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Boeing appoints Travis Sullivan president of Southeast Asia operations effective July 3

Boeing has named Travis Sullivan president of the company’s Southeast Asia operations, effective 3 July. Sullivan previously served as general manager of Boeing Distribution, the airframer’s parts and distribution services business, positioning him to oversee the region’s growth and leadership agenda.

2026-06-22T21:55:12.633639-07:00

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Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion

2026-06-22T19:42:24.408557-07:00

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NASA says Starliner return to flight could slip by up to a year as safety review progresses

2026-06-22T18:57:39.576531-07:00

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L3Harris completes 10-month transformation of Qatar-gifted 747-8i into interim VC-25B “Air Force One”

2026-06-22T15:25:10.225754-07:00

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Cabo Verde Airlines secures $5.25mn government funding to support 737-8 lease Cabo Verde Airlines has received a $5.25 million government grant to support a Boeing 737-8 leasing arrangement, according to ch-aviation. The funding is intended to underwrite the carrier’s acquisition/lease economics for the MAX-family aircraft.

2026-06-23T06:28:14.262364-07:00

Cabo Verde Airlines secures $5.25mn government funding to support 737-8 lease

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Boeing appoints Travis Sullivan president of Southeast Asia operations effective July 3 Boeing has named Travis Sullivan president of the company’s Southeast Asia operations, effective 3 July. Sullivan previously served as general manager of Boeing Distribution, the airframer’s parts and distribution services business, positioning him to oversee the region’s growth and leadership agenda.

2026-06-22T21:55:12.633639-07:00

Boeing appoints Travis Sullivan president of Southeast Asia operations effective July 3

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Blue Dart Aviation targets growth from new India cargo hubs with Boeing 757-200(PCF) freighter Blue Dart Aviation says it is looking to drive expansion by building and scaling operations out of new hub locations in India, supported by its Boeing 757-200(PCF) freighter fleet. The plan underscores a hub-and-spoke approach to domestic cargo capacity and route flexibility.

2026-06-22T21:05:59.666759-07:00

Blue Dart Aviation targets growth from new India cargo hubs with Boeing 757-200(PCF) freighter

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Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion Nippon Cargo Airlines has started its integration into the ANA Group and is laying out plans to expand freighter capacity using Boeing 777F aircraft. The move signals a tighter structural alignment within ANA’s logistics network alongside incremental growth of long-haul cargo lift.

2026-06-22T19:42:24.408557-07:00

Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion

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NASA says Starliner return to flight could slip by up to a year as safety review progresses NASA’s safety advisers say progress continues in resolving issues with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner, but a return to flight may not occur for as long as a year. The schedule uncertainty follows NASA’s earlier suspension of crewed Starliner flights pending corrective actions.

2026-06-22T18:57:39.576531-07:00

NASA says Starliner return to flight could slip by up to a year as safety review progresses

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L3Harris completes 10-month transformation of Qatar-gifted 747-8i into interim VC-25B “Air Force One” L3Harris used roughly 10 months to convert the Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8i into an interim VC-25B presidential transport. The build accelerates the near-term Air Force One replacement path while the broader next-generation VC-25B program continues to mature.

2026-06-22T15:25:10.225754-07:00

L3Harris completes 10-month transformation of Qatar-gifted 747-8i into interim VC-25B “Air Force One”

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USAF T-7A Red Hawk faces new airworthiness and reliability scrutiny as BAE/Boeing work to sustain training value An investigation finds the USAF’s newest T-7A Red Hawk trainer now carries a “serious” airworthiness risk beyond earlier reported issues, following prior weather-related constraints on the platform. Separately, BAE says it remains ready to complete final assembly and development work in the UK if the aircraft is selected for the RAF’s Hawk replacement.

2026-06-22T10:55:23.622235-07:00

USAF T-7A Red Hawk faces new airworthiness and reliability scrutiny as BAE/Boeing work to sustain training value

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United yanks its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with Polaris Studio/Elevate interiors after repeated operational and maintenance United Airlines has pulled its first Boeing 787-9 featuring the carrier’s “United Elevated” cabin concept and new Polaris business suites from service after repeated mechanical and operational disruptions. The Dreamliner is now reportedly headed back to Boeing for remedial work following multiple cancellations, passenger-free ferry flights, and extended maintenance stops.

2026-06-19T20:53:36.886933-07:00

United yanks its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with Polaris Studio/Elevate interiors after repeated operational and maintenance

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Boeing appoints Travis Sullivan president of Southeast Asia operations effective July 3

Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion

NASA says Starliner return to flight could slip by up to a year as safety review progresses

L3Harris completes 10-month transformation of Qatar-gifted 747-8i into interim VC-25B “Air Force One”

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