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Boeing eyes a major 737 MAX order from China ahead of Trump–Xi talks in Beijing

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is joining President Trump’s delegation in Beijing as the US manufacturer seeks one of its largest aircraft deals in years, potentially involving hundreds of 737 MAX jets. Market expectations link any trade breakthrough to additional Boeing purchases and broader US–China tariff and industrial discussions.

2026-05-13T12:06:41.343436-07:00

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Avianca wet-leases Boeing 737 MAX from sister GOL as it adds narrowbody capacity

2026-05-13T09:46:58.910260-07:00

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Korean Air retires the 747 into a classroom, unveiling a donated Boeing 747 at California Science Centre’s Korean Air Aviation G

2026-05-13T08:19:36.075254-07:00

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EVA Air to deploy Panasonic Avionics Arc 3D in-flight maps across 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000

2026-05-13T02:34:02.179822-07:00

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Boeing eyes a major 737 MAX order from China ahead of Trump–Xi talks in Beijing Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is joining President Trump’s delegation in Beijing as the US manufacturer seeks one of its largest aircraft deals in years, potentially involving hundreds of 737 MAX jets. Market expectations link any trade breakthrough to additional Boeing purchases and broader US–China tariff and industrial discussions.

2026-05-13T12:06:41.343436-07:00

Boeing eyes a major 737 MAX order from China ahead of Trump–Xi talks in Beijing

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Avianca wet-leases Boeing 737 MAX from sister GOL as it adds narrowbody capacity Avianca is arranging a wet lease of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from its sister carrier GOL, signaling an accelerated way to add near-term narrowbody capacity without waiting for aircraft deliveries. The move leverages in-group fleet availability to support Avianca’s operating requirements.

2026-05-13T09:46:58.910260-07:00

Avianca wet-leases Boeing 737 MAX from sister GOL as it adds narrowbody capacity

AeroTime

Korean Air retires the 747 into a classroom, unveiling a donated Boeing 747 at California Science Centre’s Korean Air Aviation G Korean Air has unveiled a donated Boeing 747 aircraft at the California Science Centre’s newly named Korean Air Aviation Gallery in Los Angeles. The display marks a milestone in the carrier’s long-running partnership with the Los Angeles community, repurposing a retired “Queen of the Skies” into an educational exhibit.

2026-05-13T08:19:36.075254-07:00

Korean Air retires the 747 into a classroom, unveiling a donated Boeing 747 at California Science Centre’s Korean Air Aviation G

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EVA Air to deploy Panasonic Avionics Arc 3D in-flight maps across 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000 EVA Air has selected Panasonic Avionics’ Arc 3D in-flight map platform for installation across its long-haul fleet, starting with Boeing 787 and 777-300ER aircraft and extending to the airline’s upcoming Airbus A350-1000s. The carrier said the deployment brings Panasonic’s latest in-cabin mapping experience to passengers.

2026-05-13T02:34:02.179822-07:00

EVA Air to deploy Panasonic Avionics Arc 3D in-flight maps across 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000

Air Data News

BBC: Unresolved June 2025 Ahmedabad 787-8 crash triggers pressure on Air India turnaround A BBC report says Air India is heading into the first anniversary of the June 2025 Boeing 787-8 crash near Ahmedabad—an accident that killed 260 people with causes still officially unresolved. The uncertainty is adding to operational and financial strain as the carrier tries to execute its turnaround.

2026-05-13T02:04:07.957614-07:00

BBC: Unresolved June 2025 Ahmedabad 787-8 crash triggers pressure on Air India turnaround

FlightGlobal

USAF, Boeing align on KC-46A Pegasus readiness improvements and faster rollout of updated boom-operator Remote Vision System The U.S. Air Force and Boeing agreed on terms to improve KC-46A Pegasus tanker readiness and accelerate delivery of new fleet capabilities. The plan includes an accelerated rollout of the updated Remote Vision System for boom operators, aimed at boosting operational readiness across the aircraft’s tanker mission set.

2026-05-12T22:43:11.010758-07:00

USAF, Boeing align on KC-46A Pegasus readiness improvements and faster rollout of updated boom-operator Remote Vision System

The War Zone

Pentagon weighs restoring E-7 Wedgetail radar priority after E-3 AWACS loss in Iranian attack The Pentagon is reconsidering the Air Force’s radar/AEW&C posture following the loss of an E-3 Sentry to an Iranian attack, with E-7s viewed as the needed replacement for the dwindling, aging E-3 fleet. The reassessment underscores how combat attrition is driving near-term radar capacity decisions.

2026-05-12T15:57:14.830076-07:00

Pentagon weighs restoring E-7 Wedgetail radar priority after E-3 AWACS loss in Iranian attack

CNBC

Boeing delivery pickup boosts investor confidence in the turnaround Fresh reporting points to a near-term pickup in Boeing deliveries—an indicator investors are watching most closely for proof that the company’s recovery is translating into production momentum. The signal comes as prior delivery performance and 737 stability remain key benchmarks for market sentiment.

2026-05-12T13:10:16.555721-07:00

Boeing delivery pickup boosts investor confidence in the turnaround

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Boeing eyes a major 737 MAX order from China ahead of Trump–Xi talks in Beijing

Avianca wet-leases Boeing 737 MAX from sister GOL as it adds narrowbody capacity

Korean Air retires the 747 into a classroom, unveiling a donated Boeing 747 at California Science Centre’s Korean Air Aviation G

EVA Air to deploy Panasonic Avionics Arc 3D in-flight maps across 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000

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