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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
Korean Air has deregistered its last 777-200ER, closing out the type’s presence on the carrier’s aircraft register. The available report does not specify the aircraft’s disposition or the timing and operational implications, but the move marks a fleet milestone for the airline.
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Korean Air has deregistered its last 777-200ER, closing out the type’s presence on the carrier’s aircraft register. The available report does not specify the aircraft’s disposition or the timing and operational implications, but the move marks a fleet milestone for the airline.
Chief executives from Boeing, RTX, GE Aerospace and other major aerospace companies are meeting Wednesday with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to discuss streamlining regulatory approvals for new aircraft and parts, according to people familiar with the meeting. The discussion puts certification reform on the agenda for industry leaders and the transportation department.
Israel has signed an agreement with the Pentagon to acquire 12 of Boeing’s latest AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. The purchase moved forward after the Israeli government approved a reallocation of funds to resolve a budget impasse; the helicopters are scheduled for delivery at the beginning of the 2030s.
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Riyadh Air has evacuated its brand-new Boeing 787 Dreamliners from Riyadh over fears of Houthi missile attacks, according to the article. The report also says one aircraft belonging to Saudia has already been destroyed, underscoring the potential exposure of airline assets amid regional hostilities.
The U.S. Navy says two aircraft carriers are ready to fly Boeing’s MQ-25A Stingray autonomous refueling drone. The system is set to operate from the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Pacific, adding carrier-based aerial refueling capability to the Navy’s autonomous aircraft plans.
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Boeing delivered 57 aircraft in September 2026, its highest monthly total of the year, while booking 165 orders. The month’s deliveries come as the manufacturer works toward a consistent 737 MAX output rate of 47 a month; ANA is preparing to take its first MAX 8, years later than originally planned.
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