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Emirates rolls out U‑Dream economy headrest—Safran-supported—across A350, A380 and Boeing 777 after 100-aircraft retrofit milest

Emirates is introducing the U‑Dream headrest to improve economy-class comfort, including adjustable neck support, and is doing so as a first-to-market “world first” upgrade. The airline has retrofitted 47 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s in Dubai, and is rolling the solution across its A350/A380/777 fleets with future 777X fit.

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2026-07-20T02:21:38.430570-07:00

AINonline

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 kicks off amid post-wildfire smoke clearing in Wisconsin

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2026-07-20T10:08:08.663093-07:00

Reuters

Ryanair: preliminary findings indicate a possible foreign object struck engine in Thessaloniki departure incident

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2026-07-20T03:39:44.495770-07:00

Bloomberg

FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify 737 MAX and 787 airworthiness as MAX 7/10 certification expected soon

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2026-07-20T02:53:05.207569-07:00

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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 kicks off amid post-wildfire smoke clearing in Wisconsin EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 opens with sunrise ceremonies at the Brown Arch as aircraft and attendees arrive for day one. Organizers and participants moved through lingering smoke from Canadian wildfires that eased by late Sunday, setting the stage for the week’s flying and aviation-focused programming.

2026-07-20T10:08:08.663093-07:00

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 kicks off amid post-wildfire smoke clearing in Wisconsin

FlightGlobal

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Mammoth Freighters readies 777 cargo conversions at STAECO in China Mammoth Freighters, the Boeing 777 cargo-conversion specialist, plans to expand its modification footprint with new conversion lines in China. It says Shandong STAECO will serve as its partner for 777 freighter work at STAECO’s facility, complementing existing modification capabilities in Fort Worth and Manchester.

2026-07-20T09:42:42.729960-07:00

Mammoth Freighters readies 777 cargo conversions at STAECO in China

Reuters

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Ryanair: preliminary findings indicate a possible foreign object struck engine in Thessaloniki departure incident Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said preliminary information suggests a “foreign object” may have struck the engine of one of its Boeing aircraft on July 10 at Thessaloniki. A smashed cabin window triggered explosive decompression, partially sucking a passenger out and causing serious injury; Ryanair is also publicly reassuring customers.

2026-07-20T03:39:44.495770-07:00

Ryanair: preliminary findings indicate a possible foreign object struck engine in Thessaloniki departure incident

Bloomberg

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FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify 737 MAX and 787 airworthiness as MAX 7/10 certification expected soon The FAA says Boeing can resume issuing airworthiness certificates for new aircraft, reclaiming self-certification authority for Boeing employees next week. Separately, the agency expects to certify the 737 MAX 7 and larger 737 MAX 10 soon after an intensive review. A separate US appeals court decertified a shareholder class action related to the MAX 9 Alaska Airlines blowout.

2026-07-20T02:53:05.207569-07:00

FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify 737 MAX and 787 airworthiness as MAX 7/10 certification expected soon

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Emirates rolls out U‑Dream economy headrest—Safran-supported—across A350, A380 and Boeing 777 after 100-aircraft retrofit milest Emirates is introducing the U‑Dream headrest to improve economy-class comfort, including adjustable neck support, and is doing so as a first-to-market “world first” upgrade. The airline has retrofitted 47 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s in Dubai, and is rolling the solution across its A350/A380/777 fleets with future 777X fit.

2026-07-20T02:21:38.430570-07:00

Emirates rolls out U‑Dream economy headrest—Safran-supported—across A350, A380 and Boeing 777 after 100-aircraft retrofit milest

CNBC

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: stabilize finances first, then decide on any new commercial jet successor to 737 MAX Speaking at the Farnborough Airshow and in interviews with Bloomberg and CNBC, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company is prioritizing “repairing” its finances over rushing a successor to the 737 MAX. Ortberg also discussed ramp-up plans tied to aircraft deliveries and the company’s outlook for AI and robotics in manufacturing.

2026-07-20T02:06:57.290659-07:00

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: stabilize finances first, then decide on any new commercial jet successor to 737 MAX

FlightGlobal

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Skymark to lease seven Boeing 737 MAX 10s for fleet expansion Japan’s Skymark Airlines will lease seven Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft from lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG). The carrier, which operates an all-737 fleet, expands its lineup with the MAX 10 model as part of its next phase of capacity growth.

2026-07-20T01:25:17.553929-07:00

Skymark to lease seven Boeing 737 MAX 10s for fleet expansion

Reuters

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Farnborough day one: Riyadh Air books 34 widebodies, Boeing sees a 150-plus order flurry as Airbus counters Riyadh Air placed orders for 34 additional widebody aircraft on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow, scaling commitments with Airbus and Boeing months after launching scheduled passenger service. Separate reporting pegged Boeing’s opening-day tally at nearly 150 orders, with Airbus countering later, while Pratt & Whitney and British Airways secured the first major deals of the day.

2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00

Farnborough day one: Riyadh Air books 34 widebodies, Boeing sees a 150-plus order flurry as Airbus counters