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Space Force awards Boeing up to ~$2B to build, and provide support for, two next-generation MUOS military communications satelli

The U.S. Space Force awarded Boeing a contract worth up to $2 billion for the next two Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellites, covering build and launch support under a long-term defense program. The award extends the life of a heavily used DoD satcom network and runs with scope and funding impacts into FY2026, with work structured through 2035.

2026-06-23T15:25:14.939653-07:00

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Southwest Airlines targets first Boeing 737-7 deliveries for Hawai‘i operations

2026-06-23T12:57:12.461695-07:00

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Boeing appoints Travis Sullivan president of Southeast Asia operations effective July 3

2026-06-22T21:55:12.633639-07:00

The War Zone

L3Harris completes 10-month transformation of Qatar-gifted 747-8i into interim VC-25B “Air Force One”

2026-06-22T15:25:10.225754-07:00

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Space Force awards Boeing up to ~$2B to build, and provide support for, two next-generation MUOS military communications satelli The U.S. Space Force awarded Boeing a contract worth up to $2 billion for the next two Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellites, covering build and launch support under a long-term defense program. The award extends the life of a heavily used DoD satcom network and runs with scope and funding impacts into FY2026, with work structured through 2035.

2026-06-23T15:25:14.939653-07:00

Space Force awards Boeing up to ~$2B to build, and provide support for, two next-generation MUOS military communications satelli

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Southwest Airlines targets first Boeing 737-7 deliveries for Hawai‘i operations Southwest Airlines is looking to secure its first Boeing 737-7 aircraft for service in Hawai‘i, aligning the island network with the carrier’s next generation of single-aisle capacity. The plan underscores Southwest’s continued focus on building around the 737 MAX family as it expands mission-specific deployments.

2026-06-23T12:57:12.461695-07:00

Southwest Airlines targets first Boeing 737-7 deliveries for Hawai‘i operations

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Cabo Verde Airlines secures $5.25mn government funding to support 737-8 lease Cabo Verde Airlines has received a $5.25 million government grant to support a Boeing 737-8 leasing arrangement, according to ch-aviation. The funding is intended to underwrite the carrier’s acquisition/lease economics for the MAX-family aircraft.

2026-06-23T06:28:14.262364-07:00

Cabo Verde Airlines secures $5.25mn government funding to support 737-8 lease

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Boeing appoints Travis Sullivan president of Southeast Asia operations effective July 3 Boeing has named Travis Sullivan president of the company’s Southeast Asia operations, effective 3 July. Sullivan previously served as general manager of Boeing Distribution, the airframer’s parts and distribution services business, positioning him to oversee the region’s growth and leadership agenda.

2026-06-22T21:55:12.633639-07:00

Boeing appoints Travis Sullivan president of Southeast Asia operations effective July 3

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Blue Dart Aviation targets growth from new India cargo hubs with Boeing 757-200(PCF) freighter Blue Dart Aviation says it is looking to drive expansion by building and scaling operations out of new hub locations in India, supported by its Boeing 757-200(PCF) freighter fleet. The plan underscores a hub-and-spoke approach to domestic cargo capacity and route flexibility.

2026-06-22T21:05:59.666759-07:00

Blue Dart Aviation targets growth from new India cargo hubs with Boeing 757-200(PCF) freighter

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Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion Nippon Cargo Airlines has started its integration into the ANA Group and is laying out plans to expand freighter capacity using Boeing 777F aircraft. The move signals a tighter structural alignment within ANA’s logistics network alongside incremental growth of long-haul cargo lift.

2026-06-22T19:42:24.408557-07:00

Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion

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NASA says Starliner return to flight could slip by up to a year as safety review progresses NASA’s safety advisers say progress continues in resolving issues with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner, but a return to flight may not occur for as long as a year. The schedule uncertainty follows NASA’s earlier suspension of crewed Starliner flights pending corrective actions.

2026-06-22T18:57:39.576531-07:00

NASA says Starliner return to flight could slip by up to a year as safety review progresses

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L3Harris completes 10-month transformation of Qatar-gifted 747-8i into interim VC-25B “Air Force One” L3Harris used roughly 10 months to convert the Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8i into an interim VC-25B presidential transport. The build accelerates the near-term Air Force One replacement path while the broader next-generation VC-25B program continues to mature.

2026-06-22T15:25:10.225754-07:00

L3Harris completes 10-month transformation of Qatar-gifted 747-8i into interim VC-25B “Air Force One”

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Space Force awards Boeing up to ~$2B to build, and provide support for, two next-generation MUOS military communications satelli

Southwest Airlines targets first Boeing 737-7 deliveries for Hawai‘i operations

Boeing appoints Travis Sullivan president of Southeast Asia operations effective July 3

L3Harris completes 10-month transformation of Qatar-gifted 747-8i into interim VC-25B “Air Force One”

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