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Boeing quietly boosts 777X advertised range—adds 700+ nautical miles to 777-8 and 777-9

Boeing has updated its website to show higher advertised range figures for the 777-8, 777-8 Freighter and 777-9. The revision increases published capability by more than 700 nautical miles, expanding the aircraft’s potential for ultra-long-haul nonstop missions.

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2026-07-07T19:16:24.910873-07:00

Associated Press

K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 freighter KTA1732 disappears over Arabian Sea near Karachi after reported navigation issue

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2026-07-07T13:17:57.368975-07:00

FlightGlobal

Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway

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2026-07-07T12:29:11.854517-07:00

Breaking Defense

NATO surveillance overhaul: extra MQ-4C Tritons, Saab GlobalEye for AWACS, and pooled Airbus A400M transport—while Boeing lines

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2026-07-07T00:45:35.454324-07:00

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FlightGlobal

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Boeing quietly boosts 777X advertised range—adds 700+ nautical miles to 777-8 and 777-9 Boeing has updated its website to show higher advertised range figures for the 777-8, 777-8 Freighter and 777-9. The revision increases published capability by more than 700 nautical miles, expanding the aircraft’s potential for ultra-long-haul nonstop missions.

2026-07-07T19:16:24.910873-07:00

Boeing quietly boosts 777X advertised range—adds 700+ nautical miles to 777-8 and 777-9

Associated Press

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K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 freighter KTA1732 disappears over Arabian Sea near Karachi after reported navigation issue A Pakistan-registered K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo flight (KTA1732) en route from Sharjah to Karachi reported a navigational system problem before losing contact with air traffic control. ADS-B data indicated a sudden altitude loss roughly 155nm from Karachi; Pakistan’s air and naval forces have launched search and rescue operations over the Arabian Sea near Ormara.

2026-07-07T13:17:57.368975-07:00

K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 freighter KTA1732 disappears over Arabian Sea near Karachi after reported navigation issue

FlightGlobal

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Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway Kyrgyz civil aviation authorities have temporarily suspended TezJet operations after one of the carrier’s Boeing MD-83s suffered a landing-gear collapse while taxiing for the runway at Bishkek Manas Airport. The move comes about a month after Kyrgyzstan was removed from the EU’s aviation safety blacklist and follows a probe into the event.

2026-07-07T12:29:11.854517-07:00

Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway

Ars Technica

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ULA’s remaining six Atlas V missions limited to Boeing Starliner while Amazon readies mid-latitude broadband from in-orbit satel United Launch Alliance’s final six Atlas V flights cannot be used for other payloads, leaving them available only for Boeing’s Starliner program. Separately, Amazon says it has enough satellites already in orbit to start initial broadband service for mid-latitudes later this year.

2026-07-07T04:30:16.203148-07:00

ULA’s remaining six Atlas V missions limited to Boeing Starliner while Amazon readies mid-latitude broadband from in-orbit satel

Breaking Defense

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NATO surveillance overhaul: extra MQ-4C Tritons, Saab GlobalEye for AWACS, and pooled Airbus A400M transport—while Boeing lines NATO is moving to expand and modernize its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance posture with additional Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Tritons and a Saab GlobalEye selection for the AWACS replacement. In parallel, allies are launching a multinational pooled Airbus A400M transport fleet concept. Separately, Boeing is poised to win its first order from Philippine Airlines since 2007.

2026-07-07T00:45:35.454324-07:00

NATO surveillance overhaul: extra MQ-4C Tritons, Saab GlobalEye for AWACS, and pooled Airbus A400M transport—while Boeing lines

Reuters

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Denmark to buy two Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for Arctic/North Atlantic anti-submarine missions Denmark says it has decided to acquire two Boeing P-8A Poseidon land-based maritime patrol aircraft to strengthen safeguarding of the Arctic and North Atlantic. The move follows US approval for a potential sale of up to three P-8As valued at USD 1.8 billion, with Denmark partially accepting US terms for the acquisition.

2026-07-07T00:15:46.553622-07:00

Denmark to buy two Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for Arctic/North Atlantic anti-submarine missions

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Skyway Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 737-400(SF) freighter Skyway Airlines has taken possession of its first Boeing 737-400(SF) special freighter aircraft. The delivery marks the carrier’s entry into a freighter configuration for near-term air cargo and logistics capacity using the 737-400 converted freighter platform.

2026-07-06T21:29:55.682206-07:00

Skyway Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 737-400(SF) freighter

FlightGlobal

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MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed test flight supports F-15EX operations, tanker refuels during Pacific Valiant Shield The US Air Force flew the uncrewed MQ-28 Ghost Bat alongside an F-15EX during Valiant Shield exercises based in the Northern Mariana Islands. The MQ-28 also conducted airborne refueling from a HC-130J, demonstrating side-by-side teaming and sustainment with existing fighter and tanking assets in a live training scenario.

2026-07-06T10:15:44.380916-07:00

MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed test flight supports F-15EX operations, tanker refuels during Pacific Valiant Shield