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Boeing gains share of Farnborough aircraft orders as Airbus balances returns with “clean-sheet” ambitions

At Farnborough International Airshow, neither Airbus nor Boeing unveiled a completely new trajectory, but Boeing returned with a notably large share of total aircraft orders, reinforcing market perceptions of rising trust in Boeing. The cluster also highlights Airbus’ balancing act between shareholder returns and long-horizon clean-sheet aircraft ambitions.

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2026-07-28T16:59:21.812220-07:00

CNBC

Boeing logs record $715B backlog while Air Force One VC-25B replacement costs balloon

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2026-07-28T04:38:45.876468-07:00

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India pushes hub-and-spoke connectivity: 44-airport network plans, Air India expands to nonstop Delhi–Toronto and adds Amritsar

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2026-07-27T21:06:42.253958-07:00

Bloomberg

FAA flags improperly installed seats on several hundred Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, urges operator inspections

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2026-07-28T01:40:14.950710-07:00

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Boeing gains share of Farnborough aircraft orders as Airbus balances returns with “clean-sheet” ambitions At Farnborough International Airshow, neither Airbus nor Boeing unveiled a completely new trajectory, but Boeing returned with a notably large share of total aircraft orders, reinforcing market perceptions of rising trust in Boeing. The cluster also highlights Airbus’ balancing act between shareholder returns and long-horizon clean-sheet aircraft ambitions.

2026-07-28T16:59:21.812220-07:00

Boeing gains share of Farnborough aircraft orders as Airbus balances returns with “clean-sheet” ambitions

FlightGlobal

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Boeing confirms GE Aerospace has paused GE9X deliveries for the 777-9 amid a mid-seal durability crack; shipments expected to re Boeing says GE Aerospace has paused deliveries of the GE9X turbofan for the 777-9 due to a previously disclosed durability issue involving a crack in a mid-seal. Boeing expects GE9X shipments to resume this quarter, targeting October.

2026-07-28T11:12:27.128938-07:00

Boeing confirms GE Aerospace has paused GE9X deliveries for the 777-9 amid a mid-seal durability crack; shipments expected to re

CNBC

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Boeing logs record $715B backlog while Air Force One VC-25B replacement costs balloon Boeing reported a larger-than-expected Q2 loss, citing a $280 million charge tied to the troubled VC-25B Air Force One replacement. The company says it remains on track to deliver the first two modified B747-8(VC-25B) aircraft in 2028, even as it continues to pay out of pocket for cost overruns. Revenue rose to $24.6 billion, with free cash flow improving as turnaround plans gained momentum.

2026-07-28T04:38:45.876468-07:00

Boeing logs record $715B backlog while Air Force One VC-25B replacement costs balloon

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Nigeria’s ValueJet secures first Boeing 737-800, signaling step-up in fleet modernization ValueJet has secured its first Boeing 737-800, marking an initial milestone in upgrading and expanding its fleet. The move positions the carrier to add new single-aisle capacity as it builds out its operating base and growth plans in Nigeria.

2026-07-28T03:40:28.673265-07:00

Nigeria’s ValueJet secures first Boeing 737-800, signaling step-up in fleet modernization

Bloomberg

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FAA flags improperly installed seats on several hundred Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, urges operator inspections The FAA says improperly fitted seats could injure passengers and crew during an emergency landing, and has directed operators of several hundred Boeing 737 MAX jets to inspect seats. The regulator warned the seats may not have been properly installed.

2026-07-28T01:40:14.950710-07:00

FAA flags improperly installed seats on several hundred Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, urges operator inspections

ch-aviation

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India pushes hub-and-spoke connectivity: 44-airport network plans, Air India expands to nonstop Delhi–Toronto and adds Amritsar India is advancing a hub-and-spoke international network proposal covering 44 airports, including four major hubs. In parallel, Air India is rolling out hub feeder connectivity from Amritsar via “Easy Connect” and is restoring Delhi–Toronto nonstops from Aug. 1, 2026 by eliminating the Vienna fuel stop. ATR also argues regional turboprop aviation can strengthen archipelago connectivity across Indonesia.

2026-07-27T21:06:42.253958-07:00

India pushes hub-and-spoke connectivity: 44-airport network plans, Air India expands to nonstop Delhi–Toronto and adds Amritsar

ch-aviation

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China seeks “guarantees” in Boeing’s proposed 200-jet aircraft deal China is pressing for guarantees as part of a proposed Boeing agreement for about 200 jets, according to the report highlighted by ch-aviation. The development underscores heightened counterparty requirements around Boeing deliveries and conditions tied to large-quantity aircraft commitments.

2026-07-27T18:09:24.982478-07:00

China seeks “guarantees” in Boeing’s proposed 200-jet aircraft deal

Aviation Week

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USAF to restart B-52 radar testing after June crash; replacement test bomber targeted for end-2026 completion with AN/APQ-188 The U.S. Air Force says it remains on cost and schedule for B-52 modernization despite a June 15 crash of the first upgraded test bomber. Radar upgrade testing will resume using a second modified B-52, whose AN/APQ-188 AESA radar is being installed, with replacement-test-bomber work expected to be completed by end-2026 and late-2027 availability for the second platform.

2026-07-27T11:06:26.523666-07:00

USAF to restart B-52 radar testing after June crash; replacement test bomber targeted for end-2026 completion with AN/APQ-188