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WestJet plans to retire 737-700s and accelerate 737 MAX 8 replacement this year to cut fuel burn

WestJet will replace older Boeing 737-700 aircraft with new 737 MAX 8s starting this year, retiring the 737NGs as a direct response to fuel-burn economics. The move reshapes the carrier’s single-aisle fleet mix by swapping legacy capacity for newer, more efficient performance.

2026-06-06T10:58:07.191696-07:00

Bloomberg

Atlas Air weighs Boeing 777X freighter order despite placing a sizable Airbus order

2026-06-05T14:43:50.430961-07:00

The Air Current

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: studying a 737 MAX ramp toward 70 aircraft/month after lifting output to 47

2026-06-05T10:58:15.664883-07:00

Bloomberg

United issues approach safety bulletin to pilots after Newark 767 light-pole strike; NTSB cites “low and slow” landing

2026-06-04T12:43:28.926627-07:00

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WestJet plans to retire 737-700s and accelerate 737 MAX 8 replacement this year to cut fuel burn WestJet will replace older Boeing 737-700 aircraft with new 737 MAX 8s starting this year, retiring the 737NGs as a direct response to fuel-burn economics. The move reshapes the carrier’s single-aisle fleet mix by swapping legacy capacity for newer, more efficient performance.

2026-06-06T10:58:07.191696-07:00

WestJet plans to retire 737-700s and accelerate 737 MAX 8 replacement this year to cut fuel burn

FlightGlobal

WestJet to retire 737NGs to mitigate fuel impact

2026-06-06T10:58:07.191696-07:00

WestJet to retire 737NGs to mi

Bloomberg

Atlas Air weighs Boeing 777X freighter order despite placing a sizable Airbus order Atlas Air Worldwide says it is still considering an order for Boeing’s latest 777X freighter, even after it booked a large aircraft order with rival Airbus. The decision keeps open the question of where the next wave of Atlas Air’s widebody freighter capacity will land across OEMs.

2026-06-05T14:43:50.430961-07:00

Atlas Air weighs Boeing 777X freighter order despite placing a sizable Airbus order

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: studying a 737 MAX ramp toward 70 aircraft/month after lifting output to 47 Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says the company is increasing 737 MAX production from 42 to 47 jets per month and is studying how it could climb to 70—the highest rate ever. Ortberg added Boeing’s long-term work is not yet backed by firm plans to exceed the current 63/month target framework.

2026-06-05T10:58:15.664883-07:00

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: studying a 737 MAX ramp toward 70 aircraft/month after lifting output to 47

Bloomberg

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United issues approach safety bulletin to pilots after Newark 767 light-pole strike; NTSB cites “low and slow” landing United Airlines circulated a safety bulletin to pilots covering approach procedures at Newark Liberty after a Boeing 767 struck a light pole near the New Jersey Turnpike on May 3. The NTSB preliminary report says the aircraft was “low and slow,” with copilot input before impact and debris hitting a truck below.

2026-06-04T12:43:28.926627-07:00

United issues approach safety bulletin to pilots after Newark 767 light-pole strike; NTSB cites “low and slow” landing

The Air Current

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Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly Boeing is considering increasing 737-family output to levels close to (or beyond) its publicly disclosed peak of 63 jets per month, a step that would pressure the company’s shared supply chain and test airlines’ ability to absorb record delivery volumes.

2026-06-04T12:26:31.297762-07:00

Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly

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Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point Qantas is reportedly in talks with aircraft makers about a possible order for around 20 wide-body aircraft, with options including either Airbus or Boeing widebodies, according to industry sources. The discussions point to a near-term procurement decision shaping Qantas’ long-haul capacity and aircraft mix.

2026-06-04T10:56:14.900468-07:00

Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point

FlightGlobal

Boeing says KC-46 Remote Vision System completes initial flight tests to lift tanker readiness under USAF pact Boeing’s defense team says the KC-46 tanker’s new Remote Vision System has completed initial flight testing, with the company targeting improved fleet readiness as the program moves through its USAF agreement. The milestone is positioned as a step toward reducing operational friction and supporting mission effectiveness.

2026-06-04T07:10:59.288927-07:00

Boeing says KC-46 Remote Vision System completes initial flight tests to lift tanker readiness under USAF pact

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WestJet plans to retire 737-700s and accelerate 737 MAX 8 replacement this year to cut fuel burn

Atlas Air weighs Boeing 777X freighter order despite placing a sizable Airbus order

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: studying a 737 MAX ramp toward 70 aircraft/month after lifting output to 47

United issues approach safety bulletin to pilots after Newark 767 light-pole strike; NTSB cites “low and slow” landing

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