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Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce to flight-test fuel-saving, lower-noise technologies via the 787 ecoDemonstrator

Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce are combining engines and aircraft integration for flight trials on the 787 ecoDemonstrator, targeting improved fuel efficiency and reduced aircraft noise. The program evaluates advanced engine inlet designs and optimized flight paths, alongside Rolls-Royce UltraFan-related hardware returned to testing.

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2026-07-17T01:17:57.707003-07:00

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Pakistan cargo crash families urge international search for Boeing 737 flight recorders

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2026-07-16T23:57:23.186759-07:00

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Farnborough Airshow 2026 to foreground weapons and security amid intensifying defense focus

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2026-07-16T23:44:00.863030-07:00

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Biman Bangladesh issues RFP for dry leasing three Boeing 787s

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2026-07-16T19:14:58.497423-07:00

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RAF’s second E-7A Wedgetail completes functional-check flight as Boeing Defence UK secures support contract Boeing Defence UK has completed the first flight of the RAF’s second E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft after a functional-check flight milestone. The company also received a new contract to support the E-7A type’s introduction to service.

2026-07-17T02:28:57.895130-07:00

RAF’s second E-7A Wedgetail completes functional-check flight as Boeing Defence UK secures support contract

AINonline

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Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce to flight-test fuel-saving, lower-noise technologies via the 787 ecoDemonstrator Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce are combining engines and aircraft integration for flight trials on the 787 ecoDemonstrator, targeting improved fuel efficiency and reduced aircraft noise. The program evaluates advanced engine inlet designs and optimized flight paths, alongside Rolls-Royce UltraFan-related hardware returned to testing.

2026-07-17T01:17:57.707003-07:00

Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce to flight-test fuel-saving, lower-noise technologies via the 787 ecoDemonstrator

Reuters

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Pakistan cargo crash families urge international search for Boeing 737 flight recorders Relatives of the five crew members aboard a Boeing 737 cargo aircraft that crashed into the Arabian Sea off Pakistan last week are calling for an international search effort to locate the flight recorders. The families say recovering the recorders is critical to determining the cause of the accident.

2026-07-16T23:57:23.186759-07:00

Pakistan cargo crash families urge international search for Boeing 737 flight recorders

Reuters

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Farnborough Airshow 2026 to foreground weapons and security amid intensifying defense focus With the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow (20–24 July) approaching, coverage signals a shift toward defense and weapons in response to spiraling security risks. The event is also set to feature company-specific technology showcases, including Elbit Systems UK’s “advanced air technologies” preview and an expanded Embraer presence.

2026-07-16T23:44:00.863030-07:00

Farnborough Airshow 2026 to foreground weapons and security amid intensifying defense focus

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Biman Bangladesh issues RFP for dry leasing three Boeing 787s Biman Bangladesh has issued a request for proposals to dry lease three Boeing 787 aircraft. The RFP indicates the airline is seeking to add widebody capacity through a leasing structure rather than purchase, with supplier and aircraft terms likely central to the bidding.

2026-07-16T19:14:58.497423-07:00

Biman Bangladesh issues RFP for dry leasing three Boeing 787s

Leeham News

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Boeing details FAA certification progress for 737 MAX 7/10 and 777-9; 777-9 delivery remains on track for 2027 Boeing says it has reached major FAA milestones in the certification effort for the 737-7 and 737-10, while 777-9 certification work continues with delivery targeted for 2027. Separately, Boeing unveiled a new Everett “North Line” aimed at accelerating 737 MAX production ramp-up.

2026-07-16T13:15:09.152004-07:00

Boeing details FAA certification progress for 737 MAX 7/10 and 777-9; 777-9 delivery remains on track for 2027

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CFM delivers 1,000+ LEAP engines in first half (HY1), setting up 2,000+ LEAP deliveries in 2026 CFM says it delivered more than 1,000 LEAP engines in the first half of the year—its first such six-month milestone. The manufacturer is now tracking to exceed 2,000 LEAP engines delivered in 2026, signaling continued ramp momentum for the single-aisle and widebody engine installed base.

2026-07-16T12:11:20.882768-07:00

CFM delivers 1,000+ LEAP engines in first half (HY1), setting up 2,000+ LEAP deliveries in 2026

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Boeing advances Apache AH-64E enhancements with AESA radar to improve detection and engagement of non-traditional airborne threa Boeing says it is progressing further enhancements for the AH-64E Apache by adding an AESA radar aimed at boosting the aircraft’s airborne-threat detection and engagement capability. The company frames the upgrade as a way to better counter non-traditional threats, including one-way attack drones.

2026-07-16T10:16:36.131393-07:00

Boeing advances Apache AH-64E enhancements with AESA radar to improve detection and engagement of non-traditional airborne threa