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Reuters • David Shepardson, Tim Hepher

Boeing asks U.S. to press EU on €3.0bn Airbus loan, reviving jet-subsidy trade tensions

Boeing has urged the U.S. government to seek transparency from the European Union over a record €3.0 billion ($3.43 billion) loan package to Airbus, Reuters reports. The request comes as the U.S. and EU have extended a tariff truce on jet subsidies, raising the prospect of renewed trade friction.

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2026-07-21T03:08:40.966997-07:00

Reuters

Airbus, Boeing and Rolls-Royce engine push: Airbus seeks more Pratt power for 2027; Somon Air picks Trent 1000; Rolls-Royce fund

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2026-07-21T05:41:43.388543-07:00

FlightGlobal

GA-ASI, Raytheon UK, BAE/Boeing/Saab and Leonardo move to refresh UK strike, training and precision-munitions capacity

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2026-07-21T00:25:14.580978-07:00

Leeham News

Boeing and SPEEA show early optimism in contract talks, signaling a potential shift from prior labor tensions

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2026-07-21T01:22:53.673129-07:00

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Trump’s Qatari-gift Boeing 747-8 Air Force One pulled for “maxed out” security/communications upgrades; Boeing flags cost growth President Trump says the Qatari-gifted, Boeing 747-8-based Air Force One will be temporarily removed from service for additional security and communications upgrades after security concerns surfaced during his trip. Boeing maintains its next two presidential jets are on track for 2028 delivery, but cost growth is already expected.

2026-07-21T09:21:56.674010-07:00

Trump’s Qatari-gift Boeing 747-8 Air Force One pulled for “maxed out” security/communications upgrades; Boeing flags cost growth

Reuters

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Airbus, Boeing and Rolls-Royce engine push: Airbus seeks more Pratt power for 2027; Somon Air picks Trent 1000; Rolls-Royce fund Airbus says it is pressing Pratt & Whitney for more engines for 2027 while expecting any shortfall to be met via CFM. Somon Air signed with Rolls-Royce for four Trent 1000 XE engines to power two Boeing 787s. Separately, Rolls-Royce awarded a £100m+ Bristol facility contract and advanced GCAP engine design reviews toward ground testing.

2026-07-21T05:41:43.388543-07:00

Airbus, Boeing and Rolls-Royce engine push: Airbus seeks more Pratt power for 2027; Somon Air picks Trent 1000; Rolls-Royce fund

Reuters

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Boeing asks U.S. to press EU on €3.0bn Airbus loan, reviving jet-subsidy trade tensions Boeing has urged the U.S. government to seek transparency from the European Union over a record €3.0 billion ($3.43 billion) loan package to Airbus, Reuters reports. The request comes as the U.S. and EU have extended a tariff truce on jet subsidies, raising the prospect of renewed trade friction.

2026-07-21T03:08:40.966997-07:00

Boeing asks U.S. to press EU on €3.0bn Airbus loan, reviving jet-subsidy trade tensions

CNBC

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Boeing and Airbus position next-generation narrow-body programs as market waits for delivery and production delivery Boeing and Airbus are preparing their next narrow-body aircraft programs, but airlines and investors are still prioritizing near-term outcomes: production stability, delivery volumes and the performance of current fleets. The shift underlines how execution risk on existing programs continues to shape buying decisions.

2026-07-21T01:40:51.351782-07:00

Boeing and Airbus position next-generation narrow-body programs as market waits for delivery and production delivery

Leeham News

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Boeing and SPEEA show early optimism in contract talks, signaling a potential shift from prior labor tensions Boeing and the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) are expressing optimism over ongoing contract negotiations. The update marks a departure from the labor conflict atmosphere that has characterized earlier rounds of talks between Boeing management and its unions.

2026-07-21T01:22:53.673129-07:00

Boeing and SPEEA show early optimism in contract talks, signaling a potential shift from prior labor tensions

FlightGlobal

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GA-ASI, Raytheon UK, BAE/Boeing/Saab and Leonardo move to refresh UK strike, training and precision-munitions capacity General Atomics is pursuing expanded strike roles for the MQ-9B and its Gambit integration via deals with Kongsberg and MBDA. Meanwhile, Raytheon UK unveiled Red Kite—an affordable sovereign precision munition built on the Stormbreaker airframe. BAE, Boeing and Saab also signed to advance a UK Hawk replacement built around Boeing’s T-7 training system, as Leonardo presses LEO and missile-defense programs alongside an Indonesian M-346F fighter sale.

2026-07-21T00:25:14.580978-07:00

GA-ASI, Raytheon UK, BAE/Boeing/Saab and Leonardo move to refresh UK strike, training and precision-munitions capacity

AirInsight

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Emirates rejects delivery of 10 early-build 777-9 aircraft due to certification-specification gaps Emirates has rejected delivery of 10 early-build Boeing 777-9 jets, saying the airframes would require extensive modifications to meet certified aircraft specifications. The decision underscores scrutiny over configuration readiness and certification compliance ahead of Emirates’ planned 777-9 entry into service.

2026-07-20T21:23:25.304863-07:00

Emirates rejects delivery of 10 early-build 777-9 aircraft due to certification-specification gaps

AINonline

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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 kicks off amid Canadian wildfire smoke impact EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 begins Monday at the Brown Arch with sunrise ceremonies and a memorial path for aviation-connected loved ones. Ahead of opening, attendees and aircraft repositioned around regional wildfire smoke, which eased Sunday afternoon, July 19.

2026-07-20T10:08:08.663093-07:00

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 kicks off amid Canadian wildfire smoke impact