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Air Algérie takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX 8 as it begins mid‑market fleet renewal

Air Algérie formally received its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 on July 12, marking the start of a progressive replacement of its mid‑cabin fleet. CEO Hamza Benhamouda highlighted the aircraft’s advantages during the handover ceremony at Algiers’ airport hangars.

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2026-07-13T01:45:49.414909-07:00

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Boeing to debut MQ-28 Ghost Bat at Farnborough with first static display

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2026-07-13T03:13:46.205743-07:00

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Etihad Airways weighs final Boeing long-haul order ahead of Farnborough; adds Fastjet codeshare and loyalty tie-up

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2026-07-12T23:29:52.439201-07:00

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Thailand BOI approves Thai Airways lease projects for 8 Boeing 787s worth THB 14.3B

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2026-07-12T20:00:55.887072-07:00

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Boeing to debut MQ-28 Ghost Bat at Farnborough with first static display Boeing will bring its commercial, defense and services portfolio to the Farnborough International Airshow, and for the first time will display the uncrewed MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) on static at its exhibit. The appearance marks the aircraft’s Airshow debut within Boeing’s defense outreach.

2026-07-13T03:13:46.205743-07:00

Boeing to debut MQ-28 Ghost Bat at Farnborough with first static display

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Air Algérie takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX 8 as it begins mid‑market fleet renewal Air Algérie formally received its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 on July 12, marking the start of a progressive replacement of its mid‑cabin fleet. CEO Hamza Benhamouda highlighted the aircraft’s advantages during the handover ceremony at Algiers’ airport hangars.

2026-07-13T01:45:49.414909-07:00

Air Algérie takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX 8 as it begins mid‑market fleet renewal

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Etihad Airways weighs final Boeing long-haul order ahead of Farnborough; adds Fastjet codeshare and loyalty tie-up Etihad Airways is reportedly nearing completion of a new Boeing long-haul aircraft order ahead of the Farnborough Airshow. Separately, the carrier has signed a codeshare and loyalty-program partnership with Fastjet, with the arrangement due to be in place from late August 2026.

2026-07-12T23:29:52.439201-07:00

Etihad Airways weighs final Boeing long-haul order ahead of Farnborough; adds Fastjet codeshare and loyalty tie-up

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Etihad Airways close to finalising B787 order

2026-07-12T23:29:52.439201-07:00

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Thailand BOI approves Thai Airways lease projects for 8 Boeing 787s worth THB 14.3B Thailand’s Board of Investment approved two Thai Airways International aircraft-lease projects on July 8, 2026, totaling THB 14.3 billion (USD 429.2 million). The package covers eight Boeing 787s: five used 787-8s and three new 787-9s.

2026-07-12T20:00:55.887072-07:00

Thailand BOI approves Thai Airways lease projects for 8 Boeing 787s worth THB 14.3B

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Philippine Airlines poised to split widebody order: 15 Boeing 787-10s and 9 Airbus A350-1000s ahead of Farnborough 2026 Philippine Airlines is expected to place a split widebody order for 15 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners and nine Airbus A350-1000s, citing industry sources. The carrier’s first Boeing purchase in nearly two decades is expected to be disclosed at the Farnborough Airshow 2026.

2026-07-12T04:48:04.822262-07:00

Philippine Airlines poised to split widebody order: 15 Boeing 787-10s and 9 Airbus A350-1000s ahead of Farnborough 2026

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Delta outlines initial Boeing plan: 737 MAX 10 and 787-10 for “efficient” growth Delta Air Lines’ commercial chief Joe Esposito says the carrier will use the Boeing 737 MAX 10 and 787-10 as part of its initial “efficient” growth strategy. The plan focuses on replacing older, smaller aircraft with larger, more capable types as it scales capacity.

2026-07-10T14:44:55.863749-07:00

Delta outlines initial Boeing plan: 737 MAX 10 and 787-10 for “efficient” growth

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LATAM’s 400-aircraft plan adds fleet variety, prioritizing flexibility over commonality LATAM says it is on track to operate the largest fleet in its history by end-2026, supported by Airbus, Boeing and Embraer aircraft. The strategy targets operational flexibility by expanding across multiple aircraft families rather than pursuing a standardized fleet approach as fleet size grows toward 400 aircraft.

2026-07-10T13:52:44.038441-07:00

LATAM’s 400-aircraft plan adds fleet variety, prioritizing flexibility over commonality