targets late-2027 Boeing 777-9 deliveries for widebody capacity expansion

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United marks 250th anniversary with “Stars and Stripes” Boeing livery and hits hiring milestone for military pilots

2026-06-15T08:34:27.630992-07:00

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Boeing engineers’ union pressure ratchets up as next labor showdown approaches

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Cathay Pacific targets late-2027 Boeing 777-9 deliveries for widebody capacity expansion Cathay Pacific is looking toward Boeing 777-9 deliveries in late 2027, aligning the airline’s next wave of widebody capacity planning with the 777X program’s certification-and-testing timeline. The expectation reinforces carriers’ reliance on 777-9 availability for growth beyond the current fleet mix.

2026-06-15T17:34:50.608235-07:00

Cathay Pacific targets late-2027 Boeing 777-9 deliveries for widebody capacity expansion

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Boeing engineers’ union pressure ratchets up as next labor showdown approaches Boeing engineers at the company’s Seattle-area facilities are renewing coordinated protest activity aimed at executives, using the slogan “No Nerds, No Birds.” The move signals that another union-driven confrontation may be imminent as negotiations continue in Boeing’s broader labor and cost-reduction environment.

2026-06-15T13:16:24.811894-07:00

Boeing engineers’ union pressure ratchets up as next labor showdown approaches

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USAF B-52 Stratofortress crash kills all 8 crew shortly after takeoff from Edwards AFB A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on 15 June, bursting into flames; emergency crews responded and initial indications were that the crash was “not survivable.” All eight crew members were killed, officials said.

2026-06-15T12:21:02.836310-07:00

USAF B-52 Stratofortress crash kills all 8 crew shortly after takeoff from Edwards AFB

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LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy LATAM is evaluating the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X to replace its future Boeing 777 fleet, signaling a major long-haul fleet decision ahead of the 777X’s certification and delivery ramp. The move comes as LATAM continues to navigate the wider widebody timetable set by the Boeing 777X and 787 programs.

2026-06-15T11:18:02.515299-07:00

LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy

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United marks 250th anniversary with “Stars and Stripes” Boeing livery and hits hiring milestone for military pilots United Airlines unveiled a “Stars and Stripes” 250th-anniversary livery on a Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, unveiled at Washington Dulles with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The carrier also reported that nearly 600 military pilots have transitioned to United since 2024, with 500 more expected by end-2027.

2026-06-15T08:34:27.630992-07:00

United marks 250th anniversary with “Stars and Stripes” Boeing livery and hits hiring milestone for military pilots

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Shield AI debuts X-BAT and Boeing advances long-range JDAM standoff munitions at Sea Air Space At Sea Air Space in Washington, D.C., Shield AI showcased its X-BAT, while Boeing highlighted progress on long-range JDAM standoff weapons. A separate segment also surfaced emerging underwater special-forces gear and additional updates on standoff munitions and defense finance.

2026-06-15T06:49:20.692693-07:00

Shield AI debuts X-BAT and Boeing advances long-range JDAM standoff munitions at Sea Air Space

Leeham News

Airbus, Boeing and LNA challenge blended-wing-body case; JetZero and Natilus defend design economics A Leeham News analysis reports Airbus, Boeing and LNA have raised doubts about the operational and economic benefits of blended wing body (BWB) concepts. JetZero and Natilus counter by arguing the design can deliver advantages—while the industry’s BWB value proposition continues to be debated.

2026-06-15T00:29:54.822198-07:00

Airbus, Boeing and LNA challenge blended-wing-body case; JetZero and Natilus defend design economics

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Virgin Australia targets first Boeing 737 MAX 10 delivery in late 2027, pending US regulatory approvals Virgin Australia expects to take delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 10 in late 2027, citing Boeing’s progress on US regulatory approvals. The carrier has 10 MAX 10s on order and is aligning the aircraft’s induction with its next phase of domestic and regional capacity renewal.

2026-06-14T19:48:52.601197-07:00

Virgin Australia targets first Boeing 737 MAX 10 delivery in late 2027, pending US regulatory approvals

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USAF B-52 Stratofortress crash kills all 8 crew shortly after takeoff from Edwards AFB

Cathay Pacific targets late-2027 Boeing 777-9 deliveries for widebody capacity expansion

United marks 250th anniversary with “Stars and Stripes” Boeing livery and hits hiring milestone for military pilots

Boeing engineers’ union pressure ratchets up as next labor showdown approaches

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