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SunExpress CEO Marcus Schnabel cites flexibility from 60+ Boeing 737 MAX firm orders

SunExpress’ chief executive Marcus Schnabel said the carrier’s large Boeing 737 MAX orderbook—over 60 aircraft on firm order—gives it flexibility to support “sustainable growth” in the coming years. The airline views the sizeable MAX backlog as a resource for adjusting capacity as demand evolves.

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2026-07-22T00:08:13.556183-07:00

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Trump’s Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 ‘Air Force One’ pulled for $400M-plus security, communications and avionics upgrades; Boeing

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2026-07-21T09:21:56.674010-07:00

Reuters

Boeing asks U.S. to press EU on €3.0bn Airbus loan, reviving jet-subsidy trade tensions

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2026-07-21T03:08:40.966997-07:00

Reuters

Airbus, Boeing and Rolls-Royce engine push: Airbus seeks more Pratt power for 2027; Somon Air picks Trent 1000; Rolls-Royce fund

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2026-07-21T05:41:43.388543-07:00

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SunExpress CEO Marcus Schnabel cites flexibility from 60+ Boeing 737 MAX firm orders SunExpress’ chief executive Marcus Schnabel said the carrier’s large Boeing 737 MAX orderbook—over 60 aircraft on firm order—gives it flexibility to support “sustainable growth” in the coming years. The airline views the sizeable MAX backlog as a resource for adjusting capacity as demand evolves.

2026-07-22T00:08:13.556183-07:00

SunExpress CEO Marcus Schnabel cites flexibility from 60+ Boeing 737 MAX firm orders

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SunExpress chief eyes flexibility on growth from strong orderbook

2026-07-22T00:08:13.556183-07:00

SunExpress chief eyes flexibil

Reuters

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Boeing showcases Ghost Bat at Farnborough as rivals vie for autonomous uncrewed fighter-jet program At the Farnborough Airshow, Boeing highlighted its Ghost Bat autonomous drone in a growing race to supply next-generation uncrewed fighter aircraft. The display underscores intensifying competition among defense primes as customers evaluate designs that could shape a multibillion-dollar autonomous air-combat market.

2026-07-21T22:25:41.075851-07:00

Boeing showcases Ghost Bat at Farnborough as rivals vie for autonomous uncrewed fighter-jet program

DefenseNews.com

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Trump’s Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 ‘Air Force One’ pulled for $400M-plus security, communications and avionics upgrades; Boeing President Trump says the Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 used as Air Force One will be temporarily removed from service while it undergoes “maxed out” upgrades focused on security and communications. The move follows reported concerns about security features, with Trump also flagging a spending envelope of roughly $400M. Separately, Boeing says two next-generation presidential jets remain targeted for delivery in 2028, but that additional spending will likely be required.

2026-07-21T09:21:56.674010-07:00

Trump’s Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 ‘Air Force One’ pulled for $400M-plus security, communications and avionics upgrades; Boeing

Reuters

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Airbus, Boeing and Rolls-Royce engine push: Airbus seeks more Pratt power for 2027; Somon Air picks Trent 1000; Rolls-Royce fund Airbus says it is pressing Pratt & Whitney for more engines for 2027 while expecting any shortfall to be met via CFM. Somon Air signed with Rolls-Royce for four Trent 1000 XE engines to power two Boeing 787s. Separately, Rolls-Royce awarded a £100m+ Bristol facility contract and advanced GCAP engine design reviews toward ground testing.

2026-07-21T05:41:43.388543-07:00

Airbus, Boeing and Rolls-Royce engine push: Airbus seeks more Pratt power for 2027; Somon Air picks Trent 1000; Rolls-Royce fund

Reuters

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Boeing asks U.S. to press EU on €3.0bn Airbus loan, reviving jet-subsidy trade tensions Boeing has urged the U.S. government to seek transparency from the European Union over a record €3.0 billion ($3.43 billion) loan package to Airbus, Reuters reports. The request comes as the U.S. and EU have extended a tariff truce on jet subsidies, raising the prospect of renewed trade friction.

2026-07-21T03:08:40.966997-07:00

Boeing asks U.S. to press EU on €3.0bn Airbus loan, reviving jet-subsidy trade tensions

CNBC

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Boeing and Airbus position next-generation narrow-body programs as market waits for delivery and production delivery Boeing and Airbus are preparing their next narrow-body aircraft programs, but airlines and investors are still prioritizing near-term outcomes: production stability, delivery volumes and the performance of current fleets. The shift underlines how execution risk on existing programs continues to shape buying decisions.

2026-07-21T01:40:51.351782-07:00

Boeing and Airbus position next-generation narrow-body programs as market waits for delivery and production delivery

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Boeing and SPEEA show early optimism in contract talks, signaling a potential shift from prior labor tensions Boeing and the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) are expressing optimism over ongoing contract negotiations. The update marks a departure from the labor conflict atmosphere that has characterized earlier rounds of talks between Boeing management and its unions.

2026-07-21T01:22:53.673129-07:00

Boeing and SPEEA show early optimism in contract talks, signaling a potential shift from prior labor tensions