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FAA issues airworthiness directives for Boeing 737 MAX and 787 in Canada over potential 5G radio interference

The FAA issued multiple airworthiness directives covering Boeing 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft operating in Canadian airspace, citing potential interference from 5G radio waves. The actions underscore continued regulatory pressure on operators to manage spectrum-related avionics compatibility risks while in Canada.

2026-06-26T15:55:50.314196-07:00

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Pre-delivery test flight scrutinizes Qatar Airways Cargo converted Boeing 777-200LR’s low pass near Horseshoe Bay, Texas

2026-06-26T14:55:58.743670-07:00

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Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat enters Exercise Valiant Shield as first major multinational CCA deployment

2026-06-26T10:26:10.484950-07:00

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FedEx restores MD-11F capacity: four freighters back in service, full fleet targeted by Q4

2026-06-26T06:12:54.740854-07:00

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FAA issues airworthiness directives for Boeing 737 MAX and 787 in Canada over potential 5G radio interference The FAA issued multiple airworthiness directives covering Boeing 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft operating in Canadian airspace, citing potential interference from 5G radio waves. The actions underscore continued regulatory pressure on operators to manage spectrum-related avionics compatibility risks while in Canada.

2026-06-26T15:55:50.314196-07:00

FAA issues airworthiness directives for Boeing 737 MAX and 787 in Canada over potential 5G radio interference

FlightGlobal

Pre-delivery test flight scrutinizes Qatar Airways Cargo converted Boeing 777-200LR’s low pass near Horseshoe Bay, Texas A video of a converted Boeing 777-200LR freighter operated for final tests before delivery to Qatar Airways Cargo shows a controversial low-height flypast near Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center. Safety authorities could investigate the maneuver for flight-safety and operational compliance.

2026-06-26T14:55:58.743670-07:00

Pre-delivery test flight scrutinizes Qatar Airways Cargo converted Boeing 777-200LR’s low pass near Horseshoe Bay, Texas

The Air Current

Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat enters Exercise Valiant Shield as first major multinational CCA deployment The MQ-28A Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft is participating in Exercise Valiant Shield for the first time, marking its major-force debut. The event also includes the U.S. military’s first operational use of a stealthy, uncrewed fighter aircraft in a large field training exercise at a remote Pacific airfield.

2026-06-26T10:26:10.484950-07:00

Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat enters Exercise Valiant Shield as first major multinational CCA deployment

Breaking Defense

Breaking Defense’s three-part look inside the T-7 Red Hawk acquisition—where it’s coming together and where it could unravel Breaking Defense is publishing a three-part investigation into the T-7 Red Hawk advanced jet trainer, detailing how the Pentagon acquisition program is put together and identifying the specific pressure points that could cause it to stall or fail.

2026-06-26T08:11:41.944170-07:00

Breaking Defense’s three-part look inside the T-7 Red Hawk acquisition—where it’s coming together and where it could unravel

Breaking Defense

Inside the T-7 Red Hawk: Read our three-part investigation

2026-06-26T08:11:41.944170-07:00

Inside the T-7 Red Hawk: Read

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FedEx restores MD-11F capacity: four freighters back in service, full fleet targeted by Q4 FedEx has returned four Boeing MD-11Fs to operations and expects to have all of its MD-11F freighters back in service by the fourth quarter. The reinstatement follows an earlier fix developed in the wake of the UPS Airlines Louisville MD-11F accident, with the carrier working through remaining steps to meet peak-season demand.

2026-06-26T06:12:54.740854-07:00

FedEx restores MD-11F capacity: four freighters back in service, full fleet targeted by Q4

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Gulf Air signals revised Boeing 787-9 (B787-9) delivery timeline; new fleet/network strategy expected Gulf Air is hinting at a new Boeing 787-9 delivery timeline and a broader strategy update. The development points to changes in the carrier’s planned long-haul widebody entry/expansion schedule, with potential knock-on effects for fleet planning, route commitments, and aircraft availability assumptions.

2026-06-26T02:41:12.573738-07:00

Gulf Air signals revised Boeing 787-9 (B787-9) delivery timeline; new fleet/network strategy expected

Bloomberg

Trump to take first flight on Qatar-gifted interim Air Force One next week White House officials say Donald Trump is expected to take his first trip on the Qatar-gifted aircraft—an interim Air Force One platform—when he travels to an event in North Dakota on July 1. The flight is scheduled for next week, underscoring the near-term transition path for VC-25B “Bridge” capability.

2026-06-25T17:40:46.657359-07:00

Trump to take first flight on Qatar-gifted interim Air Force One next week

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FAA issues airworthiness directives for Boeing 737 MAX and 787 in Canada over potential 5G radio interference

Pre-delivery test flight scrutinizes Qatar Airways Cargo converted Boeing 777-200LR’s low pass near Horseshoe Bay, Texas

Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat enters Exercise Valiant Shield as first major multinational CCA deployment

FedEx restores MD-11F capacity: four freighters back in service, full fleet targeted by Q4

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