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CFM delivers 1,000+ LEAP engines in first half (HY1), setting up 2,000+ LEAP deliveries in 2026

CFM says it delivered more than 1,000 LEAP engines in the first half of the year—its first such six-month milestone. The manufacturer is now tracking to exceed 2,000 LEAP engines delivered in 2026, signaling continued ramp momentum for the single-aisle and widebody engine installed base.

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2026-07-16T12:11:20.882768-07:00

FlightGlobal

Boeing’s 737 MAX system redesign momentum and 787 ecoDemonstrator flight tests for fuel savings, noise cuts

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2026-07-16T05:16:32.887196-07:00

Bloomberg

GE Aerospace lifts 2026 outlook as services demand stays resilient and GEnx shipments rise for Boeing 787 ramp

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2026-07-16T03:44:49.500165-07:00

Air Data News

Ethiopian Airlines to pick its next 25-narrowbody aircraft by August: A220-300, 737 MAX 7 or E195-E2

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2026-07-16T07:00:33.513199-07:00

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CFM delivers 1,000+ LEAP engines in first half (HY1), setting up 2,000+ LEAP deliveries in 2026 CFM says it delivered more than 1,000 LEAP engines in the first half of the year—its first such six-month milestone. The manufacturer is now tracking to exceed 2,000 LEAP engines delivered in 2026, signaling continued ramp momentum for the single-aisle and widebody engine installed base.

2026-07-16T12:11:20.882768-07:00

CFM delivers 1,000+ LEAP engines in first half (HY1), setting up 2,000+ LEAP deliveries in 2026

FlightGlobal

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Boeing advances Apache AH-64E enhancements with AESA radar to improve detection and engagement of non-traditional airborne threa Boeing says it is progressing further enhancements for the AH-64E Apache by adding an AESA radar aimed at boosting the aircraft’s airborne-threat detection and engagement capability. The company frames the upgrade as a way to better counter non-traditional threats, including one-way attack drones.

2026-07-16T10:16:36.131393-07:00

Boeing advances Apache AH-64E enhancements with AESA radar to improve detection and engagement of non-traditional airborne threa

Air Data News

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Ethiopian Airlines to pick its next 25-narrowbody aircraft by August: A220-300, 737 MAX 7 or E195-E2 Ethiopian Airlines expects to decide by August which aircraft will underpin the next stage of its narrowbody fleet expansion. The carrier is evaluating the Airbus A220-300, Boeing 737 MAX 7 and Embraer E195-E2 for an order covering 25 aircraft, with the decision timing shaping near-term OEM competition in Africa-led narrowbody demand.

2026-07-16T07:00:33.513199-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines to pick its next 25-narrowbody aircraft by August: A220-300, 737 MAX 7 or E195-E2

Leeham News

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Boeing posts strongest H1 since 2018, driven by 737 MAX cadence as Stephanie Pope pushes BCA production scale-up ahead of Farnbo Boeing reported 314 commercial aircraft deliveries in the first half of 2026—its best start since 2018—pointing to continued recovery momentum supported by the 737 MAX. The run comes as Stephanie Pope, leading Boeing Commercial Airplanes since March 2024, focuses on stabilizing production and expanding factory capacity to regain single-aisle share from Airbus.

2026-07-16T05:46:02.878097-07:00

Boeing posts strongest H1 since 2018, driven by 737 MAX cadence as Stephanie Pope pushes BCA production scale-up ahead of Farnbo

AINonline

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Boeing outlines “open-fan” engine openness and propulsion focus as it rebuilds 737 output Ahead of Farnborough, Boeing BCA leader Stephanie Pope said the company remains open to next-generation propulsion options while prioritizing delivery and production ramp work on the 737. The remarks link aircraft output recovery with ongoing propulsion development plans for future programs.

2026-07-16T05:29:11.383333-07:00

Boeing outlines “open-fan” engine openness and propulsion focus as it rebuilds 737 output

Bloomberg

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Boeing nears FAA certification for redesigned 737 MAX engine anti-ice system, unlocking MAX 7 and MAX 10 deliveries Boeing says it is in the final stages of securing regulatory certification for a redesigned engine anti-ice system on the 737 MAX family, Reuters reports. Officials indicate approval would remove the key technical obstacle that has delayed 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 entry into service for years, enabling deliveries and improved cash flow prospects.

2026-07-16T05:29:10.672346-07:00

Boeing nears FAA certification for redesigned 737 MAX engine anti-ice system, unlocking MAX 7 and MAX 10 deliveries

FlightGlobal

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Boeing’s 737 MAX system redesign momentum and 787 ecoDemonstrator flight tests for fuel savings, noise cuts Boeing says it is building momentum ahead of Farnborough with ongoing 737 MAX engine anti-ice and angle-of-attack system redesigns, alongside production advances. Separately, Boeing, Rolls-Royce and Lufthansa will launch a 787-9 ecoDemonstrator flight-test program later this month in Glasgow, Montana to evaluate new engine inlet and operational technologies using Trent 1000 engines.

2026-07-16T05:16:32.887196-07:00

Boeing’s 737 MAX system redesign momentum and 787 ecoDemonstrator flight tests for fuel savings, noise cuts

Bloomberg

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GE Aerospace lifts 2026 outlook as services demand stays resilient and GEnx shipments rise for Boeing 787 ramp GE Aerospace raised its 2026 profit forecast on resilient engine repair and spare-parts demand, even as high fuel prices and airline schedule cuts constrain the broader market. CEO Larry Culp said GEnx shipments for Boeing 787s accelerated, easing delay concerns. The company also expanded guidance on a services-led quarter, and launched a UK-backed financing framework with UKEF to support engine maintenance in Wales and Scotland (up to $1B over five years).

2026-07-16T03:44:49.500165-07:00

GE Aerospace lifts 2026 outlook as services demand stays resilient and GEnx shipments rise for Boeing 787 ramp