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• Hilka Birns
Pyramids Airlines is considering adding two Boeing 737-800s, a potential fleet move that would expand the Egyptian carrier’s narrowbody capacity. The available report does not specify timing, aircraft source or intended routes.
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Pyramids Airlines is considering adding two Boeing 737-800s, a potential fleet move that would expand the Egyptian carrier’s narrowbody capacity. The available report does not specify timing, aircraft source or intended routes.
Korean Air’s aerostructures business is seeking a larger role as Boeing increases production across key programs. The unit has done extensive work on the 777-300ER but has limited presence on the 777X, leaving it looking to secure additional commercial-aircraft workshare.
Airbus has raised concerns about aircraft seat availability, while Boeing has highlighted ongoing certification challenges for premium seats. The constraints point to pressure on cabin-equipment supply and approval timelines, potentially complicating aircraft delivery and passenger-interior plans; the reports provide no further detail on affected programs or schedules.
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Turkish Airlines has signed lease agreements with AerCap for two 777-300ERSF freighters, converted from passenger aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to join the airline’s fleet in 2027, adding widebody cargo capacity through a conversion program developed with the lessor.
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GE Aerospace has approved NYCO’s Turbonycoil 600 turbine oil for the Boeing 787’s GEnx-1B engines following nearly 7,000 flight hours of testing with Air France. The approval adds a qualified lubricant option for operators of the engine, based on the results of the airline’s trials.
An industry assessment argues that an A330-900 freighter would be a good move, particularly given the fuel-price environment since January. The article frames Boeing as the alternative, but the available summary provides no details on the proposed aircraft’s economics, specifications or commercial prospects.
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ANA Holdings has signed a basic agreement with RegionalPlus Wings, the joint holding company of Air Do and Solaseed Air, to bring the regional carriers fully into the ANA Group. The proposed integration is intended to consolidate domestic air transport in Japan; one report also cites shifting surplus aircraft and crew to international routes.
The U.S. Space Force plans to award Boeing a contract worth up to $945.9 million to maintain and modernize military communications satellites and ground systems. The service cites Boeing’s ownership of proprietary technical data and software required for the work.
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