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• Ian Molyneaux
The FAA has exempted Boeing’s 777F from fuel-efficiency limits taking effect in 2028, allowing up to 35 additional freighters to be built and delivered beyond the 2027 emissions cutoff. The approval offers operators near-term capacity as costly conversions, widebody freighter shortages and 777-8F delays persist.
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The FAA has exempted Boeing’s 777F from fuel-efficiency limits taking effect in 2028, allowing up to 35 additional freighters to be built and delivered beyond the 2027 emissions cutoff. The approval offers operators near-term capacity as costly conversions, widebody freighter shortages and 777-8F delays persist.
Japan’s ZIPAIR is considering adding service to the US East Coast as it continues to focus its international growth on Asia and the United States. President Yasuhiro Fukada said new long-haul routes would not necessarily depend on the arrival of the airline’s planned Boeing 787-9s.
Malaysia Airlines’ parent is reportedly nearing an order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential deal would support the carrier’s effort to renew its long-haul fleet, although the size and terms of the order were not disclosed.
The FAA will allow Boeing to certify up to 35 additional 777 freighters beyond the 2027 emissions cutoff, extending the current 777F’s availability by three years. The exemption provides a bridge for operators and Boeing while delays continue to push out the 777-8F freighter.
The U.S. Air Force plans to extend the service lives of its B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit fleets while transitioning their pilots to the B-21 Raider. The move links near-term bomber availability with the development of a trained operational workforce for the next-generation stealth bomber.
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Boeing has acknowledged that certification of the long-delayed 777X is likely to move into next year, extending uncertainty around the program’s entry into service. The disclosure reinforces concerns about the timeline for completing the aircraft’s certification and advancing its commercial launch.
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GE Aerospace CFO Rahul Ghai said a durability issue affecting the GE9X engine’s mid-seal is not expected to delay the Boeing 777X’s planned entry into service next year. The statement provides a measure of confidence in the engine and aircraft certification timeline despite the unresolved technical issue.
AirInsight data details how the 737 MAX is performing across US airline fleets, including the routes it serves, payload carried and fuel burn. The analysis arrives as Boeing MAX deliveries recover, offering operational benchmarks for fleet planning and deployment decisions.
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