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Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce to flight-test ecoDemonstrator 787-9 tech to cut fuel burn and reduce airport noise

Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce will conduct flight tests using a modified Boeing 787-9 ecoDemonstrator test bed to evaluate fuel-efficiency and noise-reduction innovations. The program will include acoustic assessments of a next-generation inlet with changes to the shorter nacelle structure for improved noise performance.

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2026-07-16T05:16:32.887196-07:00

Air Data News

Ethiopian Airlines to pick its next 25-narrowbody aircraft by August: A220-300, 737 MAX 7 or E195-E2

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2026-07-16T07:00:33.513199-07:00

Bloomberg

Boeing nears FAA certification of 737 MAX anti-ice fix, unlocking MAX 7/10 deliveries

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2026-07-16T05:29:10.672346-07:00

Leeham News

Boeing posts strongest H1 since 2018, driven by 737 MAX cadence as Stephanie Pope pushes BCA production scale-up ahead of Farnbo

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2026-07-16T05:46:02.878097-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines to pick its next 25-narrowbody aircraft by August: A220-300, 737 MAX 7 or E195-E2 Ethiopian Airlines expects to decide by August which aircraft will underpin the next stage of its narrowbody fleet expansion. The carrier is evaluating the Airbus A220-300, Boeing 737 MAX 7 and Embraer E195-E2 for an order covering 25 aircraft, with the decision timing shaping near-term OEM competition in Africa-led narrowbody demand.

2026-07-16T07:00:33.513199-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines to pick its next 25-narrowbody aircraft by August: A220-300, 737 MAX 7 or E195-E2

Leeham News

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Boeing posts strongest H1 since 2018, driven by 737 MAX cadence as Stephanie Pope pushes BCA production scale-up ahead of Farnbo Boeing reported 314 commercial aircraft deliveries in the first half of 2026—its best start since 2018—pointing to continued recovery momentum supported by the 737 MAX. The run comes as Stephanie Pope, leading Boeing Commercial Airplanes since March 2024, focuses on stabilizing production and expanding factory capacity to regain single-aisle share from Airbus.

2026-07-16T05:46:02.878097-07:00

Boeing posts strongest H1 since 2018, driven by 737 MAX cadence as Stephanie Pope pushes BCA production scale-up ahead of Farnbo

AINonline

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Boeing outlines “open-fan” engine openness and propulsion focus as it rebuilds 737 output Ahead of Farnborough, Boeing BCA leader Stephanie Pope said the company remains open to next-generation propulsion options while prioritizing delivery and production ramp work on the 737. The remarks link aircraft output recovery with ongoing propulsion development plans for future programs.

2026-07-16T05:29:11.383333-07:00

Boeing outlines “open-fan” engine openness and propulsion focus as it rebuilds 737 output

Bloomberg

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Boeing nears FAA certification of 737 MAX anti-ice fix, unlocking MAX 7/10 deliveries Boeing says it is in the final stages of securing regulatory certification for an engine anti-ice system fix on the 737 MAX. The company links the approval to restarting the long-delayed MAX 7 and MAX 10 delivery timeline, supporting a recovery in early-2026 cash flow and production cadence.

2026-07-16T05:29:10.672346-07:00

Boeing nears FAA certification of 737 MAX anti-ice fix, unlocking MAX 7/10 deliveries

FlightGlobal

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Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce to flight-test ecoDemonstrator 787-9 tech to cut fuel burn and reduce airport noise Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce will conduct flight tests using a modified Boeing 787-9 ecoDemonstrator test bed to evaluate fuel-efficiency and noise-reduction innovations. The program will include acoustic assessments of a next-generation inlet with changes to the shorter nacelle structure for improved noise performance.

2026-07-16T05:16:32.887196-07:00

Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce to flight-test ecoDemonstrator 787-9 tech to cut fuel burn and reduce airport noise

Bloomberg

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GE Aerospace raises 2026 profit and revenue outlook on resilient services demand, defends GEnx delivery capacity amid Boeing 787 GE Aerospace lifted its 2026 adjusted revenue growth forecast to the high-teens (from low-double digits) on strong second-quarter results, with total orders of $16.5B. CEO Larry Culp also pushed back on Boeing’s GEnx delivery-delay concerns, citing a sharp rise in engine shipments. Separately, GE Aerospace and UK Export Finance launched a financing framework expected to support up to $1B over five years for engine maintenance at Wales and Scotland overhaul sites.

2026-07-16T03:44:49.500165-07:00

GE Aerospace raises 2026 profit and revenue outlook on resilient services demand, defends GEnx delivery capacity amid Boeing 787

FlightGlobal

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Boeing safety chief Don Ruhmann on transparency and shared responsibility as the path to restoring company credibility Don Ruhmann, Boeing’s safety chief, says rebuilding the US airframer’s reputation requires transparency and shared responsibility. His message focuses on learning from “hard lessons” and improving credibility through clearer accountability in safety practices, aimed at restoring trust in Boeing’s performance.

2026-07-16T01:45:07.693976-07:00

Boeing safety chief Don Ruhmann on transparency and shared responsibility as the path to restoring company credibility

Reuters

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Airbus and Boeing charter giant Antonov freighter to accelerate aerostructure shipments amid supply-chain strains Airbus and Boeing have chartered one of the world’s largest cargo aircraft to move aerostructure parts faster, a step aimed at easing ongoing supply snags. The exclusive report underscores lingering constraints affecting both civil and military aircraft production timelines.

2026-07-15T12:44:54.266627-07:00

Airbus and Boeing charter giant Antonov freighter to accelerate aerostructure shipments amid supply-chain strains