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• Herb Scribner
A flydubai 737 MAX landed safely in Israel after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the aircraft, triggering a steep 14,000-foot descent and tearing away part of the rudder. UAE judicial authorities have opened a comprehensive investigation into the mid-air incident.
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NASA and Boeing plan to fly an additional uncrewed Starliner test in 2026 before a potential astronaut mission in 2028, following problems during the spacecraft’s 2024 flight. The schedule also depends on spacecraft upgrades and certification of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket.
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A flydubai 737 MAX landed safely in Israel after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the aircraft, triggering a steep 14,000-foot descent and tearing away part of the rudder. UAE judicial authorities have opened a comprehensive investigation into the mid-air incident.
Boeing has named veteran executive Doug Ackerman to assess the company’s aircraft certification processes and help shape a “future-state certification model,” positioning the review as part of preparations for its next generation of commercial aircraft.
Stratolaunch will add a Boeing 777-200ER as its third air-launch platform for reusable Talon-A hypersonic test vehicles. The aircraft is expected to enter service after modifications in 2027, increasing the company’s stated flight-test capacity by 35% as demand for hypersonic testing grows.
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Ethiopian Airlines has placed a firm order for eight Boeing 777-8 Freighters and two current-generation 777Fs, becoming the first African airline to purchase the next-generation freighter. The deal expands a cargo fleet already centered on Boeing’s 777 freighter family and supports the carrier’s international network growth.
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Boeing has won the contract to develop the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX next-generation stealth fighter, securing a highly anticipated award after the Pentagon had previously sought to freeze the program.
Boeing has received a $2.38 billion U.S. Air Force contract for 22 additional F-15EX Eagle II fighters, bringing the service’s contracted fleet to 120 aircraft. The award comes as Boeing works to increase F-15EX production to two fighters.
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Boeing is advancing a multibillion-dollar expansion of its St. Louis facilities as the U.S. Air Force’s F-47 program moves toward higher-rate production. A senior Air Force general said a full production line is “not too far away,” signaling a significant manufacturing buildup for the fighter program.
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