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U.S. clears sale of four Boeing P-8 Poseidons to Singapore to replace Fokker 50 reconnaissance fleet

The U.S. has approved the foreign military sale of four Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Singapore, enabling the Republic of Singapore Air Force to retire and replace its aging Fokker 50 reconnaissance fleet. The acquisition upgrades Singapore's maritime patrol, ASW and ISR posture in the region.

2026-01-31T17:43:39.855665-08:00

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Emirates reserves Berlin‑Brandenburg slots for planned Boeing 777 Dubai services pending German approval

2026-01-31T05:13:37.511243-08:00

Breaking Defense

U.S. approves multi‑billion arms packages: 30 AH‑64E Apaches, JLTVs and Namer APCs for Israel; $9B Patriot sale to Saudi Arabia

2026-01-30T16:33:40.108321-08:00

Airways Magazine

KLM completes Dreamliner fleet with 28th Boeing 787-10 'Krokus'

2026-01-30T06:17:54.492343-08:00

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U.S. clears sale of four Boeing P-8 Poseidons to Singapore to replace Fokker 50 reconnaissance fleet The U.S. has approved the foreign military sale of four Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Singapore, enabling the Republic of Singapore Air Force to retire and replace its aging Fokker 50 reconnaissance fleet. The acquisition upgrades Singapore's maritime patrol, ASW and ISR posture in the region.

2026-01-31T17:43:39.855665-08:00

U.S. clears sale of four Boeing P-8 Poseidons to Singapore to replace Fokker 50 reconnaissance fleet

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Emirates reserves Berlin‑Brandenburg slots for planned Boeing 777 Dubai services pending German approval Emirates has requested and reserved landing slots at Berlin‑Brandenburg Airport for proposed Boeing 777 services from Dubai, aiming to launch as early as December 2026. The move comes after roughly 30 years of efforts to serve Berlin and remains subject to German political and regulatory approval amid competition concerns.

2026-01-31T05:13:37.511243-08:00

Emirates reserves Berlin‑Brandenburg slots for planned Boeing 777 Dubai services pending German approval

Leeham News

SPEEA at Boeing Wichita ratifies 4.8‑year contract with 85.8% approval Members of the engineers and technicians union (SPEEA) at Boeing’s Wichita site approved a 4.8‑year contract by 85.8% (671–111). The vote formalizes terms for staff at the former Spirit AeroSystems plant and removes immediate bargaining uncertainty for the engineering workforce.

2026-01-30T18:09:41.047402-08:00

SPEEA at Boeing Wichita ratifies 4.8‑year contract with 85.8% approval

Breaking Defense

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U.S. approves multi‑billion arms packages: 30 AH‑64E Apaches, JLTVs and Namer APCs for Israel; $9B Patriot sale to Saudi Arabia The U.S. State Department approved multiple Foreign Military Sales to Israel including 30 AH‑64E Apache attack helicopters, thousands of JLTV tactical vehicles, Namer APC systems and related support — reported package values range from roughly $3.8B to $8.7B. Separately, a $9B Patriot missile sale to Saudi Arabia (730 missiles) was approved.

2026-01-30T16:33:40.108321-08:00

U.S. approves multi‑billion arms packages: 30 AH‑64E Apaches, JLTVs and Namer APCs for Israel; $9B Patriot sale to Saudi Arabia

The War Zone

MQ-25 Stingray begins taxi tests as Navy eyes first flight in coming months The U.S. Navy's MQ-25 Stingray has begun ground taxi tests, advancing Boeing's carrier‑based unmanned aerial‑refuelling programme toward what the service now describes as an imminent first flight. The move follows an earlier push to achieve first flight in 2025 and signals renewed momentum in the flight‑test campaign.

2026-01-30T11:57:14.784391-08:00

MQ-25 Stingray begins taxi tests as Navy eyes first flight in coming months

Airways Magazine

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KLM completes Dreamliner fleet with 28th Boeing 787-10 'Krokus' KLM has taken delivery of its 28th and final Boeing 787-10, PH-BKS "Krokus", completing the carrier's Dreamliner fleet renewal and closing out its current 787-10 order. The arrival finalises KLM's long‑haul widebody transition and consolidates intercontinental capacity from Amsterdam Schiphol.

2026-01-30T06:17:54.492343-08:00

KLM completes Dreamliner fleet with 28th Boeing 787-10 'Krokus'

Leeham News

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FAA airworthiness directives tighten oversight; 737NG pickle‑fork AD highlights regulatory drag on airliner programs The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive targeting cracked rear ‘pickle‑fork’ fittings on high‑time Boeing 737 NGs, while industry analysis underscores how ADs, rulemaking and regulatory oversight are extending large‑airliner development timelines and adding near‑term compliance burdens for manufacturers and operators.

2026-01-30T00:03:44.888050-08:00

FAA airworthiness directives tighten oversight; 737NG pickle‑fork AD highlights regulatory drag on airliner programs

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Etihad to launch first nonstop Abu Dhabi–Calgary 787 service from Nov 2026 Etihad Airways will begin the first-ever nonstop Abu Dhabi–Calgary service in November 2026, creating a direct scheduled link between the UAE and Western Canada. Announced in Calgary on Jan. 29, 2026, the route will be operated with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and expand Etihad's long‑haul network.

2026-01-29T10:33:50.887969-08:00

Etihad to launch first nonstop Abu Dhabi–Calgary 787 service from Nov 2026

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U.S. clears sale of four Boeing P-8 Poseidons to Singapore to replace Fokker 50 reconnaissance fleet

Emirates reserves Berlin‑Brandenburg slots for planned Boeing 777 Dubai services pending German approval

U.S. approves multi‑billion arms packages: 30 AH‑64E Apaches, JLTVs and Namer APCs for Israel; $9B Patriot sale to Saudi Arabia

KLM completes Dreamliner fleet with 28th Boeing 787-10 'Krokus'

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