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Norse Atlantic boosts Winter 2026/27 Thailand capacity from the UK, Norway and Sweden using returned Boeing 787-9

Norse Atlantic Airways is expanding its Thailand flying program for Winter 2026/27, adding capacity out of the UK, Norway and Sweden in response to sustained demand for Southeast Asia travel. The carrier is also increasing utilization after receiving a Boeing 787-9 back from IndiGo.

2026-06-19T02:05:41.374228-07:00

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Bucher supplies bespoke cabin branding elements for Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner

2026-06-19T04:35:51.026015-07:00

FlightGlobal

BAE awaits UK competition launch to push Boeing T-7 trainer for RAF replacement of Hawk

2026-06-19T02:50:35.975945-07:00

ch-aviation

American Airlines issues widebody RFP to Airbus and Boeing for next fleet investment

2026-06-18T14:10:09.095875-07:00

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Inflight Online

Bucher supplies bespoke cabin branding elements for Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner Bucher has provided Riyadh Air with bespoke branding elements for its Boeing 787 cabin, focusing on styling alongside functionality and “refinement” across the interior. The announcement comes as Riyadh Air’s 787 delivery and launch plan moves from arrivals and readiness into daily long-haul operations.

2026-06-19T04:35:51.026015-07:00

Bucher supplies bespoke cabin branding elements for Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner

FlightGlobal

BAE awaits UK competition launch to push Boeing T-7 trainer for RAF replacement of Hawk BAE Systems says it is prepared to advance its Boeing T-7 advanced jet trainer (AJT) offer for a high-profile Royal Air Force requirement, but is waiting for the UK competition to be formally launched. The development hinges on the timing and structure of the upcoming replacement process for RAF-operated Hawks.

2026-06-19T02:50:35.975945-07:00

BAE awaits UK competition launch to push Boeing T-7 trainer for RAF replacement of Hawk

FlightGlobal

BAE Systems pitches Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk as RAF Hawk T2 replacement “different way” for fast-jet pilot training BAE Systems is offering the Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk to the RAF as a potential replacement for the BAE Systems Hawk T2, presenting the aircraft as an alternative approach to fast-jet pilot training, a campaign official said June 18, 2026. Selection would reshape the UK’s next phase of trainer acquisition and training capacity planning.

2026-06-19T02:50:35.975945-07:00

BAE Systems pitches Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk as RAF Hawk T2 replacement “different way” for fast-jet pilot training

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Norse Atlantic boosts Winter 2026/27 Thailand capacity from the UK, Norway and Sweden using returned Boeing 787-9 Norse Atlantic Airways is expanding its Thailand flying program for Winter 2026/27, adding capacity out of the UK, Norway and Sweden in response to sustained demand for Southeast Asia travel. The carrier is also increasing utilization after receiving a Boeing 787-9 back from IndiGo.

2026-06-19T02:05:41.374228-07:00

Norse Atlantic boosts Winter 2026/27 Thailand capacity from the UK, Norway and Sweden using returned Boeing 787-9

ch-aviation

American Airlines issues widebody RFP to Airbus and Boeing for next fleet investment American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the carrier has issued requests for proposals to Airbus and Boeing to evaluate its next widebody aircraft order. The RFP is framed as a step in AA’s ongoing premium long-haul fleet refresh, including replacing 47 Boeing 777-200ERs.

2026-06-18T14:10:09.095875-07:00

American Airlines issues widebody RFP to Airbus and Boeing for next fleet investment

ch-aviation

Aerolineas Argentinas retires leased Boeing 737-700 fleet Aerolineas Argentinas has retired its leased Boeing 737-700 aircraft, per ch-aviation reporting. The move signals an active reshaping of its narrowbody fleet composition, aligning capacity and aircraft ownership/lease structures with current operational needs.

2026-06-18T13:10:45.066032-07:00

Aerolineas Argentinas retires leased Boeing 737-700 fleet

The War Zone

Air Force One update: VC-25B “Bridge” set for near-term entry, but VC-25A aircraft won’t be retired yet The ex-Qatari VC-25B “Bridge” aircraft is approaching entry into service, correcting earlier reporting. The USAF will continue operating the older VC-25A Air Force One jets, which will remain in the fleet alongside the arriving replacement asset.

2026-06-18T11:44:34.188356-07:00

Air Force One update: VC-25B “Bridge” set for near-term entry, but VC-25A aircraft won’t be retired yet

Washington Post

VC-25A “Air Force One” 29000 likely completes final presidential sortie after 35-year Airlift history; White House staff bid far The White House staffers posted tributes suggesting VC-25A Air Force One aircraft 29000—an extensively modified Boeing 747-200 used since 1990—may have completed its last scheduled presidential flight. The handoff comes as three next-generation VC-25B “Bridge” jets are moving toward delivery, positioning a replacement for the 35-year “Air Force One” call sign.

2026-06-18T07:49:05.950006-07:00

VC-25A “Air Force One” 29000 likely completes final presidential sortie after 35-year Airlift history; White House staff bid far

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Norse Atlantic boosts Winter 2026/27 Thailand capacity from the UK, Norway and Sweden using returned Boeing 787-9

Bucher supplies bespoke cabin branding elements for Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner

BAE awaits UK competition launch to push Boeing T-7 trainer for RAF replacement of Hawk

American Airlines issues widebody RFP to Airbus and Boeing for next fleet investment

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