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• Meg Godlewski
The FAA has granted type certification to Boeing’s 737-7 after years of delay, marking progress in the manufacturer’s regulatory reset and creating a pathway toward approvals for the 737-10 and 777-9. AerCap’s CEO called 737-10 certification vital to the MAX family’s airline appeal.
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The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a $75 million undefinitized contract action for the BSU-111/B Payload Delivery Unit, known as the Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range. The precision-guided weapon can travel more than 300 nautical miles while carrying a 500-pound-class payload.
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The FAA has granted type certification to Boeing’s 737-7 after years of delay, marking progress in the manufacturer’s regulatory reset and creating a pathway toward approvals for the 737-10 and 777-9. AerCap’s CEO called 737-10 certification vital to the MAX family’s airline appeal.
The P-8A Poseidon and MQ-4C Triton were designed to operate together, but enabling Poseidon crews to directly control Tritons in flight would add new tactical options and extend the manned maritime patrol aircraft’s operational reach.
The Boeing-Lockheed Martin rocket joint venture plans to tap the private bond market to refinance existing debt. The transaction would provide fresh financing for the venture while highlighting the capital requirements facing major launch businesses and their shareholders.
Recent demonstrations by Northrop Grumman, Boeing, the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy show accelerating investment in networked maritime autonomy: MQ-4C Triton and P-8A aircraft exchanged mission data, while British forces linked a Wildcat helicopter, drones and ground units across more than 200 miles.
The Boeing 737 Max 7 received certification on Aug. 3, a milestone that is renewing customer interest in the larger Max 10. Boeing and its airline customers are now looking for the Max 10’s certification to follow, though the timing remains unspecified.
Turkish Airlines and LATAM Airlines absorbed fuel-cost increases of roughly 93% or more in the second quarter, with Turkish slipping to an operating loss despite stronger cargo revenue. El Al, meanwhile, doubled quarterly profit and purchased two leased 787-9s as conflict-related capacity constraints strengthened its position.
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National Airlines says it completed what is believed to be the longest commercial Boeing 777 Freighter flight, operating nonstop from Prestwick, Scotland, to Melbourne, Australia. The ultra-long-haul cargo mission lasted more than 19 hours and covered nearly 9,850 miles, highlighting the range potential of the 777F.
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