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Icelandair to retire remaining Boeing 757s earlier—accelerating fleet transition by 2026-2027 as fuel costs rise

Icelandair will retire its remaining Boeing 757 aircraft during the winter of 2026-2027, several months earlier than previously planned. The carrier is bringing forward the end of the type as elevated fuel prices accelerate its transition to newer aircraft and reshape its network economics.

2026-06-01T23:57:28.968422-07:00

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MJets Air exits B737-800(BCF) deal as it pivots to widebody aircraft

2026-06-01T18:20:41.520648-07:00

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Riyadh Air to receive first two Boeing 787s; targets 100-city network within five years

2026-06-01T07:56:04.889590-07:00

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Boeing Saudi Arabia, GACA kick off AAM airspace and operations feasibility analysis with SkyGrid and KAUST

2026-06-01T01:42:03.668038-07:00

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Icelandair to retire remaining Boeing 757s earlier—accelerating fleet transition by 2026-2027 as fuel costs rise Icelandair will retire its remaining Boeing 757 aircraft during the winter of 2026-2027, several months earlier than previously planned. The carrier is bringing forward the end of the type as elevated fuel prices accelerate its transition to newer aircraft and reshape its network economics.

2026-06-01T23:57:28.968422-07:00

Icelandair to retire remaining Boeing 757s earlier—accelerating fleet transition by 2026-2027 as fuel costs rise

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MJets Air exits B737-800(BCF) deal as it pivots to widebody aircraft MJets Air has exited its B737-800(BCF) deal, signaling a strategic shift away from the converted 737 freighter pathway. The move reflects a broader widebody pivot for the carrier/operator, with implications for its aircraft mix and commercial positioning across charter and business aviation markets.

2026-06-01T18:20:41.520648-07:00

MJets Air exits B737-800(BCF) deal as it pivots to widebody aircraft

Skift

Riyadh Air to receive first two Boeing 787s; targets 100-city network within five years Riyadh Air says it will take delivery of its first two Boeing 787s this week, marking the start of its widebody fleet ramp. The carrier’s stated goal is to connect 100 cities within five years of its first 787 deliveries, building a long-haul network from the outset.

2026-06-01T07:56:04.889590-07:00

Riyadh Air to receive first two Boeing 787s; targets 100-city network within five years

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Boeing Defense leader Steve Parker says BDS stabilization is translating into better customer focus and program execution Steve Parker, nearly two years into leading Boeing Defense, Space & Security, says his stabilization work is now paying off. He frames the BDS reset around two priorities—deep customer engagement and disciplined programme execution—arguing that maintaining day-to-day detail is essential to sustained delivery performance.

2026-06-01T03:31:28.940609-07:00

Boeing Defense leader Steve Parker says BDS stabilization is translating into better customer focus and program execution

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Boeing Saudi Arabia, GACA kick off AAM airspace and operations feasibility analysis with SkyGrid and KAUST Boeing Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) have moved from MoU to action, with SkyGrid launching an AAM Airspace and Operational Feasibility Analysis. The effort is framed to support advanced air mobility operational planning alongside KAUST.

2026-06-01T01:42:03.668038-07:00

Boeing Saudi Arabia, GACA kick off AAM airspace and operations feasibility analysis with SkyGrid and KAUST

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FedEx takes delivery of final Boeing 767-300F as Boeing ends commercial 767 production FedEx Express has received its last new-build Boeing 767-300F (registered N244FE), completing a cargo fleet renewal program and making the US package carrier the largest operator of the freighter variant. The handover also marks the final 767-300F delivery ahead of Boeing’s commercial 767 production end for the type.

2026-05-30T03:12:31.203434-07:00

FedEx takes delivery of final Boeing 767-300F as Boeing ends commercial 767 production

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Korean Air to deploy Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on Seoul–Zurich from 2 June 2026, featuring Prestige Suites 2.0 for 50th anniversa To mark the 50th anniversary of its Seoul–Zurich nonstop route, Korean Air will switch the service to the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner from 2 June 2026. The operator will introduce its upgraded Prestige Suites 2.0 cabin on the anniversary flight schedule.

2026-05-29T06:54:55.919912-07:00

Korean Air to deploy Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on Seoul–Zurich from 2 June 2026, featuring Prestige Suites 2.0 for 50th anniversa

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Vietjet Thailand to grow with 50 Boeing 737-8s and a new U-Tapao MRO technical centre Vietjet unveiled a “next-generation” expansion plan for Vietjet Thailand, targeting a 50-strong fleet of Boeing 737-8 aircraft and marking a milestone of 50 million passengers across its Vietnam–Thailand network. The carrier also signed an agreement with Thailand’s EECO to develop an aircraft MRO technical centre at U-Tapao International Airport to support regional fleet growth.

2026-05-29T00:09:54.383581-07:00

Vietjet Thailand to grow with 50 Boeing 737-8s and a new U-Tapao MRO technical centre

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Icelandair to retire remaining Boeing 757s earlier—accelerating fleet transition by 2026-2027 as fuel costs rise

MJets Air exits B737-800(BCF) deal as it pivots to widebody aircraft

Riyadh Air to receive first two Boeing 787s; targets 100-city network within five years

Boeing Saudi Arabia, GACA kick off AAM airspace and operations feasibility analysis with SkyGrid and KAUST

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