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FAA–EASA data agreement signals end of “FAA bilateral hegemony” for Boeing MAX certification

A new FAA–EASA data agreement is framed as a deeper institutional shift that reduces the U.S. FAA’s dominant position in transatlantic certification coordination. The MAX 7 and MAX 10 program timelines are used to illustrate how changing data-sharing terms could reshape future approval pathways.

2026-06-17T13:17:56.710886-07:00

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FAA and EASA on track to approve two Boeing 737 MAX variants for service

2026-06-17T08:24:05.101983-07:00

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Longtail Aviation (Bermuda) takes its first Boeing 767 freighter

2026-06-17T09:43:20.915359-07:00

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ANA targets late-3Q26 entry-into-service for Boeing 737-8, with E2s planned for 2028

2026-06-16T21:18:29.376008-07:00

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Alaska Air Group likely to use Boeing 737-800s to replace Hawaiian Airlines’ 717s on interisland routes Alaska Air Group is expected to deploy Boeing 737-800s to assume Hawaiian Airlines’ interisland flying as it prepares to phase out the smaller 717 aircraft that have handled the mission for roughly 25 years. The move signals a narrower, more common aircraft type for the Hawaii domestic network.

2026-06-17T17:41:24.776331-07:00

Alaska Air Group likely to use Boeing 737-800s to replace Hawaiian Airlines’ 717s on interisland routes

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FAA–EASA data agreement signals end of “FAA bilateral hegemony” for Boeing MAX certification A new FAA–EASA data agreement is framed as a deeper institutional shift that reduces the U.S. FAA’s dominant position in transatlantic certification coordination. The MAX 7 and MAX 10 program timelines are used to illustrate how changing data-sharing terms could reshape future approval pathways.

2026-06-17T13:17:56.710886-07:00

FAA–EASA data agreement signals end of “FAA bilateral hegemony” for Boeing MAX certification

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Longtail Aviation (Bermuda) takes its first Boeing 767 freighter Bermuda-based Longtail Aviation has added its first Boeing 767 freighter to the fleet, signaling an expansion of its medium/large cargo lift capability via the 767 freighter family. The development adds an additional freighter type to the operator’s cargo footprint.

2026-06-17T09:43:20.915359-07:00

Longtail Aviation (Bermuda) takes its first Boeing 767 freighter

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FAA and EASA on track to approve two Boeing 737 MAX variants for service Europe’s top aviation regulator and a senior U.S. aviation official say they are making good progress toward approving two new Boeing 737 MAX variants for use. The development signals continued momentum toward certification decisions that affect the timing of MAX deliveries and fleet planning.

2026-06-17T08:24:05.101983-07:00

FAA and EASA on track to approve two Boeing 737 MAX variants for service

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ANA targets late-3Q26 entry-into-service for Boeing 737-8, with E2s planned for 2028 All Nippon Airways is signaling a late-3Q26 entry-into-service for its Boeing 737-8 fleet, alongside an E2 delivery/operating timeline set for 2028, as it maps near- and medium-term capacity into its fleet plan. The updated sequencing adds another datapoint to ANA’s ongoing fleet reconfiguration.

2026-06-16T21:18:29.376008-07:00

ANA targets late-3Q26 entry-into-service for Boeing 737-8, with E2s planned for 2028

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Riyadh Air secures US DOT approval to launch scheduled flights; targets 22 destinations by March 2027 Riyadh Air has received US Department of Transportation approval to operate scheduled passenger flights to and from the United States, clearing a major gating item for the airline’s international buildout. The carrier says it plans service to 22 destinations by March 2027, alongside expanded Europe and Middle East connectivity using 787-9 operations.

2026-06-16T10:26:00.501744-07:00

Riyadh Air secures US DOT approval to launch scheduled flights; targets 22 destinations by March 2027

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Aerolineas Argentinas targets first Boeing 737-10 delivery in 4Q27 Aerolineas Argentinas is positioning for the first delivery of the Boeing 737-10 in 4Q27, signaling an intent to introduce Boeing’s largest 737 variant into its narrowbody fleet on a specific timeline. The announcement frames the airline’s next-step aircraft plan around that delivery window.

2026-06-16T08:19:33.943454-07:00

Aerolineas Argentinas targets first Boeing 737-10 delivery in 4Q27

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Cathay Pacific targets late-2027 Boeing 777-9 deliveries for widebody capacity expansion Cathay Pacific is looking toward Boeing 777-9 deliveries in late 2027, aligning the airline’s next wave of widebody capacity planning with the 777X program’s certification-and-testing timeline. The expectation reinforces carriers’ reliance on 777-9 availability for growth beyond the current fleet mix.

2026-06-15T17:34:50.608235-07:00

Cathay Pacific targets late-2027 Boeing 777-9 deliveries for widebody capacity expansion

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FAA–EASA data agreement signals end of “FAA bilateral hegemony” for Boeing MAX certification

FAA and EASA on track to approve two Boeing 737 MAX variants for service

Longtail Aviation (Bermuda) takes its first Boeing 767 freighter

ANA targets late-3Q26 entry-into-service for Boeing 737-8, with E2s planned for 2028

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