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Icelease has agreed with Boeing to convert one 767-300ER into a 767-300BCF, with options for two additional aircraft. The first conversion is expected to begin in early 2027, as production of new 767 freighters approaches its end.
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Icelease has agreed with Boeing to convert one 767-300ER into a 767-300BCF, with options for two additional aircraft. The first conversion is expected to begin in early 2027, as production of new 767 freighters approaches its end.
Investors eager to profit from Boeing’s recovery may create pressure on CEO Kelly Ortberg to accelerate the company’s turnaround. The warning is that yielding to that impatience could put Boeing back in trouble, underscoring the tension between near-term investor expectations and the pace of recovery.
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Belavia says U.S. approval allows it to buy Boeing spare parts and software directly again, ending the need to source them through intermediaries. Reports say the authorization could also permit purchases of new aircraft, though the immediate announcement centers on parts and software. The move follows earlier easing of sanctions on the airline.
Pakistan International Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 arrived at Islamabad International Airport from London Heathrow on Nov. 1, 2026. The delivery marks the start of PIA’s 787-9 fleet, though the available report does not specify how many aircraft the airline plans to operate or how they will be deployed.
The aircraft, registered ZK-NZT, arrived at Auckland on Oct. 29, 2026, giving Air New Zealand its first 787-9 with increased maximum takeoff weight capability. The airline plans to install its Skynest economy sleeping pods at a later date.
After Boeing’s earnings call earlier this week, positive headlines were scarce. CEO Kelly Ortberg’s prepared remarks included an acknowledgment about the U.S.; the article argues that management may nonetheless deserve some credit, though the available report summary gives no further detail on the issue or the basis for that assessment.
MIAT Mongolian Airlines will supply a Boeing 787-9 for Air Congo under a wet-lease arrangement, with the aircraft scheduled to enter service on Oct. 31. The deal, arranged by Chapman Freeborn, supports the Congolese carrier’s fleet development and plans to expand its passenger offering.
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