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Reuters • Federico Maccioni, Tim Hepher

Etihad eyes record up to 100-widebody deal (10 Boeing 787s) ahead of Farnborough; Philippine Airlines considers 10 Airbus A350s

Etihad Airways is nearing a strategic order for up to 100 widebody aircraft, with an initial tranche of 10 Boeing 787s expected to be announced as early as the Farnborough Airshow. Separately, Philippine Airlines is planning to order 20 widebodies—10 Boeing 787s and 10 Airbus A350s—marking its first Boeing purchase since 2007.

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2026-07-08T14:17:04.465436-07:00

Bloomberg

Trump ditches planned U.K. leg for interim VC-25B “Air Force One,” amid fresh scrutiny of Boeing 747-8-based capability concerns

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2026-07-08T08:59:14.302506-07:00

AeroTime

Saudia Boeing 787-9 damages Philippine Airlines A320 tail in Manila tarmac collision; both aircraft grounded

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2026-07-08T03:58:57.170201-07:00

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Uganda Airlines turns to the Boeing 787 as A330 stays grounded

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2026-07-08T04:46:25.703954-07:00

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Etihad eyes record up to 100-widebody deal (10 Boeing 787s) ahead of Farnborough; Philippine Airlines considers 10 Airbus A350s Etihad Airways is nearing a strategic order for up to 100 widebody aircraft, with an initial tranche of 10 Boeing 787s expected to be announced as early as the Farnborough Airshow. Separately, Philippine Airlines is planning to order 20 widebodies—10 Boeing 787s and 10 Airbus A350s—marking its first Boeing purchase since 2007.

2026-07-08T14:17:04.465436-07:00

Etihad eyes record up to 100-widebody deal (10 Boeing 787s) ahead of Farnborough; Philippine Airlines considers 10 Airbus A350s

Bloomberg

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Trump ditches planned U.K. leg for interim VC-25B “Air Force One,” amid fresh scrutiny of Boeing 747-8-based capability concerns The Trump administration unexpectedly scrapped plans to fly the interim VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One from Turkey to the U.K. after the aircraft’s July 8 international debut. The $400M Boeing 747-8 derivative completed its first overseas trip as Congress raised concerns about the platform’s defensive and other capabilities.

2026-07-08T08:59:14.302506-07:00

Trump ditches planned U.K. leg for interim VC-25B “Air Force One,” amid fresh scrutiny of Boeing 747-8-based capability concerns

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Uganda Airlines turns to the Boeing 787 as A330 stays grounded Uganda Airlines is bringing the Boeing 787 into use as its Airbus A330 aircraft are grounded again. The move signals a near-term capacity and fleet reliability adjustment while the operator continues to manage recurring A330 availability issues.

2026-07-08T04:46:25.703954-07:00

Uganda Airlines turns to the Boeing 787 as A330 stays grounded

AeroTime

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Saudia Boeing 787-9 damages Philippine Airlines A320 tail in Manila tarmac collision; both aircraft grounded A ground collision at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport involved a Saudia Boeing 787-9 taxiing and an Airbus A320-214 that was parked. Reports say the 787’s left wingtip struck the PAL aircraft’s side rudder area, with both aircraft sustaining damage and being grounded. Investigators are reviewing the incident.

2026-07-08T03:58:57.170201-07:00

Saudia Boeing 787-9 damages Philippine Airlines A320 tail in Manila tarmac collision; both aircraft grounded

AirInsight

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Boeing quietly boosts advertised range across the 777X family Boeing has updated the published performance figures for its 777X family, adding more than 700 nautical miles to the advertised range across all three variants. The change improves route flexibility and moves the aircraft closer to competitiveness versus the Airbus A350 on long-haul missions.

2026-07-08T01:29:00.632198-07:00

Boeing quietly boosts advertised range across the 777X family

FlightGlobal

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China Southern cargo taps AerCap for three 777-300ERSF converted freighters as 777 conversion demand grows AerCap has signed lease agreements with China Southern Airlines Cargo for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, with deliveries scheduled from late 2027 to mid-2028 (or from late 2027 to mid-2028, depending on the filing). The deal adds to a broader market shift toward passenger-to-freighter conversions, highlighted by Emirates SkyCargo’s 777-300ER special conversion.

2026-07-07T19:16:24.910873-07:00

China Southern cargo taps AerCap for three 777-300ERSF converted freighters as 777 conversion demand grows

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K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo freighter missing after navigation issue en route to Karachi A Pakistan-registered K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 freighter (AP-BOI) operating as flight KTA1732 from Sharjah to Karachi lost contact with air traffic control after reporting a navigational system problem. Authorities say the aircraft disappeared over the Arabian Sea about 155nm from Karachi and search and rescue efforts are underway, hampered by rough seas.

2026-07-07T13:17:57.368975-07:00

K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo freighter missing after navigation issue en route to Karachi

FlightGlobal

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Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway Kyrgyz civil aviation authorities have temporarily suspended TezJet operations after one of the carrier’s Boeing MD-83s suffered a landing-gear collapse while taxiing for the runway at Bishkek Manas Airport. The move comes about a month after Kyrgyzstan was removed from the EU’s aviation safety blacklist and follows a probe into the event.

2026-07-07T12:29:11.854517-07:00

Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway