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Boeing has deployed 777-9 test aircraft to Iceland’s strong winds and a Bolivian airport more than 10,000 feet above sea level as it intensifies certification work on the long-delayed widebody. The tests expose the aircraft to demanding conditions in two distant operating environments.
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Boeing has deployed 777-9 test aircraft to Iceland’s strong winds and a Bolivian airport more than 10,000 feet above sea level as it intensifies certification work on the long-delayed widebody. The tests expose the aircraft to demanding conditions in two distant operating environments.
Turkish Airlines has signed lease agreements with AerCap for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters. The aircraft will be the first of the type in the carrier’s fleet, adding dedicated cargo capacity through leased aircraft rather than a direct purchase.
Icelease has agreed with Boeing to convert one 767-300ER into a 767-300BCF, with options for two additional aircraft. The first conversion is expected to begin in early 2027, as production of new 767 freighters approaches its end.
Investors eager to profit from Boeing’s recovery may create pressure on CEO Kelly Ortberg to accelerate the company’s turnaround. The warning is that yielding to that impatience could put Boeing back in trouble, underscoring the tension between near-term investor expectations and the pace of recovery.
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Belarusian flag carrier Belavia says it has U.S. approval to buy Boeing spare parts and software directly, ending its reliance on indirect sourcing. Reports say the authorization may also permit purchases of new aircraft, though the coverage centers on renewed cooperation and raises concerns that parts or jets could reach Russia.
Pakistan International Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 arrived at Islamabad International Airport from London Heathrow on Nov. 1, 2026. The delivery marks the start of PIA’s 787-9 fleet, though the available report does not specify how many aircraft the airline plans to operate or how they will be deployed.
The aircraft, registered ZK-NZT, arrived at Auckland on Oct. 29, 2026, giving Air New Zealand its first 787-9 with increased maximum takeoff weight capability. The airline plans to install its Skynest economy sleeping pods at a later date.
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