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Boeing nears 500‑jet 737 MAX sale to China ahead of Trump–Xi meeting

Boeing is reportedly close to a landmark agreement to sell about 500 737 MAX narrowbodies to Chinese customers — possibly one of the largest commercial aircraft deals ever — with negotiations linked to a planned Trump–Xi meeting; some reports also cite talks on additional 787 and 777X purchases.

2026-03-06T11:04:08.986711-08:00

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LOT begins Viasat Amara Wi‑Fi rollout on Boeing 787 long‑haul fleet

2026-03-06T05:47:29.892971-08:00

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IndiGo grounds Boeing 787 fleet and suspends European services

2026-03-06T04:33:43.142620-08:00

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Pratt & Whitney engine problems push United’s domestically configured 777‑200 fleet toward early retirement

2026-03-05T03:55:18.089939-08:00

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg earned $9.4M in 2025, proxy filing shows Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg received approximately $9.4 million in total compensation for 2025, the company said in its proxy statement issued Friday. The proxy filing formally discloses executive pay to shareholders and will be the official record used ahead of Boeing's annual governance processes.

2026-03-06T14:08:34.271501-08:00

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg earned $9.4M in 2025, proxy filing shows

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Boeing nears 500‑jet 737 MAX sale to China ahead of Trump–Xi meeting Boeing is reportedly close to a landmark agreement to sell about 500 737 MAX narrowbodies to Chinese customers — possibly one of the largest commercial aircraft deals ever — with negotiations linked to a planned Trump–Xi meeting; some reports also cite talks on additional 787 and 777X purchases.

2026-03-06T11:04:08.986711-08:00

Boeing nears 500‑jet 737 MAX sale to China ahead of Trump–Xi meeting

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LOT begins Viasat Amara Wi‑Fi rollout on Boeing 787 long‑haul fleet LOT Polish Airlines has started installing Viasat Amara in‑flight connectivity on its Boeing 787 long‑haul fleet, with service active on one 787‑9 and two more aircraft slated for installation by the end of April. The carrier is progressing a broader fleetwide rollout to expand onboard internet access.

2026-03-06T05:47:29.892971-08:00

LOT begins Viasat Amara Wi‑Fi rollout on Boeing 787 long‑haul fleet

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IndiGo grounds Boeing 787 fleet and suspends European services IndiGo has grounded its Boeing 787 fleet and suspended European operations, halting scheduled long‑haul services to multiple destinations. The carrier has not publicly disclosed the reason; airlines, regulators and markets are awaiting further details as schedules are reworked.

2026-03-06T04:33:43.142620-08:00

IndiGo grounds Boeing 787 fleet and suspends European services

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Arajet receives 14th Boeing 737 MAX 8 as Dominican LCC scales regional network Dominican low-cost carrier Arajet received its 14th Boeing 737 MAX 8, continuing a rapid narrowbody fleet build aimed at expanding its regional network across the Americas. The delivery supports route growth and capacity increases as the airline scales short- and medium-haul operations.

2026-03-05T22:39:14.083489-08:00

Arajet receives 14th Boeing 737 MAX 8 as Dominican LCC scales regional network

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EU 'dismayed' by Biman Bangladesh's Boeing deal — report A report says EU officials expressed "dismay" over Biman Bangladesh's decision to pursue a deal with Boeing, a development that could complicate EU–Bangladesh diplomatic and aviation-industry relations and raise scrutiny of procurement, safety and market-access questions as negotiations proceed and financing is discussed.

2026-03-05T21:39:41.728102-08:00

EU 'dismayed' by Biman Bangladesh's Boeing deal — report

Aviation Today

Rolls‑Royce F130 Clears Altitude and Operability Tests for B‑52 CERP Rolls‑Royce said on Feb. 24 it has completed altitude and operability testing for its F130 engine under the U.S. Air Force's Commercial Engine Replacement Program, marking a key technical milestone in the effort to re‑engine the B‑52 fleet and advance qualification toward service entry.

2026-03-05T12:52:26.505988-08:00

Rolls‑Royce F130 Clears Altitude and Operability Tests for B‑52 CERP

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Aurora completes X-65 fuselage for active-flow-control demonstrator Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences has finished fuselage fabrication for the X-65, an experimental demonstrator that replaces conventional control surfaces with embedded air-jet effectors using active flow control. The program aims to validate the technology in flight, with first flight targeted in 2027.

2026-03-05T11:16:08.474865-08:00

Aurora completes X-65 fuselage for active-flow-control demonstrator

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Boeing nears 500‑jet 737 MAX sale to China ahead of Trump–Xi meeting

LOT begins Viasat Amara Wi‑Fi rollout on Boeing 787 long‑haul fleet

IndiGo grounds Boeing 787 fleet and suspends European services

Pratt & Whitney engine problems push United’s domestically configured 777‑200 fleet toward early retirement

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