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WestJet targets 737-10 entry in 1Q27 as Canada’s single-aisle modernization continues

Canada’s WestJet aims to introduce the Boeing 737-10 in the first quarter of 2027. The move positions the carrier to extend its Boeing single-aisle transition into the MAX 10 timeframe while aligning fleet planning with anticipated 737 MAX 10 certification and handover schedules.

2026-06-11T10:28:28.474964-07:00

The War Zone

USAF to retrofit entire C-17 fleet with 3D-printed drag-reduction microvanes within a year, while Boeing discusses C-17 producti

2026-06-11T11:13:01.617776-07:00

FlightGlobal

Liebherr sees higher-aspect-ratio and folding-wing architectures beyond Boeing 777X

2026-06-11T10:28:15.705806-07:00

Reuters

Air India 171 crash investigation report delayed past one-year mark as Boeing 787 engine analysis remains unfinished

2026-06-10T18:18:58.577325-07:00

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Boeing flight tests updated KC-46A remote vision system as USAF tanker readiness slips Boeing is flight-testing an updated remote vision system on the KC-46A to address reported deficiencies, as the US Air Force continues to experience readiness drag on aerial-refueling tanker acceptance and operational capability. The program’s remaining issues compound schedule and delivery risk beyond earlier KC-46 defect findings.

2026-06-11T13:27:50.488125-07:00

Boeing flight tests updated KC-46A remote vision system as USAF tanker readiness slips

The War Zone

USAF to retrofit entire C-17 fleet with 3D-printed drag-reduction microvanes within a year, while Boeing discusses C-17 producti The US Air Force plans to fit the full C-17 fleet with 3D-printed microvanes/microvane-style drag reduction devices within 12 months, following development with the Air Force Research Laboratory and targeting fleetwide adoption. At the same time, Congress has asked USAF to brief on the feasibility of buying new C-17s amid strain on the current fleet, with Boeing saying it is “encouraged” by discussions about restarting production.

2026-06-11T11:13:01.617776-07:00

USAF to retrofit entire C-17 fleet with 3D-printed drag-reduction microvanes within a year, while Boeing discusses C-17 producti

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WestJet targets 737-10 entry in 1Q27 as Canada’s single-aisle modernization continues Canada’s WestJet aims to introduce the Boeing 737-10 in the first quarter of 2027. The move positions the carrier to extend its Boeing single-aisle transition into the MAX 10 timeframe while aligning fleet planning with anticipated 737 MAX 10 certification and handover schedules.

2026-06-11T10:28:28.474964-07:00

WestJet targets 737-10 entry in 1Q27 as Canada’s single-aisle modernization continues

FlightGlobal

Liebherr sees higher-aspect-ratio and folding-wing architectures beyond Boeing 777X Aerospace supplier Liebherr says a shift toward higher-aspect-ratio wings could expand opportunities for folding-wing designs like those used on Boeing 777X. The supplier’s view points to potential future adoption where stowage and airport/wing-size constraints drive mechanism and systems demand.

2026-06-11T10:28:15.705806-07:00

Liebherr sees higher-aspect-ratio and folding-wing architectures beyond Boeing 777X

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Atlas Air adds executive-configured Boeing 737-400 to Iran fleet Atlas Air has added an executive-configured Boeing 737-400 to its Iran operations, expanding its business-jet-style capability on the type. The move underscores how operators are tailoring aircraft configurations to meet regional demand amid ongoing Iran-related operating constraints.

2026-06-11T05:41:54.413188-07:00

Atlas Air adds executive-configured Boeing 737-400 to Iran fleet

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Uganda Airlines signs Boeing deal for up to 10 aircraft (~$985m), aiming to rebuild fleet capacity Uganda Airlines has signed an agreement with Boeing for the acquisition of 10 aircraft, described as worth about $985 million, to expand its fleet after recent operational disruptions and aircraft shortages. Reports indicate the aircraft are likely Boeing 787-9 widebodies, supporting a near-term capacity step-up.

2026-06-11T01:13:30.433862-07:00

Uganda Airlines signs Boeing deal for up to 10 aircraft (~$985m), aiming to rebuild fleet capacity

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Air India 171 crash investigation report delayed past one-year mark as Boeing 787 engine analysis remains unfinished Indian investigators are expected to miss the one-year anniversary deadline for explaining the cause of the Air India 171 Boeing 787 crash shortly after takeoff. The delay is tied to pending engine examination work in the United States, with the final and/or interim AAIB report still under preparation.

2026-06-10T18:18:58.577325-07:00

Air India 171 crash investigation report delayed past one-year mark as Boeing 787 engine analysis remains unfinished

Aviation Week

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American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter” American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the carrier has a new widebody RFP in the market and is weighing a long-haul widebody order from Airbus or Boeing as it reshapes its premium global flying strategy. Isom also told shareholders that work toward a potential American-United combination has been completed and dismissed as non-viable.

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter”

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WestJet targets 737-10 entry in 1Q27 as Canada’s single-aisle modernization continues

USAF to retrofit entire C-17 fleet with 3D-printed drag-reduction microvanes within a year, while Boeing discusses C-17 producti

Liebherr sees higher-aspect-ratio and folding-wing architectures beyond Boeing 777X

Air India 171 crash investigation report delayed past one-year mark as Boeing 787 engine analysis remains unfinished

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