News

Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

USAF-T-7 Red Hawk data-rights dispute: $1.5B “doomsday plane” data in $1.5B engine “horse trade”

Breaking Defense reports the Air Force is weighing a high-cost, high-stakes sustainment and requirements trade to keep the T-7 Red Hawk viable—while Boeing and the service clash over data rights. A prospective deal could have the Air Force spend about $1.5B for access to “doomsday plane” data tied to a T-7 engine arrangement.

2026-06-24T07:55:05.943866-07:00

FlightGlobal

Vietnam Airlines secures EXIM-backed $2.9 billion financing commitment for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8s

2026-06-24T01:11:10.605931-07:00

ch-aviation

Boeing Shanghai JV adds 48,000-sq-m hangar at Shanghai Pudong to boost aircraft servicing capacity

2026-06-23T22:56:20.069147-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Space Force awards Boeing up to $2B to build and support two next-generation MUOS satellites (through 2035)

2026-06-23T15:25:14.939653-07:00

News Timeline

Breaking Defense

USAF-T-7 Red Hawk data-rights dispute: $1.5B “doomsday plane” data in $1.5B engine “horse trade” Breaking Defense reports the Air Force is weighing a high-cost, high-stakes sustainment and requirements trade to keep the T-7 Red Hawk viable—while Boeing and the service clash over data rights. A prospective deal could have the Air Force spend about $1.5B for access to “doomsday plane” data tied to a T-7 engine arrangement.

2026-06-24T07:55:05.943866-07:00

USAF-T-7 Red Hawk data-rights dispute: $1.5B “doomsday plane” data in $1.5B engine “horse trade”

AeroTime

RAAF to deploy P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail to RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii The Royal Australian Air Force will send its P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control platform to Hawaii for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026. The deployment places Australia’s maritime ISR and air battle management capability on the RIMPAC exercise schedule.

2026-06-24T04:01:18.268442-07:00

RAAF to deploy P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail to RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii

FlightGlobal

Vietnam Airlines secures EXIM-backed $2.9 billion financing commitment for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8s Vietnam Airlines has received an in-principle funding commitment from the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) to support the purchase of 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, with total loan support reported at $2.9 billion. The carrier previously ordered the aircraft in February.

2026-06-24T01:11:10.605931-07:00

Vietnam Airlines secures EXIM-backed $2.9 billion financing commitment for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8s

ch-aviation

Boeing Shanghai JV adds 48,000-sq-m hangar at Shanghai Pudong to boost aircraft servicing capacity Boeing Shanghai, the joint venture backed by Shanghai Airport Authorities and China Eastern, has added a new 48,000-square-metre hangar at Pudong. The facility can accommodate up to six aircraft simultaneously—four widebodies and two narrowbodies—expanding the JV’s maintenance capacity for the regional fleet.

2026-06-23T22:56:20.069147-07:00

Boeing Shanghai JV adds 48,000-sq-m hangar at Shanghai Pudong to boost aircraft servicing capacity

SpaceNews.com

Space Force awards Boeing up to $2B to build and support two next-generation MUOS satellites (through 2035) The U.S. Space Force awarded Boeing a fixed-price incentive contract worth up to $2 billion for two Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) communications satellites and launch support, extending and sustaining one of the Pentagon’s most heavily used military satcom networks. Funding impacts are slated for FY2026, with delivery coverage through 2035.

2026-06-23T15:25:14.939653-07:00

Space Force awards Boeing up to $2B to build and support two next-generation MUOS satellites (through 2035)

ch-aviation

Southwest Airlines targets first Boeing 737-7 deliveries for Hawai‘i operations Southwest Airlines is looking to secure its first Boeing 737-7 aircraft for service in Hawai‘i, aligning the island network with the carrier’s next generation of single-aisle capacity. The plan underscores Southwest’s continued focus on building around the 737 MAX family as it expands mission-specific deployments.

2026-06-23T12:57:12.461695-07:00

Southwest Airlines targets first Boeing 737-7 deliveries for Hawai‘i operations

ch-aviation

Cabo Verde Airlines secures $5.25mn government funding to support 737-8 lease Cabo Verde Airlines has received a $5.25 million government grant to support a Boeing 737-8 leasing arrangement, according to ch-aviation. The funding is intended to underwrite the carrier’s acquisition/lease economics for the MAX-family aircraft.

2026-06-23T06:28:14.262364-07:00

Cabo Verde Airlines secures $5.25mn government funding to support 737-8 lease

FlightGlobal

Boeing appoints Travis Sullivan president of Southeast Asia operations effective July 3 Boeing has named Travis Sullivan president of the company’s Southeast Asia operations, effective 3 July. Sullivan previously served as general manager of Boeing Distribution, the airframer’s parts and distribution services business, positioning him to oversee the region’s growth and leadership agenda.

2026-06-22T21:55:12.633639-07:00

Boeing appoints Travis Sullivan president of Southeast Asia operations effective July 3

Menu

Boeing News

USAF-T-7 Red Hawk data-rights dispute: $1.5B “doomsday plane” data in $1.5B engine “horse trade”

Vietnam Airlines secures EXIM-backed $2.9 billion financing commitment for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8s

Boeing Shanghai JV adds 48,000-sq-m hangar at Shanghai Pudong to boost aircraft servicing capacity

Space Force awards Boeing up to $2B to build and support two next-generation MUOS satellites (through 2035)

News Timeline