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Riyadh Air clears US DOT hurdle to launch scheduled US flights; 787-9 plan targets 22 destinations by March 2027

Riyadh Air has received US Department of Transportation approval to operate scheduled passenger flights to and from the United States, clearing a key regulatory gate for the Saudi carrier’s long-haul ambitions. The carrier says service will support a network plan of 22 destinations by March 2027, with new 787-9 routes expected to underpin expansion to the US, Europe and the Middle East.

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Aerolineas Argentinas targets first Boeing 737-10 delivery in 4Q27

2026-06-16T08:19:33.943454-07:00

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USAF B-52 crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards AFB; all eight crew killed

2026-06-15T12:21:02.836310-07:00

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United marks 250th anniversary with “Stars and Stripes” Boeing livery and hits hiring milestone for military pilots

2026-06-15T08:34:27.630992-07:00

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Riyadh Air clears US DOT hurdle to launch scheduled US flights; 787-9 plan targets 22 destinations by March 2027 Riyadh Air has received US Department of Transportation approval to operate scheduled passenger flights to and from the United States, clearing a key regulatory gate for the Saudi carrier’s long-haul ambitions. The carrier says service will support a network plan of 22 destinations by March 2027, with new 787-9 routes expected to underpin expansion to the US, Europe and the Middle East.

2026-06-16T10:26:00.501744-07:00

Riyadh Air clears US DOT hurdle to launch scheduled US flights; 787-9 plan targets 22 destinations by March 2027

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Aerolineas Argentinas targets first Boeing 737-10 delivery in 4Q27 Aerolineas Argentinas is positioning for the first delivery of the Boeing 737-10 in 4Q27, signaling an intent to introduce Boeing’s largest 737 variant into its narrowbody fleet on a specific timeline. The announcement frames the airline’s next-step aircraft plan around that delivery window.

2026-06-16T08:19:33.943454-07:00

Aerolineas Argentinas targets first Boeing 737-10 delivery in 4Q27

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Cathay Pacific targets late-2027 Boeing 777-9 deliveries for widebody capacity expansion Cathay Pacific is looking toward Boeing 777-9 deliveries in late 2027, aligning the airline’s next wave of widebody capacity planning with the 777X program’s certification-and-testing timeline. The expectation reinforces carriers’ reliance on 777-9 availability for growth beyond the current fleet mix.

2026-06-15T17:34:50.608235-07:00

Cathay Pacific targets late-2027 Boeing 777-9 deliveries for widebody capacity expansion

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Boeing engineers’ union pressure ratchets up as next labor showdown approaches Boeing engineers at the company’s Seattle-area facilities are renewing coordinated protest activity aimed at executives, using the slogan “No Nerds, No Birds.” The move signals that another union-driven confrontation may be imminent as negotiations continue in Boeing’s broader labor and cost-reduction environment.

2026-06-15T13:16:24.811894-07:00

Boeing engineers’ union pressure ratchets up as next labor showdown approaches

The War Zone

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USAF B-52 crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards AFB; all eight crew killed A U.S. Air Force Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on 15 June at Edwards Air Force Base in California, erupting into flames and killing all eight crew members, officials said. Edwards AFB said initial indications were the crash was “not survivable,” with wreckage scattered across charred ground.

2026-06-15T12:21:02.836310-07:00

USAF B-52 crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards AFB; all eight crew killed

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LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy LATAM is evaluating the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X to replace its future Boeing 777 fleet, signaling a major long-haul fleet decision ahead of the 777X’s certification and delivery ramp. The move comes as LATAM continues to navigate the wider widebody timetable set by the Boeing 777X and 787 programs.

2026-06-15T11:18:02.515299-07:00

LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy

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United marks 250th anniversary with “Stars and Stripes” Boeing livery and hits hiring milestone for military pilots United Airlines unveiled a “Stars and Stripes” 250th-anniversary livery on a Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, unveiled at Washington Dulles with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The carrier also reported that nearly 600 military pilots have transitioned to United since 2024, with 500 more expected by end-2027.

2026-06-15T08:34:27.630992-07:00

United marks 250th anniversary with “Stars and Stripes” Boeing livery and hits hiring milestone for military pilots

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Shield AI debuts X-BAT and Boeing advances long-range JDAM standoff munitions at Sea Air Space At Sea Air Space in Washington, D.C., Shield AI showcased its X-BAT, while Boeing highlighted progress on long-range JDAM standoff weapons. A separate segment also surfaced emerging underwater special-forces gear and additional updates on standoff munitions and defense finance.

2026-06-15T06:49:20.692693-07:00

Shield AI debuts X-BAT and Boeing advances long-range JDAM standoff munitions at Sea Air Space

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Riyadh Air clears US DOT hurdle to launch scheduled US flights; 787-9 plan targets 22 destinations by March 2027

Aerolineas Argentinas targets first Boeing 737-10 delivery in 4Q27

USAF B-52 crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards AFB; all eight crew killed

United marks 250th anniversary with “Stars and Stripes” Boeing livery and hits hiring milestone for military pilots

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