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Royal Jordanian considers ultra-long-haul 787-9 operations

Royal Jordanian is weighing the possibility of operating ultra-long-haul services using the Boeing 787-9, according to ch-aviation coverage. The move would shape the carrier’s long-range network and aircraft utilization approach as it explores new mission profiles for the 787-9.

2026-06-30T03:44:02.189373-07:00

Leeham News

SPEEA says Boeing’s contract negotiation response is “positive” as talks continue

2026-06-30T00:28:12.396427-07:00

Reuters

Air New Zealand resets strategy, defers two 787 deliveries amid jet fuel and engine maintenance delays

2026-06-29T16:57:19.282806-07:00

FlightGlobal

FAA issues new directive for 737 MAX after circuit-breaker issue can cause overheating in cabin and cockpit

2026-06-29T15:39:57.406671-07:00

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Royal Jordanian considers ultra-long-haul 787-9 operations Royal Jordanian is weighing the possibility of operating ultra-long-haul services using the Boeing 787-9, according to ch-aviation coverage. The move would shape the carrier’s long-range network and aircraft utilization approach as it explores new mission profiles for the 787-9.

2026-06-30T03:44:02.189373-07:00

Royal Jordanian considers ultra-long-haul 787-9 operations

Leeham News

SPEEA says Boeing’s contract negotiation response is “positive” as talks continue Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ engineers and technicians union SPEEA said it is optimistic about the company’s response to union proposals in this year’s contract negotiations, describing last week’s feedback as positive. The statement signals a potentially constructive phase in labor talks as Boeing prepares for next contract steps.

2026-06-30T00:28:12.396427-07:00

SPEEA says Boeing’s contract negotiation response is “positive” as talks continue

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Air New Zealand resets strategy, defers two 787 deliveries amid jet fuel and engine maintenance delays Air New Zealand said it may not fully recover from high jet fuel costs and global engine maintenance delays until 2028 as Chief Executive Nikhil Ravishankar unveiled its “Te Pae Hou – Our Future” strategy reset. The carrier is delaying two Dreamliner deliveries while prioritizing reliability, punctuality, and a premium customer push.

2026-06-29T16:57:19.282806-07:00

Air New Zealand resets strategy, defers two 787 deliveries amid jet fuel and engine maintenance delays

Reuters

Air New Zealand seeks to delay Boeing 787 deliveries, cut costs in strategic reset

2026-06-29T16:57:19.282806-07:00

Air New Zealand delays two Boe

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FAA issues new directive for 737 MAX after circuit-breaker issue can cause overheating in cabin and cockpit The FAA has issued additional action targeting a circuit-breaker issue on the 737 MAX that can prevent air-conditioning system cooling. If tripped, the condition can allow hot air to be pumped into the cabin and cockpit, creating a potentially dangerous overheating scenario.

2026-06-29T15:39:57.406671-07:00

FAA issues new directive for 737 MAX after circuit-breaker issue can cause overheating in cabin and cockpit

FlightGlobal

FAA issues new 737 Max directive over overheating cabin risk

2026-06-29T15:39:57.406671-07:00

FAA issues new 737 Max directi

AirInsight

Boeing 777-9 certification delay leaves six-aircraft “shadow fleet,” with assets frozen for up to 2,200 days Boeing’s 777-9 certification delay has effectively created a shadow fleet of six aircraft awaiting approval for delivery or return-to-service, with aircraft reportedly idle for as long as 2,200 days. The resulting frozen asset value is now $1.2 billion and rising.

2026-06-29T12:40:46.713213-07:00

Boeing 777-9 certification delay leaves six-aircraft “shadow fleet,” with assets frozen for up to 2,200 days

The War Zone

MQ-25 Stingray and MQ-28 Ghost Bat test aboard carriers as Navy advances missile interceptors and Sidewinder/Standard Missile fo A Boeing-owned MQ-25 Stingray T-1 demonstrator was embarked on the USS Nimitz during Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250 in the Atlantic, underscoring ongoing carrier air-wing experimentation. Separately, the U.S. Navy is preparing to solicit prototypes for a Standard Missile-series follow-on, while RTX won a $1.1B modification for nearly 2,000 IM-9X Sidewinder deliveries. Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat is also set to fly alongside U.S. fighters in an upcoming Valiant Shield exercise.

2026-06-29T11:42:40.861484-07:00

MQ-25 Stingray and MQ-28 Ghost Bat test aboard carriers as Navy advances missile interceptors and Sidewinder/Standard Missile fo

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Royal Jordanian considers ultra-long-haul 787-9 operations

SPEEA says Boeing’s contract negotiation response is “positive” as talks continue

Air New Zealand resets strategy, defers two 787 deliveries amid jet fuel and engine maintenance delays

FAA issues new directive for 737 MAX after circuit-breaker issue can cause overheating in cabin and cockpit

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