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Cathay Pacific plans to seek up to 50 more widebody aircraft from Airbus and Boeing to complete its long-term growth plans, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential purchase would extend the Hong Kong carrier’s fleet expansion, which has also been reported to include a broader push toward about 300 aircraft by 2033.
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Cathay Pacific plans to seek up to 50 more widebody aircraft from Airbus and Boeing to complete its long-term growth plans, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential purchase would extend the Hong Kong carrier’s fleet expansion, which has also been reported to include a broader push toward about 300 aircraft by 2033.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is among several aerospace executives convening with US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to discuss certification reform. The meeting puts industry leaders and the department responsible for transportation policy in direct discussion over changes to the US certification process.
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Riyadh Air has moved Boeing 787s away from its base amid security fears, according to Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data. The available article summary provides no further detail on the aircraft’s destination, the threat prompting the move or its operational impact.
Korean Air has deregistered its last 777-200ER, closing out the type’s presence on the carrier’s aircraft register. The available report does not specify the aircraft’s disposition or the timing and operational implications, but the move marks a fleet milestone for the airline.
Chief executives from Boeing, RTX, GE Aerospace and other major aerospace companies are meeting Wednesday with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to discuss streamlining regulatory approvals for new aircraft and parts, according to people familiar with the meeting. The discussion puts certification reform on the agenda for industry leaders and the transportation department.
Israel has signed an agreement with the Pentagon to acquire 12 of Boeing’s latest AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. The purchase moved forward after the Israeli government approved a reallocation of funds to resolve a budget impasse; the helicopters are scheduled for delivery at the beginning of the 2030s.
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Riyadh Air has evacuated its brand-new Boeing 787 Dreamliners from Riyadh over fears of Houthi missile attacks, according to the article. The report also says one aircraft belonging to Saudia has already been destroyed, underscoring the potential exposure of airline assets amid regional hostilities.
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