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Pertamina and Boeing sign MoU to explore building Indonesia’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry

Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. planemaker Boeing to explore opportunities for developing a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Indonesia. The agreement is aimed at mapping potential SAF industry development pathways within the country.

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2026-07-08T21:45:26.611623-07:00

aeromorning.com

Etihad targets a 10-aircraft Boeing 787 Dreamliner order; China Southern Cargo adds Boeing 777F/777-300ERSF freighter capacity

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2026-07-08T10:46:15.611862-07:00

Reuters

Philippine Airlines and Etihad line up major widebody deals: A350-leaning strategy for PR, record-scale 2026 order for Etihad

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2026-07-08T14:17:04.465436-07:00

Bloomberg

Trump swaps the new VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One for the older 747-8 after international debut

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2026-07-08T08:59:14.302506-07:00

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Etihad and Saudia push for faster Airbus and Boeing delivery slots to manage aircraft availability Etihad and Saudia are seeking faster Airbus and Boeing production/delivery slots, signaling pressure to improve aircraft availability against near-term network and capacity plans. The push reflects how OEM delivery timing can directly affect airline growth, fleet deployment, and operational flexibility.

2026-07-09T00:17:32.149365-07:00

Etihad and Saudia push for faster Airbus and Boeing delivery slots to manage aircraft availability

Reuters

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Pertamina and Boeing sign MoU to explore building Indonesia’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. planemaker Boeing to explore opportunities for developing a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Indonesia. The agreement is aimed at mapping potential SAF industry development pathways within the country.

2026-07-08T21:45:26.611623-07:00

Pertamina and Boeing sign MoU to explore building Indonesia’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry

Reuters

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Philippine Airlines and Etihad line up major widebody deals: A350-leaning strategy for PR, record-scale 2026 order for Etihad Philippine Airlines is preparing to split a widebody order between Boeing and Airbus, with reported plans for a firm purchase of about 10 787 Dreamliners and 10 A350s—its first Boeing buy since 2007—while continuing to ramp A350-1000 deployments to more North American cities. Separately, Etihad is reportedly nearing a strategic widebody order of up to 100 aircraft for 2026, with additional 787s under negotiation in separate reports.

2026-07-08T14:17:04.465436-07:00

Philippine Airlines and Etihad line up major widebody deals: A350-leaning strategy for PR, record-scale 2026 order for Etihad

aeromorning.com

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Etihad targets a 10-aircraft Boeing 787 Dreamliner order; China Southern Cargo adds Boeing 777F/777-300ERSF freighter capacity Etihad Airways is reportedly nearing a major order for 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, signaling a step-change in wide-body fleet growth ahead of the Farnborough Airshow. Separately, AerCap is set to deliver Etihad’s first new Boeing 777F in Q4 2026, with follow-on deliveries through 2027, while China Southern Cargo will lease three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters to expand intercontinental air freight.

2026-07-08T10:46:15.611862-07:00

Etihad targets a 10-aircraft Boeing 787 Dreamliner order; China Southern Cargo adds Boeing 777F/777-300ERSF freighter capacity

Bloomberg

29 sources

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Trump swaps the new VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One for the older 747-8 after international debut President Trump’s interim Air Force One flew internationally on July 8, but plans to route it from Turkey to the U.K. were scrapped on short notice. Reports say the Secret Service discouraged use of the Qatari-donated VC-25B, highlighting ongoing questions about the pace and adequacy of retrofitting the new Boeing 747-8-based aircraft.

2026-07-08T08:59:14.302506-07:00

Trump swaps the new VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One for the older 747-8 after international debut

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Uganda Airlines turns to the Boeing 787 as A330 stays grounded Uganda Airlines is bringing the Boeing 787 into use as its Airbus A330 aircraft are grounded again. The move signals a near-term capacity and fleet reliability adjustment while the operator continues to manage recurring A330 availability issues.

2026-07-08T04:46:25.703954-07:00

Uganda Airlines turns to the Boeing 787 as A330 stays grounded

AeroTime

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Saudia Boeing 787-9 damages Philippine Airlines A320 tail in Manila tarmac collision; both aircraft grounded A ground collision at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport involved a Saudia Boeing 787-9 taxiing and an Airbus A320-214 that was parked. Reports say the 787’s left wingtip struck the PAL aircraft’s side rudder area, with both aircraft sustaining damage and being grounded. Investigators are reviewing the incident.

2026-07-08T03:58:57.170201-07:00

Saudia Boeing 787-9 damages Philippine Airlines A320 tail in Manila tarmac collision; both aircraft grounded

AirInsight

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Boeing quietly boosts advertised range across the 777X family Boeing has updated the published performance figures for its 777X family, adding more than 700 nautical miles to the advertised range across all three variants. The change improves route flexibility and moves the aircraft closer to competitiveness versus the Airbus A350 on long-haul missions.

2026-07-08T01:29:00.632198-07:00

Boeing quietly boosts advertised range across the 777X family