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Boeing bags ~$985M order for 10 aircraft from Uganda Airlines, including 767 converted freighter and 737BCF

Uganda Airlines has signed a commitment with Boeing for 10 new aircraft valued at about US$984.64 million (3.7 trillion Ugandan shillings). The package covers eight new passenger aircraft plus one 767 converted freighter and one 737BCF, positioning Entebbe for expansion across passenger and cargo operations.

2026-06-11T01:13:30.433862-07:00

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2026-06-10T18:18:58.577325-07:00

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2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

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Airbus debuts U760 Ravenstorm loyal-wingman and autonomous U145/U760 platform concept at ILA Berlin 2026

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Boeing bags ~$985M order for 10 aircraft from Uganda Airlines, including 767 converted freighter and 737BCF Uganda Airlines has signed a commitment with Boeing for 10 new aircraft valued at about US$984.64 million (3.7 trillion Ugandan shillings). The package covers eight new passenger aircraft plus one 767 converted freighter and one 737BCF, positioning Entebbe for expansion across passenger and cargo operations.

2026-06-11T01:13:30.433862-07:00

Boeing bags ~$985M order for 10 aircraft from Uganda Airlines, including 767 converted freighter and 737BCF

Reuters

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Air India 171 investigation delayed: final crash report slips past one-year deadline as US engine analysis remains pending Investigators are expected to miss the one-year deadline for releasing the final report on Air India’s Boeing 787 crash shortly after takeoff, citing unfinished engine examination work in the United States. The delay keeps the cause unresolved as the investigation continues.

2026-06-10T18:18:58.577325-07:00

Air India 171 investigation delayed: final crash report slips past one-year deadline as US engine analysis remains pending

Aviation Week

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American Airlines ditches United merger talks, but confirms RFP for new Boeing/Airbus widebody jets American Airlines CEO Robert Isom told shareholders the carrier did the work to evaluate a potential combination with United Airlines before deciding it was a “non-starter.” In parallel, American confirmed it has a widebody RFP in the market (Airbus and Boeing long-haul jets) as it defines its next premium global fleet mix.

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

American Airlines ditches United merger talks, but confirms RFP for new Boeing/Airbus widebody jets

Breaking Defense

Airbus debuts U760 Ravenstorm loyal-wingman and autonomous U145/U760 platform concept at ILA Berlin 2026 Airbus Defense and Space unveiled the multirole uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft U760 “Ravenstorm” at ILA Berlin 2026, alongside the autonomous U145. The 13-meter Ravenstorm is positioned as a wingman capable of striking ground targets and jamming enemy air defenses.

2026-06-10T08:30:00.836501-07:00

Airbus debuts U760 Ravenstorm loyal-wingman and autonomous U145/U760 platform concept at ILA Berlin 2026

Reuters

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Emirates expects first Boeing 777X delivery by June next year amid unresolved Rolls-Royce engine fix Emirates’ president says the airline still expects to receive its long-delayed first Boeing 777X by June next year, but has not seen progress on Rolls-Royce engine improvements needed to support the program. Emirates has not ruled out ordering Airbus A350-1000—highlighting an ongoing engine-driven order-risk calculus.

2026-06-09T13:19:01.118842-07:00

Emirates expects first Boeing 777X delivery by June next year amid unresolved Rolls-Royce engine fix

CNBC

Boeing delivery acceleration reinforces Kelly Ortberg turnaround narrative for investors Boeing’s latest commercial delivery step-up is being cited as evidence that the company’s recovery under CEO Kelly Ortberg is regaining momentum—supporting the stock thesis the market initially built around the turnaround. The update adds to the recent pattern of output stabilization tied to the 737 MAX ramp.

2026-06-09T12:26:14.107635-07:00

Boeing delivery acceleration reinforces Kelly Ortberg turnaround narrative for investors

Bloomberg

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Boeing delivers 60 aircraft in May, led by 51 737 MAX handovers as production recovery continues Boeing says it delivered 60 jets in May, up 33% versus the same month last year, though deliveries trailed Airbus’s 81. The May mix included 51 737 MAX aircraft—its highest monthly total since production restarted in December 2024 after a strike. Customers cancelled 16 jets, leaving net orders of 22.

2026-06-09T08:14:01.143605-07:00

Boeing delivers 60 aircraft in May, led by 51 737 MAX handovers as production recovery continues

Bloomberg

Boeing told to cure KC-46 aerial-refueling tanking defect before USAF expands buys Budget and service documents cited in the cluster say Boeing must fix a lingering aerial-refueling tanker defect before the US Air Force proceeds with purchases of additional, higher-cost versions of the aircraft. The issue introduces schedule and acceptance risk ahead of future tanker procurement decisions.

2026-06-09T03:28:26.898486-07:00

Boeing told to cure KC-46 aerial-refueling tanking defect before USAF expands buys

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Boeing bags ~$985M order for 10 aircraft from Uganda Airlines, including 767 converted freighter and 737BCF

Air India 171 investigation delayed: final crash report slips past one-year deadline as US engine analysis remains pending

American Airlines ditches United merger talks, but confirms RFP for new Boeing/Airbus widebody jets

Airbus debuts U760 Ravenstorm loyal-wingman and autonomous U145/U760 platform concept at ILA Berlin 2026

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