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Trump to take first flight on Qatar-gifted interim Air Force One next week

White House officials say Donald Trump is expected to take his first trip on the Qatar-gifted aircraft—an interim Air Force One platform—when he travels to an event in North Dakota on July 1. The flight is scheduled for next week, underscoring the near-term transition path for VC-25B “Bridge” capability.

2026-06-25T17:40:46.657359-07:00

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FAA investigates viral Boeing 777 ultra-low pass at Texas airport amid runway-scrape debate

2026-06-25T13:07:54.103250-07:00

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FAA proposes rule to streamline approvals of new aircraft and engines, targeting lower cost and faster certification timelines

2026-06-25T11:12:13.557092-07:00

DefenseNews.com

House Appropriators back $1.55B to revive Boeing E-7 Wedgetail, amid White House OMB efforts to shift Navy/USAF funds

2026-06-25T10:12:03.087872-07:00

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Trump to take first flight on Qatar-gifted interim Air Force One next week White House officials say Donald Trump is expected to take his first trip on the Qatar-gifted aircraft—an interim Air Force One platform—when he travels to an event in North Dakota on July 1. The flight is scheduled for next week, underscoring the near-term transition path for VC-25B “Bridge” capability.

2026-06-25T17:40:46.657359-07:00

Trump to take first flight on Qatar-gifted interim Air Force One next week

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FAA investigates viral Boeing 777 ultra-low pass at Texas airport amid runway-scrape debate A viral video showing a Boeing 777 flying just feet above the runway during a low pass has prompted Federal Aviation Administration scrutiny. The clip sparked debate about the maneuver’s proximity to ground and potential runway risk, leading aviation experts to call for a closer review of what was actually flown.

2026-06-25T13:07:54.103250-07:00

FAA investigates viral Boeing 777 ultra-low pass at Texas airport amid runway-scrape debate

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FAA proposes rule to streamline approvals of new aircraft and engines, targeting lower cost and faster certification timelines The FAA is proposing a rule intended to reduce the cost and time required to obtain approvals for new aircraft and engines. If adopted, the change would be a potential tailwind for major manufacturers’ certification programs, including Boeing and GE Aerospace.

2026-06-25T11:12:13.557092-07:00

FAA proposes rule to streamline approvals of new aircraft and engines, targeting lower cost and faster certification timelines

DefenseNews.com

House Appropriators back $1.55B to revive Boeing E-7 Wedgetail, amid White House OMB efforts to shift Navy/USAF funds The U.S. House Appropriations Committee included $1.55 billion for the Air Force’s Boeing E-7 Wedgetail program in the FY2027 defense bill, following a White House OMB push to reallocate money from Navy radar-plane and a classified Air Force line. A proposed Navy withdrawal was largely blocked, leaving a negotiated path to restore E-7 funding.

2026-06-25T10:12:03.087872-07:00

House Appropriators back $1.55B to revive Boeing E-7 Wedgetail, amid White House OMB efforts to shift Navy/USAF funds

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EU vote extends Airbus–Boeing tariff truce, delaying start of EU retaliation EU countries are set to vote on extending the suspension of the EU’s retaliatory tariffs tied to the Airbus–Boeing dispute, keeping the trade truce in place. The duration of the extension remains under negotiation, prolonging uncertainty for both OEMs’ commercial and policy pipelines.

2026-06-25T09:12:40.031340-07:00

EU vote extends Airbus–Boeing tariff truce, delaying start of EU retaliation

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Boeing 777 freighter’s dangerous low pass over Texas prompts operator clarifications A Boeing 777-200LR freighter undergoing conversion drew attention after performing an extremely low pass over Horseshoe Bay, Texas, captured on video near the Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center runway. Mammoth Freighters issued clarifications, after footage reignited concerns over low-altitude maneuver risk during approach operations.

2026-06-25T02:25:11.571233-07:00

Boeing 777 freighter’s dangerous low pass over Texas prompts operator clarifications

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Royal Brunei reviews Boeing 787-8 fleet outlook while it awaits 787-9 deliveries Royal Brunei is weighing the future of its Boeing 787-8s as it awaits the arrival of Boeing 787-9 aircraft, a decision that will shape its near-term widebody capacity planning and fleet commonality. The outcome affects how the carrier transitions its long-haul product and deployment mix.

2026-06-25T00:41:46.039729-07:00

Royal Brunei reviews Boeing 787-8 fleet outlook while it awaits 787-9 deliveries

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Thai Airways takes delivery of first GE-powered Boeing 787-9 (GEnx) under AerCap lease; 4 deliveries targeted by year-end Thai Airways International has received its first factory-fresh Boeing 787-9, the airline’s fifth 787-9, powered by GE Aerospace GEnx engines. The leased aircraft is managed by AerCap and is first of four additional 787-9s the carrier expects to receive by end-2026—marking a shift away from Trent 1000-powered 787s currently in service.

2026-06-24T20:11:02.630175-07:00

Thai Airways takes delivery of first GE-powered Boeing 787-9 (GEnx) under AerCap lease; 4 deliveries targeted by year-end

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Trump to take first flight on Qatar-gifted interim Air Force One next week

FAA investigates viral Boeing 777 ultra-low pass at Texas airport amid runway-scrape debate

FAA proposes rule to streamline approvals of new aircraft and engines, targeting lower cost and faster certification timelines

House Appropriators back $1.55B to revive Boeing E-7 Wedgetail, amid White House OMB efforts to shift Navy/USAF funds

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