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Brazilian inquiry says Gol 737-800 crew should have gone around before Recife runway excursion

Brazilian investigators say a Gol Boeing 737-800 should have executed a go-around during its night approach to Recife after crosswind and rain sharply worsened on short final. The aircraft drifted beyond the runway edge, prompting scrutiny of crew decision-making and approach stability during deteriorating conditions.

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Air Astana expects delayed Boeing 787 deliveries from fourth quarter 2026

Air Astana now expects to receive its delayed Boeing 787 aircraft beginning in the fourth quarter of 2026, extending the timeline for the Kazakhstan-based carrier’s widebody fleet plans. The revised delivery schedule could affect capacity planning, network growth and aircraft deployment decisions.

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U.S. Navy advances unmanned aviation with MQ-25 production order as autonomous resupply and hypersonic strike concepts emerge

The U.S. Navy awarded Boeing a $562 million Lot 1 low-rate initial production contract for three MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based tankers, with deliveries beginning in 2029. Separately, Textron Aviation and Merlin unveiled an autonomous Cessna SkyCourier resupply concept, while Castelion’s Blackbeard hypersonic weapon moves toward production.

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Boeing to power up lead VC-25B presidential jet this year ahead of 2027 first flight

Boeing plans to power up the lead VC-25B presidential transport aircraft later this year, with the first flight scheduled for 2027, according to a U.S. Air Force general. Boeing is under contract to deliver two aircraft for the Air Force One replacement program.

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Boeing advances another SPEEA offer as it seeks to avoid strike disrupting 737 MAX ramp-up and 777X, MAX 10 certification

Boeing is advancing another contract offer to the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace as it works to avert a strike. The company is highly motivated to protect its slow 737 MAX production recovery and maintain certification progress on the MAX 10 and 777X.

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Boeing and SPEEA reach revised four-year contract agreement, pending 17,000-member ratification

Boeing and the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace have reached revised terms on a four-year contract after members rejected the company’s earlier offer. The agreement still requires approval from the union representing roughly 17,000 engineers and other professional employees, leaving the outcome uncertain.

Leeham News

Boeing’s Never-Launched Freighter Offers a Cautionary Tale for Radia’s WindRunner

Radia’s WindRunner concept pairs an exceptionally large airframe with an ambitious vision for specialized, high-volume cargo. The history of Boeing’s never-launched freighter highlights the commercial and development risks involved in creating a market around highly specialized airlift capacity.

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Amazon pauses 21 Air operations after fatal Miami 767 freighter overrun killed five

Amazon has suspended operations with 21 Air, the cargo carrier operating the Boeing 767-300 freighter that overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sept. 6, crossed a nearby road and killed five people on the ground. The decision follows Amazon’s review of the accident and emerging NTSB data.