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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Rolls-Royce lifts Trent 1000 XE durability to re-attain parity with GE’s GEnx on Boeing 787; LATAM adds 3 Rolls-powered 787s

Rolls-Royce says durability enhancements to the Trent 1000 XE have restored competitive parity with the GE Aerospace GEnx on the Boeing 787, supported by improved time-on-wing performance. LATAM’s order for three new 787s powered by Rolls-Royce is cited as a visible vote of confidence, reinforcing momentum for further Trent 1000 sales.

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2026-07-06T05:15:05.908995-07:00

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Boeing North Line starts while Renton still runs ~19% below stated rate; Airbus’s “Rate 75” stresses production planning

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2026-07-06T05:14:41.574153-07:00

Reuters

Boeing expands 737 MAX final assembly in Everett with a second site and fourth line under FAA oversight

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2026-07-06T00:59:34.248291-07:00

FlightGlobal

Saudia Group orders four Boeing 777 Freighters for Q4 delivery, with added pressure over the airline’s ex-777 exposure to sancti

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2026-07-05T23:14:40.596737-07:00

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Rolls-Royce lifts Trent 1000 XE durability to re-attain parity with GE’s GEnx on Boeing 787; LATAM adds 3 Rolls-powered 787s Rolls-Royce says durability enhancements to the Trent 1000 XE have restored competitive parity with the GE Aerospace GEnx on the Boeing 787, supported by improved time-on-wing performance. LATAM’s order for three new 787s powered by Rolls-Royce is cited as a visible vote of confidence, reinforcing momentum for further Trent 1000 sales.

2026-07-06T05:15:05.908995-07:00

Rolls-Royce lifts Trent 1000 XE durability to re-attain parity with GE’s GEnx on Boeing 787; LATAM adds 3 Rolls-powered 787s

AirInsight

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Boeing North Line starts while Renton still runs ~19% below stated rate; Airbus’s “Rate 75” stresses production planning Boeing’s North Line opens, but MSN-level performance indicates Renton is operating about 19% below its stated production rate. The report adds that Airbus’s “Rate 75” ramp is also straining, underscoring supply-chain and execution risk for the duopoly’s near-term delivery commitments.

2026-07-06T05:14:41.574153-07:00

Boeing North Line starts while Renton still runs ~19% below stated rate; Airbus’s “Rate 75” stresses production planning

Reuters

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Boeing expands 737 MAX final assembly in Everett with a second site and fourth line under FAA oversight Boeing is moving additional 737 MAX production to Everett, Washington, opening a second final-assembly site and activating a fourth 737 MAX line. The expansion is tied to continued 737 MAX testing and FAA certification progress for the 737-10, as Boeing ramps output under ongoing FAA oversight.

2026-07-06T00:59:34.248291-07:00

Boeing expands 737 MAX final assembly in Everett with a second site and fourth line under FAA oversight

FlightGlobal

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Thai Airways CEO flags long-haul widebody decision within 1–2 years, weighs Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X Thai Airways International will assess its options for a long-haul widebody aircraft replacement and expects to make a decision within one to two years, according to CEO Chai Eamsiri. In the near-term evaluation, the airline is comparing the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X programs.

2026-07-06T00:14:36.519739-07:00

Thai Airways CEO flags long-haul widebody decision within 1–2 years, weighs Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X

FlightGlobal

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Saudia Group orders four Boeing 777 Freighters for Q4 delivery, with added pressure over the airline’s ex-777 exposure to sancti Saudia Group has placed an agreement with Boeing for four 777 Freighters, with deliveries slated for Q4 this year. Saudia Cargo frames the move as a growth milestone aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 logistics ambitions, even as the carrier faces political scrutiny tied to prior acquisition of five ex-Boeing 777 aircraft and reporting about ex-Saudia 777s landing in Iran.

2026-07-05T23:14:40.596737-07:00

Saudia Group orders four Boeing 777 Freighters for Q4 delivery, with added pressure over the airline’s ex-777 exposure to sancti

Aviacionline

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United grounds newest Boeing 787-9 again after recurring TCAS failure following return from Boeing repairs United Airlines’ newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, configured with the “Elevated” premium interior, was returned to Boeing for recurring failures, then was grounded again on 3 July over TCAS issues after reportedly being on the London leg. The reports point to continued TCAS malfunction risk despite prior Boeing maintenance actions.

2026-07-04T13:46:27.095431-07:00

United grounds newest Boeing 787-9 again after recurring TCAS failure following return from Boeing repairs

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Saudia denies selling five Boeing 777-200ERs to Iran, saying the aircraft were sold to a foreign buyer in 2023 Saudia says it sold five Boeing 777-200ER widebodies to a foreign company in 2023 and has had no operational relationship with them since. The denial responds to media reports linking the retired aircraft to Iran’s Mahan Air and to alleged sanctions-evasion activity.

2026-07-04T07:59:08.340396-07:00

Saudia denies selling five Boeing 777-200ERs to Iran, saying the aircraft were sold to a foreign buyer in 2023

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United’s new 787-9s remain grounded as TCAS antenna issues persist despite Boeing fixes United’s newest premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has reportedly been grounded again after Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) problems, including antenna-related failures. The aircraft was previously sent back to Boeing, but further TCAS issues were reported. Meanwhile, Air New Zealand says all its 787s are now ungrounded and available without restriction.

2026-07-04T00:59:05.508146-07:00

United’s new 787-9s remain grounded as TCAS antenna issues persist despite Boeing fixes