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Western Global resumes MD-11F cargo operations with ADS-B-confirmed fleet return

Western Global Airlines has restarted operations using its MD-11F freighters, with ADS-B data showing the fleet back in service from its Fort Myers (RSW) base. The MD-11F return follows an MD-11F cargo “platform resurrection” effort, marking the carrier’s re-entry into the active MD-11F operator pool.

2026-05-27T14:40:40.757037-07:00

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Ortberg: Boeing targets 737 MAX production ramp to 63/month from 47/month

2026-05-27T12:08:10.830782-07:00

Bloomberg

Boeing gets FAA clearance to raise 737 MAX output to 47 aircraft/month; CEO says requirements met and eyes more commitments from

2026-05-27T07:39:52.204806-07:00

The Air Current

Boeing accelerates 737 and 787 production to harvest cash—balancing output gains against manufacturing headwinds

2026-05-27T10:56:32.738930-07:00

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Western Global resumes MD-11F cargo operations with ADS-B-confirmed fleet return Western Global Airlines has restarted operations using its MD-11F freighters, with ADS-B data showing the fleet back in service from its Fort Myers (RSW) base. The MD-11F return follows an MD-11F cargo “platform resurrection” effort, marking the carrier’s re-entry into the active MD-11F operator pool.

2026-05-27T14:40:40.757037-07:00

Western Global resumes MD-11F cargo operations with ADS-B-confirmed fleet return

Leeham News

Ortberg: Boeing targets 737 MAX production ramp to 63/month from 47/month Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said Boeing is aiming to move beyond its current 47 aircraft per month 737 MAX rate toward a “63 a month” target. He added that achieving the higher cadence depends on getting both Boeing and its supply chain positioned to sustain the ramp.

2026-05-27T12:08:10.830782-07:00

Ortberg: Boeing targets 737 MAX production ramp to 63/month from 47/month

The Air Current

Boeing accelerates 737 and 787 production to harvest cash—balancing output gains against manufacturing headwinds Boeing is stepping up factory work on the 737 and 787 to increase production and generate more cash. The push is framed as “good and bad” news for the OEM as it seeks measurable throughput improvements while managing the risks inherent in sustained ramping.

2026-05-27T10:56:32.738930-07:00

Boeing accelerates 737 and 787 production to harvest cash—balancing output gains against manufacturing headwinds

The War Zone

Navy weighs replacing legacy F-5 aggressors with F/A-18E/F Super Hornets to better emulate advanced peer threats The U.S. Navy is considering swapping its remaining F-5 adversary aircraft for F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, arguing the move would provide a more threat-representative “red air” fleet. The proposal is framed around improving realism for high-end training against advanced enemies such as China.

2026-05-27T10:41:38.642128-07:00

Navy weighs replacing legacy F-5 aggressors with F/A-18E/F Super Hornets to better emulate advanced peer threats

Bloomberg

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Boeing gets FAA clearance to raise 737 MAX output to 47 aircraft/month; CEO says requirements met and eyes more commitments from Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says the manufacturer has met FAA requirements to ramp 737 MAX production to 47 jets per month, up from 42. Boeing expects the rate increase to be implemented soon, while preparing the Everett production system and projecting further order follow-through tied to China’s fleet buildout.

2026-05-27T07:39:52.204806-07:00

Boeing gets FAA clearance to raise 737 MAX output to 47 aircraft/month; CEO says requirements met and eyes more commitments from

Australian Aviation

RAAF completes final P-8A Poseidon delivery, locking in Australia’s full maritime patrol and ISR fleet The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its 14th and final P-8A Poseidon, completing the fleet that underpins Australia’s anti-submarine warfare, maritime strike, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The handover represents the endpoint of a long-running maritime patrol capability build-out.

2026-05-26T23:26:28.993658-07:00

RAAF completes final P-8A Poseidon delivery, locking in Australia’s full maritime patrol and ISR fleet

Reuters

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India to issue interim findings, not a final report, on Air India 787-8 crash as investigation complexity delays timeline Indian investigators will prepare an interim report ahead of the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash anniversary, rather than the final accident report expected under international timelines. The update follows the ongoing investigation into fuel-switching allegations on a separate Air India flight from London.

2026-05-25T23:17:18.938689-07:00

India to issue interim findings, not a final report, on Air India 787-8 crash as investigation complexity delays timeline

Aviation Source

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Qatar Airways unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 Boeing 777-300ER livery (A7-BEH) for tournament kickoff Qatar Airways has unveiled a FIFA World Cup 2026 special livery on a Boeing 777-300ER—registration A7-BEH—repainted in World Cup colors and positioned as a high-visibility “rolling billboard.” The aircraft ties to Qatar Airways’ role as Official Airline Partner for the 2026 tournament.

2026-05-25T14:47:22.179591-07:00

Qatar Airways unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 Boeing 777-300ER livery (A7-BEH) for tournament kickoff

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Western Global resumes MD-11F cargo operations with ADS-B-confirmed fleet return

Ortberg: Boeing targets 737 MAX production ramp to 63/month from 47/month

Boeing gets FAA clearance to raise 737 MAX output to 47 aircraft/month; CEO says requirements met and eyes more commitments from

Boeing accelerates 737 and 787 production to harvest cash—balancing output gains against manufacturing headwinds

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