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Asia-Pacific airlines expand long-term MRO partnerships across A350, 787 and CFM56 fleets

China Airlines selected Safran to overhaul landing gear on its 18 Airbus A350-900s from 2026 through 2031, while Japan Airlines renewed Boeing 787 component support with Lufthansa Technik. Hebei Airlines and FTAI Aviation also advanced CFM56 maintenance arrangements and regional service capacity.

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Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification expected by end-September, unlocking major airline fleet plans

Alaska Airlines expects the FAA to certify Boeing’s largest 737 MAX variant by the end of September 2026, potentially within days. Approval would advance fleet plans at Alaska, American, Delta and United, while Boeing has also secured a Turkish Airlines commitment for up to 150 MAX aircraft.

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PIA board reportedly approves Boeing 787 leases

Pakistan International Airlines’ board has reportedly greenlit leases for Boeing 787 aircraft, according to a ch-aviation report. The decision points to a potential widebody fleet move for the carrier, although the report does not specify the number of aircraft, lessors, lease terms or delivery timeline.

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Changi cargo operations expand as SATS pilots autonomous vehicles and DHL renews five-777F deal with SIA

SATS is piloting autonomous cargo vehicles carrying up to 800 kilograms between Changi terminals and freight forwarders’ warehouses, while Singapore Airlines and DHL Express renew an agreement covering five Boeing 777 freighters. SIA will continue providing crews and maintenance for DHL’s Singapore-based intercontinental network.

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Boeing stock remains stuck as the jetmaker works through internal and external headwinds

Boeing’s shares remain constrained by a combination of challenges within and outside the company’s control. A sustained recovery will depend partly on the jetmaker executing on the issues it can address, while broader headwinds begin to ease.

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Alaska Air expects Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification by September, first delivery next spring

Alaska Air expects Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 to receive certification by the end of September, with the airline planning to take delivery of its first aircraft next spring, Chief Operating Officer Jason Berry told Reuters. The timeline provides a target for the aircraft’s entry into Alaska’s fleet.

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Biman Bangladesh orders 11 Boeing jets, including five 787-10s and six 737-8 MAXs

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has placed an incremental order for 11 Boeing aircraft: five 787-10 widebodies and six 737-8 MAX narrowbodies. The order expands the carrier’s Boeing fleet across long-haul and short- to medium-haul segments, adding to the manufacturer’s commercial backlog.

Reuters

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Hopes fade for new Boeing purchase commitment ahead of US-China presidential summit

Prospects for China to announce a new commitment to buy Boeing aircraft are diminishing ahead of Thursday’s meeting between the US and Chinese presidents, according to two people briefed on the matter. Negotiations remain fluid, underscoring the commercial impact of broader US-China relations on Boeing’s China strategy.