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FAA issues new safety-based AD for certain Boeing 747-8F freighters after reported stringer and splice-fitting cracking

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 747-8F series aircraft prompted by reports of cracking in stringers and splice fittings at stringer splices across multiple body stations. The directive covers 11 US-registered freighters and mandates structural inspections, with repairs required if damage is found.

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2026-07-03T03:59:02.969949-07:00

AirInsight

Air India rejects delivery deferral claims amid $2.8B loss, Vistara drag, and 787-related fallout

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2026-07-03T06:30:02.701706-07:00

AeroTime

Air New Zealand returns final 787-9 Dreamliner from long-term storage, completing Trent 1000 shortage-driven recovery

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2026-07-03T01:44:14.049906-07:00

AINonline

Wisk and Boeing hit with lawsuit over eVTOL software safety claims

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2026-07-02T13:59:15.061750-07:00

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AirInsight

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Air India rejects delivery deferral claims amid $2.8B loss, Vistara drag, and 787-related fallout Air India says it is not deferring aircraft deliveries, despite Gulf carriers looking to target its Boeing and Airbus slot access. The dispute is framed against financial pressure including a reported $2.8B loss, continued impact from Vistara, and knock-on effects tied to the 787 crash fallout.

2026-07-03T06:30:02.701706-07:00

Air India rejects delivery deferral claims amid $2.8B loss, Vistara drag, and 787-related fallout

Air Cargo News

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FAA issues new safety-based AD for certain Boeing 747-8F freighters after reported stringer and splice-fitting cracking The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 747-8F series aircraft prompted by reports of cracking in stringers and splice fittings at stringer splices across multiple body stations. The directive covers 11 US-registered freighters and mandates structural inspections, with repairs required if damage is found.

2026-07-03T03:59:02.969949-07:00

FAA issues new safety-based AD for certain Boeing 747-8F freighters after reported stringer and splice-fitting cracking

AeroTime

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Air New Zealand returns final 787-9 Dreamliner from long-term storage, completing Trent 1000 shortage-driven recovery Air New Zealand has brought its last Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner out of long-term storage, ending the grounding of widebodies tied to Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine shortages. The airline pairs the turnaround with new passenger-facing upgrades, including “sleep pods” optional for economy and premium economy long-haul.

2026-07-03T01:44:14.049906-07:00

Air New Zealand returns final 787-9 Dreamliner from long-term storage, completing Trent 1000 shortage-driven recovery

AINonline

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Wisk and Boeing hit with lawsuit over eVTOL software safety claims A software manager has filed suit against Wisk and Boeing, alleging retaliation and discrimination tied to the company’s eVTOL software safety assertions. The complaint centers on disputes over how software safety is claimed and handled during development, exposing potential program and governance risks for the certification pathway.

2026-07-02T13:59:15.061750-07:00

Wisk and Boeing hit with lawsuit over eVTOL software safety claims

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Avelo Airlines weighs Boeing 737 expansion as aircraft lease rates fall Avelo Airlines is considering growth with additional Boeing 737 aircraft, citing lower aircraft lease rates as a key enabler. The airline’s assessment signals how shifting aircraft financing costs could influence near-term capacity and fleet planning decisions.

2026-07-01T09:53:13.911651-07:00

Avelo Airlines weighs Boeing 737 expansion as aircraft lease rates fall

Ars Technica

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NASA watchdog flags Starliner certification slipping to ~2027, putting Boeing’s crew-capsule program a decade behind original sc The NASA Office of Inspector General says Boeing’s Starliner certification may be delayed until 2027, roughly a decade later than the program’s original schedule. The assessment highlights continued schedule risk for Starliner’s readiness to support crewed missions.

2026-07-01T09:18:32.475423-07:00

NASA watchdog flags Starliner certification slipping to ~2027, putting Boeing’s crew-capsule program a decade behind original sc

Ars Technica

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NASA inspector general suggests Boeing's Starliner will now be a decade late

2026-07-01T09:18:32.475423-07:00

NASA inspector general suggest

Runway Girl

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Boeing targets sustainability in aircraft cabin interiors via new interior solutions and catalog additions Boeing says cabin interiors represent a “really big opportunity space” for sustainability improvements. The company is working to add new solutions to its interior catalog, positioning cabin furnishings and related components as a lever for reducing environmental impact across its aircraft offering.

2026-07-01T08:59:03.717415-07:00

Boeing targets sustainability in aircraft cabin interiors via new interior solutions and catalog additions