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FedEx takes delivery of final Boeing 767-300F as Boeing ends commercial 767 production

FedEx Express has received its last new-build Boeing 767-300F (registered N244FE), completing a cargo fleet renewal program and making the US package carrier the largest operator of the freighter variant. The handover also marks the final 767-300F delivery ahead of Boeing’s commercial 767 production end for the type.

2026-05-30T03:12:31.203434-07:00

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Vietjet Thailand to grow with 50 Boeing 737-8s and a new U-Tapao MRO technical centre

2026-05-29T00:09:54.383581-07:00

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Korean Air to deploy Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on Seoul–Zurich from 2 June 2026, featuring Prestige Suites 2.0 for 50th anniversa

2026-05-29T06:54:55.919912-07:00

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets

2026-05-28T00:15:35.356336-07:00

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FedEx takes delivery of final Boeing 767-300F as Boeing ends commercial 767 production FedEx Express has received its last new-build Boeing 767-300F (registered N244FE), completing a cargo fleet renewal program and making the US package carrier the largest operator of the freighter variant. The handover also marks the final 767-300F delivery ahead of Boeing’s commercial 767 production end for the type.

2026-05-30T03:12:31.203434-07:00

FedEx takes delivery of final Boeing 767-300F as Boeing ends commercial 767 production

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Korean Air to deploy Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on Seoul–Zurich from 2 June 2026, featuring Prestige Suites 2.0 for 50th anniversa To mark the 50th anniversary of its Seoul–Zurich nonstop route, Korean Air will switch the service to the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner from 2 June 2026. The operator will introduce its upgraded Prestige Suites 2.0 cabin on the anniversary flight schedule.

2026-05-29T06:54:55.919912-07:00

Korean Air to deploy Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on Seoul–Zurich from 2 June 2026, featuring Prestige Suites 2.0 for 50th anniversa

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Vietjet Thailand to grow with 50 Boeing 737-8s and a new U-Tapao MRO technical centre Vietjet unveiled a “next-generation” expansion plan for Vietjet Thailand, targeting a 50-strong fleet of Boeing 737-8 aircraft and marking a milestone of 50 million passengers across its Vietnam–Thailand network. The carrier also signed an agreement with Thailand’s EECO to develop an aircraft MRO technical centre at U-Tapao International Airport to support regional fleet growth.

2026-05-29T00:09:54.383581-07:00

Vietjet Thailand to grow with 50 Boeing 737-8s and a new U-Tapao MRO technical centre

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Boeing design work to repurpose decommissioned hardpoints to boost B-1B external hypersonic missile capacity Boeing engineers are advancing design efforts to repurpose decommissioned weapons stations on the B-1B Lancer for the US Air Force. External hardpoints on the bomber’s lower fuselage could then support carriage of long-range hypersonic missiles, expanding the aircraft’s weapons capacity without building new station architecture.

2026-05-28T17:56:26.498149-07:00

Boeing design work to repurpose decommissioned hardpoints to boost B-1B external hypersonic missile capacity

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MQ-28 Ghost Bat completes first US-based autonomous test flights off California Boeing says the MQ-28A “Ghost Bat” completed three operational flights at the Point Mugu Sea Range from U.S. Naval Base Ventura County, validating autonomous operations and demonstrating rapid deployment and sustained activity from an allied location. The test marks the first flight of the Australia-built tactical jet outside Australia, with sales messaging that could extend to Pentagon customers.

2026-05-28T09:37:30.711544-07:00

MQ-28 Ghost Bat completes first US-based autonomous test flights off California

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Israel receives first on-order Boeing KC-46A “Gideon” tanker ahead of local systems installation Israel’s first Boeing KC-46A tanker, dubbed “Gideon,” has arrived in-country ahead of service entry and begins the next phase of installation work for local systems. The aircraft is the first of six KC-46As ordered, marking a tangible step toward expanding Israel’s aerial refueling capability.

2026-05-28T01:35:42.570055-07:00

Israel receives first on-order Boeing KC-46A “Gideon” tanker ahead of local systems installation

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Israel takes delivery of first KC-46A tanker to replace aging Boeing 707 fleet The Israeli Air Force has officially received its first Boeing KC-46A (“Gideon”) aerial-refueling tanker at Nevatim Air Base, following completion of initial U.S. test activity. The new aircraft marks a step-change in refueling capability and supports a planned progressive replacement of the IAF’s veteran Boeing 707 tankers.

2026-05-28T01:35:42.570055-07:00

Israel takes delivery of first KC-46A tanker to replace aging Boeing 707 fleet

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said China’s promise to buy 200 Boeing aircraft following President Trump’s visit is only a starting point, with “more to come” expected later this year as the order is firmed up. He framed the 200-jet commitment as a “major accomplishment” that could grow toward roughly 700 jets.

2026-05-28T00:15:35.356336-07:00

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets

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FedEx takes delivery of final Boeing 767-300F as Boeing ends commercial 767 production

Vietjet Thailand to grow with 50 Boeing 737-8s and a new U-Tapao MRO technical centre

Korean Air to deploy Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on Seoul–Zurich from 2 June 2026, featuring Prestige Suites 2.0 for 50th anniversa

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets

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