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Chief executive Michael O’Leary said on Oct. 20 that Ryanair now expects to receive its first 737 MAX 10 as early as January 2027. The revised timing marks the airline’s latest expectation for the aircraft’s entry into its fleet.
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Chief executive Michael O’Leary said on Oct. 20 that Ryanair now expects to receive its first 737 MAX 10 as early as January 2027. The revised timing marks the airline’s latest expectation for the aircraft’s entry into its fleet.
Boeing has secured a contract worth up to $31.9 million to provide logistics support for the C-17 Globemaster III flight simulator operated in Hungary by the multinational Strategic Airlift Capability program. The award sustains training infrastructure for the program’s C-17 operations.
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A sharp derotation badly damaged the freighter’s fuselage after the captain blocked the control column while trying to prevent an excessive nose-up attitude, according to the report. The sequence left the pilot unable to maintain control of the yoke before the aircraft’s nose gear struck the runway hard.
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Announced at MRO Europe 2026, the renewed agreement covers spare parts across Boeing’s commercial aircraft portfolio. The companies say the Tailored Parts Package is intended to improve parts availability, make costs more predictable and support maintenance planning.
Pyramids Airlines is considering adding two Boeing 737-800s, a potential fleet move that would expand the Egyptian carrier’s narrowbody capacity. The available report does not specify timing, aircraft source or intended routes.
Korean Air’s aerostructures business is seeking a larger role as Boeing increases production across key programs. The unit has done extensive work on the 777-300ER but has limited presence on the 777X, leaving it looking to secure additional commercial-aircraft workshare.
Airbus has raised concerns about aircraft seat availability, while Boeing has highlighted ongoing certification challenges for premium seats. The constraints point to pressure on cabin-equipment supply and approval timelines, potentially complicating aircraft delivery and passenger-interior plans; the reports provide no further detail on affected programs or schedules.
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Turkish Airlines has signed lease agreements with AerCap for two 777-300ERSF freighters, converted from passenger aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to join the airline’s fleet in 2027, adding widebody cargo capacity through a conversion program developed with the lessor.
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