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FAA orders inspections of Boeing 787s after manufacturing gaps fall outside engineering specifications

The FAA is requiring inspections of some Boeing 787 Dreamliners after a Boeing investigation identified potential manufacturing errors that left gaps outside approved engineering specifications. The directive adds a new compliance and quality-control burden to the 787 program, with implications for affected operators and Boeing’s production oversight.

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Airbus Once Led Boeing in Widebody Sales; It Is Now a Distant Second

Airbus executives once celebrated overtaking Boeing in widebody sales, underscoring the European manufacturer’s earlier competitive momentum. The company has since fallen well behind its U.S. rival in the segment, marking a significant reversal in the long-haul aircraft market and Airbus’ commercial positioning.

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Kenya Airways nears Boeing 777 freighter lease as it targets 40% cargo share amid widening losses

Kenya Airways is nearing an agreement to lease a Boeing 777 freighter as it pursues a 40% cargo-market-share target. The carrier is also prioritizing a capital raise and fleet restoration after grounded widebodies, higher fuel costs and maintenance constraints contributed to a Sh16 billion first-half loss.

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