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Boeing’s safety architecture push at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 as Canadian wildfire smoke clears

As EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 opens July 20, organizers and attendees move in while lingering smoke from Canadian wildfires eases after Sunday. Boeing is using the show window to deploy mobile safety architectures and update training frameworks, reflecting a focus on operational readiness for large public aviation events.

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2026-07-20T10:08:08.663093-07:00

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Emirates debuts the U-Dream economy headrest, rolling out adjustable neck support across its A350, A380 and Boeing 777 fleets

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2026-07-20T02:21:38.430570-07:00

Reuters

Ryanair: preliminary findings point to foreign object or engine-component failure in Thessaloniki takeoff incident

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2026-07-20T03:39:44.495770-07:00

Reuters

Farnborough day one: Riyadh Air books 34 widebodies, Boeing sees a 150-plus order flurry as Airbus counters

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2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00

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AINonline

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Boeing’s safety architecture push at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 as Canadian wildfire smoke clears As EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 opens July 20, organizers and attendees move in while lingering smoke from Canadian wildfires eases after Sunday. Boeing is using the show window to deploy mobile safety architectures and update training frameworks, reflecting a focus on operational readiness for large public aviation events.

2026-07-20T10:08:08.663093-07:00

Boeing’s safety architecture push at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 as Canadian wildfire smoke clears

FlightGlobal

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Mammoth Freighters readies 777 cargo conversions at STAECO in China Mammoth Freighters, the Boeing 777 cargo-conversion specialist, plans to expand its modification footprint with new conversion lines in China. It says Shandong STAECO will serve as its partner for 777 freighter work at STAECO’s facility, complementing existing modification capabilities in Fort Worth and Manchester.

2026-07-20T09:42:42.729960-07:00

Mammoth Freighters readies 777 cargo conversions at STAECO in China

Reuters

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Ryanair: preliminary findings point to foreign object or engine-component failure in Thessaloniki takeoff incident Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary says preliminary information suggests a “foreign object” may have struck an engine on the July 10 Thessaloniki-Memmingen departure, leading to window damage, explosive decompression and serious passenger injury. Ryanair disputes claims of an aircraft defect overhaul, emphasizing aircraft safety and likely mechanical causes.

2026-07-20T03:39:44.495770-07:00

Ryanair: preliminary findings point to foreign object or engine-component failure in Thessaloniki takeoff incident

Bloomberg

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FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify 737 MAX and 787 airworthiness as MAX 7/10 certification expected soon The FAA says Boeing can resume issuing airworthiness certificates for new aircraft, reclaiming self-certification authority for Boeing employees next week. Separately, the agency expects to certify the 737 MAX 7 and larger 737 MAX 10 soon after an intensive review. A separate US appeals court decertified a shareholder class action related to the MAX 9 Alaska Airlines blowout.

2026-07-20T02:53:05.207569-07:00

FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify 737 MAX and 787 airworthiness as MAX 7/10 certification expected soon

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Emirates debuts the U-Dream economy headrest, rolling out adjustable neck support across its A350, A380 and Boeing 777 fleets Emirates says it is the first airline to introduce its U-Dream headrest for Economy Class, featuring adjustable neck support designed to improve rest. The carrier is retrofitting in-service aircraft—reaching a 100-aircraft milestone—with retrofits performed at its Dubai engineering facilities.

2026-07-20T02:21:38.430570-07:00

Emirates debuts the U-Dream economy headrest, rolling out adjustable neck support across its A350, A380 and Boeing 777 fleets

CNBC

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: stabilize finances first, then decide on any new commercial jet successor to 737 MAX Speaking at the Farnborough Airshow and in interviews with Bloomberg and CNBC, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company is prioritizing “repairing” its finances over rushing a successor to the 737 MAX. Ortberg also discussed ramp-up plans tied to aircraft deliveries and the company’s outlook for AI and robotics in manufacturing.

2026-07-20T02:06:57.290659-07:00

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: stabilize finances first, then decide on any new commercial jet successor to 737 MAX

FlightGlobal

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Skymark to lease seven Boeing 737 MAX 10s for fleet expansion Japan’s Skymark Airlines will lease seven Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft from lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG). The carrier, which operates an all-737 fleet, expands its lineup with the MAX 10 model as part of its next phase of capacity growth.

2026-07-20T01:25:17.553929-07:00

Skymark to lease seven Boeing 737 MAX 10s for fleet expansion

Reuters

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Farnborough day one: Riyadh Air books 34 widebodies, Boeing sees a 150-plus order flurry as Airbus counters Riyadh Air placed orders for 34 additional widebody aircraft on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow, scaling commitments with Airbus and Boeing months after launching scheduled passenger service. Separate reporting pegged Boeing’s opening-day tally at nearly 150 orders, with Airbus countering later, while Pratt & Whitney and British Airways secured the first major deals of the day.

2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00

Farnborough day one: Riyadh Air books 34 widebodies, Boeing sees a 150-plus order flurry as Airbus counters