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Somon Air has received its first Boeing 737-8, becoming the first airline in Tajikistan to operate the 737 MAX. The leased aircraft begins the carrier’s fleet renewal after years of operating 737 Next-Generation jets and supports plans to expand its international network.
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Somon Air has received its first Boeing 737-8, becoming the first airline in Tajikistan to operate the 737 MAX. The leased aircraft begins the carrier’s fleet renewal after years of operating 737 Next-Generation jets and supports plans to expand its international network.
A USAF KC-135 that lost half its tail in a fatal mid-air collision over Iraq has returned to flight after receiving a replacement fin from a retired tanker. The repair demonstrates a fleet-recovery path for heavily damaged legacy tankers using available aircraft parts.
Boeing and the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace have reached two tentative agreements, one covering engineers and the other technicians. The contracts are expected to go to members for a vote within one to two weeks, potentially marking a significant moment in the company’s labor relations.
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Air India is adding Canadian flying for winter 2026-27, including a new Mumbai-Toronto service and 787-9 operations on Delhi-Toronto, while accelerating 787-8 cabin retrofits through a Shanghai MRO facility. Separately, United plans to deploy its 222-seat premium 787-9 on Houston long-haul routes from October 2026.
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IndiGo will end its interim widebody operation with Norse Atlantic in October, returning six leased 787-9s and suspending London Heathrow service before its own A350s arrive. The airline is also evaluating future, not-yet-launched Airbus and Boeing aircraft for its next major fleet order.
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SpaceX is positioning its Starfall capsule to address microgravity access and point-to-point cargo delivery while the company considers life after Falcon 9. Separately, Boeing says redesign work on CST-100 Starliner is progressing ahead of a potential 2026 cargo mission to the International Space Station.
The Government Accountability Office warns that the U.S. Air Force’s effort to modernize the B-52 Stratofortress has become a roughly $21 billion program facing cost growth and schedule risks, raising questions about execution of the bomber’s long-term upgrade plan.
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WestJet has begun parking Boeing 737 aircraft while it continues negotiations with flight attendants, citing the need to protect travelers and operations ahead of a possible strike. The move signals that labor talks have progressed to an operational disruption stage, despite the airline’s stated effort to reach a deal.
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