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Wall Street Journal • Andrew Tangel, Drew Fitzgerald

Boeing’s smallest 737 MAX variant nears FAA certification

Federal regulators are expected to certify Boeing’s second-to-last 737 MAX variant later this month, a milestone for the program after years of delays. The expected FAA action underscores how slowly the certification timeline has progressed and how it affects Boeing’s delivery and recovery plans.

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2026-07-09T15:45:44.551633-07:00

Bloomberg

German investigators: misplaced downlock (locking) pin in Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 preceded Frankfurt nose-gear collapse

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2026-07-09T08:29:36.178294-07:00

FlightGlobal

Final report: Boeing 737 MAX 8 nearly failed to take off after crew accepted intersection departure without updating FMS perform

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2026-07-09T06:30:43.271045-07:00

FlightGlobal

Boeing builds new classified factory for next-generation advanced combat aircraft at St. Louis

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2026-07-09T11:29:24.691499-07:00

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Wall Street Journal

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Boeing’s smallest 737 MAX variant nears FAA certification Federal regulators are expected to certify Boeing’s second-to-last 737 MAX variant later this month, a milestone for the program after years of delays. The expected FAA action underscores how slowly the certification timeline has progressed and how it affects Boeing’s delivery and recovery plans.

2026-07-09T15:45:44.551633-07:00

Boeing’s smallest 737 MAX variant nears FAA certification

Wall Street Journal

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Boeing’s Smallest MAX Jet Nears FAA Milestone After Years of Delays

2026-07-09T15:45:44.551633-07:00

Boeing’s Smallest MAX Jet Near

FlightGlobal

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Boeing builds new classified factory for next-generation advanced combat aircraft at St. Louis Boeing is progressing on construction of a new classified production facility expected to support assembly of the next generation of advanced combat aircraft, with the St. Louis plant widely viewed as a leading candidate. The effort is underway even as it is not officially tied to the U.S. Air Force’s F-47 program.

2026-07-09T11:29:24.691499-07:00

Boeing builds new classified factory for next-generation advanced combat aircraft at St. Louis

Bloomberg

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German investigators: misplaced downlock (locking) pin in Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 preceded Frankfurt nose-gear collapse German aviation investigators said the nose-gear collapse of a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 at Frankfurt last month involved a misplaced locking pin. The pin was found still in its storage box after the event, and investigators reported maintenance/gear-door troubleshooting was underway before the dramatic collapse that injured 23 people.

2026-07-09T08:29:36.178294-07:00

German investigators: misplaced downlock (locking) pin in Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 preceded Frankfurt nose-gear collapse

FlightGlobal

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Final report: Boeing 737 MAX 8 nearly failed to take off after crew accepted intersection departure without updating FMS perform UK investigators’ final report says the crew of an Ascend Airways Boeing 737 MAX 8 accepted an intersection departure from Runway 25 but failed to update flight-management computer performance data after switching from a planned full-length takeoff. The aircraft crossed the runway threshold at about 13 ft (4 m), with insufficient thrust.

2026-07-09T06:30:43.271045-07:00

Final report: Boeing 737 MAX 8 nearly failed to take off after crew accepted intersection departure without updating FMS perform

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Kenya Airways in talks to add B777-200Fs (cargo) and expands fleet discussions with Boeing and Embraer Kenya Airways is considering adding two or more Boeing 777-200 freighters to supplement its cargo fleet. The airline is also reportedly in discussions with Boeing about additional 737s and with Embraer about the E2, suggesting a broader aircraft strategy covering both cargo capacity and passenger fleet renewal.

2026-07-09T05:53:16.360303-07:00

Kenya Airways in talks to add B777-200Fs (cargo) and expands fleet discussions with Boeing and Embraer

ch-aviation

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Etihad and Saudia push for faster Airbus and Boeing delivery slots to manage aircraft availability Etihad and Saudia are seeking faster Airbus and Boeing production/delivery slots, signaling pressure to improve aircraft availability against near-term network and capacity plans. The push reflects how OEM delivery timing can directly affect airline growth, fleet deployment, and operational flexibility.

2026-07-09T00:17:32.149365-07:00

Etihad and Saudia push for faster Airbus and Boeing delivery slots to manage aircraft availability

Reuters

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Boeing ties up Indonesia’s Pertamina on SAF ecosystem; expands Ethiopia innovation-center partnership Boeing signed memorandums with Indonesia’s state energy firm Pertamina to explore building a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry ecosystem, with the partners also discussing the role of kitchen-waste feedstocks. Separately, Boeing agreed with Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia to establish an Aviation Innovation Center at the institute of technology, its second Ethiopian university support in four months.

2026-07-08T21:45:26.611623-07:00

Boeing ties up Indonesia’s Pertamina on SAF ecosystem; expands Ethiopia innovation-center partnership