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Investigators probe tail-strike during landing of Kalitta Air converted Boeing 777-300ER freighter at Cincinnati

US investigators are examining a tail-strike on landing involving a Kalitta Air Boeing 777-300ER converted freighter at Cincinnati. The aircraft had arrived from Brussels on 19 July, and the probe focuses on the modification-related configuration and landing circumstances.

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2026-07-22T08:42:29.767868-07:00

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Boeing weighs multi-technology updates to lift 777X range, including MTOW changes and higher GE9X thrust

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2026-07-22T07:25:16.276989-07:00

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Boeing certification push and 777X delivery strain: FAA boosts B737 MAX/B787 resources as early 777X units draw airline resistan

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2026-07-22T04:07:39.339538-07:00

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SunExpress CEO Marcus Schnabel cites flexibility from 60+ Boeing 737 MAX firm orders

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2026-07-22T00:08:13.556183-07:00

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Investigators probe tail-strike during landing of Kalitta Air converted Boeing 777-300ER freighter at Cincinnati US investigators are examining a tail-strike on landing involving a Kalitta Air Boeing 777-300ER converted freighter at Cincinnati. The aircraft had arrived from Brussels on 19 July, and the probe focuses on the modification-related configuration and landing circumstances.

2026-07-22T08:42:29.767868-07:00

Investigators probe tail-strike during landing of Kalitta Air converted Boeing 777-300ER freighter at Cincinnati

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Boeing weighs multi-technology updates to lift 777X range, including MTOW changes and higher GE9X thrust Boeing is considering “multiple technologies” to improve the 777X family’s capabilities, with a focus on increasing aircraft range. The options under discussion include adjustments to maximum take-off weight (MTOW) and thrust increases using GE Aerospace’s GE9X turbofans.

2026-07-22T07:25:16.276989-07:00

Boeing weighs multi-technology updates to lift 777X range, including MTOW changes and higher GE9X thrust

Bloomberg

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Airbus European loan draws renewed US and Boeing scrutiny after subsidy dispute settlement Airbus and Boeing have settled their long-running subsidy dispute, but a newly proposed European loan for Airbus is prompting fresh attention and debate from the US and Boeing. The development is adding fuel to renewed scrutiny over how aircraft financing may be treated under subsidy and trade rules.

2026-07-22T04:09:04.000457-07:00

Airbus European loan draws renewed US and Boeing scrutiny after subsidy dispute settlement

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Boeing certification push and 777X delivery strain: FAA boosts B737 MAX/B787 resources as early 777X units draw airline resistan The FAA has increased resources for Boeing’s certification priorities by 35%–40% and enabled airworthiness certificates for all B737 MAX and B787 aircraft at the end of the production process (effective July 20, 2026). Meanwhile, Emirates president Tim Clark warned early 777X aircraft are “baked bean tins” due to extensive work needed post-production, and Boeing outlined no new narrowbody launch before 2030.

2026-07-22T04:07:39.339538-07:00

Boeing certification push and 777X delivery strain: FAA boosts B737 MAX/B787 resources as early 777X units draw airline resistan

FlightGlobal

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SunExpress CEO Marcus Schnabel cites flexibility from 60+ Boeing 737 MAX firm orders SunExpress’ chief executive Marcus Schnabel said the carrier’s large Boeing 737 MAX orderbook—over 60 aircraft on firm order—gives it flexibility to support “sustainable growth” in the coming years. The airline views the sizeable MAX backlog as a resource for adjusting capacity as demand evolves.

2026-07-22T00:08:13.556183-07:00

SunExpress CEO Marcus Schnabel cites flexibility from 60+ Boeing 737 MAX firm orders

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SunExpress chief eyes flexibility on growth from strong orderbook

2026-07-22T00:08:13.556183-07:00

SunExpress chief eyes flexibil

Reuters

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Boeing showcases Ghost Bat at Farnborough as rivals vie for autonomous uncrewed fighter-jet program At the Farnborough Airshow, Boeing highlighted its Ghost Bat autonomous drone in a growing race to supply next-generation uncrewed fighter aircraft. The display underscores intensifying competition among defense primes as customers evaluate designs that could shape a multibillion-dollar autonomous air-combat market.

2026-07-21T22:25:41.075851-07:00

Boeing showcases Ghost Bat at Farnborough as rivals vie for autonomous uncrewed fighter-jet program

DefenseNews.com

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Trump’s Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 ‘Air Force One’ pulled for $400M-plus security, communications and avionics upgrades; Boeing President Trump says the Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 used as Air Force One will be temporarily removed from service while it undergoes “maxed out” upgrades focused on security and communications. The move follows reported concerns about security features, with Trump also flagging a spending envelope of roughly $400M. Separately, Boeing says two next-generation presidential jets remain targeted for delivery in 2028, but that additional spending will likely be required.

2026-07-21T09:21:56.674010-07:00

Trump’s Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 ‘Air Force One’ pulled for $400M-plus security, communications and avionics upgrades; Boeing