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A British Airways Boeing 777 bound from London to Chicago returned to Heathrow after a reported cabin pressurization problem prompted an emergency descent over the Irish Sea. The aircraft descended 28,000 feet in seven minutes; passengers reportedly used oxygen masks, and the plane circled for four hours to burn fuel before landing.
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President Donald Trump said additional threats prompted the United States to move its remaining B-1B Lancer bombers from RAF Fairford. U.S. and British officials cited the risk of a drone attack ordered by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps; Downing Street said the base remained safe after the aircraft departed.
Boeing’s selection for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation fighter reflects years of investment, decades of carrier-based fighter experience and a design approach aligned with the Pentagon’s push for aircraft that are easier to upgrade, according to people familiar with the competition. The win follows another Navy fighter contract.
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A British Airways Boeing 777 bound from London to Chicago returned to Heathrow after a reported cabin pressurization problem prompted an emergency descent over the Irish Sea. The aircraft descended 28,000 feet in seven minutes; passengers reportedly used oxygen masks, and the plane circled for four hours to burn fuel before landing.
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Boeing says Lockheed Martin awarded it an approximately $14.7 billion, seven-year contract to scale production and deliver seekers for the Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor. The award is an undefinitized contract action; production is to be completed at Boeing’s Huntsville, Alabama, facility.
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The U.S. Air Force has withdrawn all B-1B Lancer bombers from RAF Fairford, returning 12 aircraft to bases in the United States, according to one report. The move came about a week after arrests in an investigation into a suspected planned attack at the British base.
The Trump administration says it is seeking to shut down all Iranian airlines, yet a Boeing jumbo jet continues to fly from Tehran to Southeast Asia. The contrast raises questions about how effectively sanctions are constraining Iranian carriers and the aircraft they operate.
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The U.S. returned all 12 B-1 bombers deployed at RAF Fairford to home stations on Oct. 4, in a swift move following fresh security alerts. The withdrawal came days after five men were arrested over a suspected explosives plot near the base, amid an investigation into an alleged Iranian threat targeting the airbase.
Riyadh Air has released photos of its first production Boeing 787-9, finished in the indigo and lavender livery the Saudi startup unveiled in June 2023. The aircraft marks a visible step in the airline’s fleet preparations ahead of its planned launch.
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