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Israel has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of War to buy 12 Boeing AH-64E Apaches, the latest version of the attack helicopter, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the early 2030s. The Israeli government approved funding to unblock the purchase after financing concerns threatened to stall the deal.
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Chief executives from Boeing, RTX, GE Aerospace and other major aerospace companies are meeting Wednesday with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to discuss streamlining regulatory approvals for new aircraft and parts, according to people familiar with the meeting. The discussion puts certification reform on the agenda for industry leaders and the transportation department.
Israel has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of War to buy 12 Boeing AH-64E Apaches, the latest version of the attack helicopter, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the early 2030s. The Israeli government approved funding to unblock the purchase after financing concerns threatened to stall the deal.
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Riyadh Air has evacuated its brand-new Boeing 787 Dreamliners from Riyadh over fears of Houthi missile attacks, according to the article. The report also says one aircraft belonging to Saudia has already been destroyed, underscoring the potential exposure of airline assets amid regional hostilities.
The U.S. Navy says two aircraft carriers are ready to fly Boeing’s MQ-25A Stingray autonomous refueling drone. The system is set to operate from the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Pacific, adding carrier-based aerial refueling capability to the Navy’s autonomous aircraft plans.
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Boeing delivered 57 aircraft in September 2026, its highest monthly total of the year, while booking 165 orders. The month’s deliveries come as the manufacturer works toward a consistent 737 MAX output rate of 47 a month; ANA is preparing to take its first MAX 8, years later than originally planned.
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Aircraft lessor Avolon has placed a firm order for 110 Airbus aircraft: 35 A330-900s and 75 A320neo-family jets. Rolls-Royce will supply 70 Trent 7000 engines for the A330neo order. The order forms part of a wider Avolon commitment that also includes 140 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, according to one report.
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