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Boeing provides specs for airlines to retrofit Boeing twinjets for next-gen IFC amid non-GEO connectivity disruptions

As non-geostationary satellite services disrupt inflight connectivity supply and performance, Boeing says it is supplying the technical specifications airlines need to retrofit their Boeing twinjets for next-generation inflight connectivity (IFC). The approach targets faster path to installable capability on existing airframes.

2026-05-17T18:02:12.304947-07:00

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Emirates Boeing 777 declares Mayday in Miami after two landing attempts—fuel emergency triggered by extended flight time

2026-05-17T10:30:22.546288-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways incident: crewman accidentally activates Boeing 777 emergency slide on second day, delaying Heathrow–Dulles depa

2026-05-16T13:10:55.855219-07:00

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Chicago jury awards $49.5M to family of 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash victim

2026-05-14T05:28:04.529166-07:00

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Boeing provides specs for airlines to retrofit Boeing twinjets for next-gen IFC amid non-GEO connectivity disruptions As non-geostationary satellite services disrupt inflight connectivity supply and performance, Boeing says it is supplying the technical specifications airlines need to retrofit their Boeing twinjets for next-generation inflight connectivity (IFC). The approach targets faster path to installable capability on existing airframes.

2026-05-17T18:02:12.304947-07:00

Boeing provides specs for airlines to retrofit Boeing twinjets for next-gen IFC amid non-GEO connectivity disruptions

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Emirates Boeing 777 declares Mayday in Miami after two landing attempts—fuel emergency triggered by extended flight time An Emirates Boeing 777-300ER flight from Dubai to Miami faced a fuel emergency after arriving later than planned amid thunderstorms, missed an initial landing attempt due to wind shear and poor visibility, and was forced into a second go-around. Pilots then declared Mayday after minimum-fuel became critical.

2026-05-17T10:30:22.546288-07:00

Emirates Boeing 777 declares Mayday in Miami after two landing attempts—fuel emergency triggered by extended flight time

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways incident: crewman accidentally activates Boeing 777 emergency slide on second day, delaying Heathrow–Dulles depa A brand-new British Airways flight attendant, on his second day of work, accidentally activated an emergency evacuation slide on a Boeing 777-200 ahead of a London Heathrow–Washington Dulles flight. The incident forced a six-hour delay to the transatlantic departure on Saturday afternoon.

2026-05-16T13:10:55.855219-07:00

British Airways incident: crewman accidentally activates Boeing 777 emergency slide on second day, delaying Heathrow–Dulles depa

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Boeing confirms China’s initial commitment for 200 aircraft—models and delivery timing unspecified Boeing says China has committed to buying 200 aircraft following Donald Trump’s Beijing visit, a key step toward reopening a market Boeing has been absent from for nearly a decade. Trump’s announcement exceeds earlier expectations, but Boeing provided no aircraft mix or order timing detail.

2026-05-15T17:22:09.054506-07:00

Boeing confirms China’s initial commitment for 200 aircraft—models and delivery timing unspecified

FlightGlobal

Alaska Airlines plots 787-led shift from regional carrier to global intercontinental operator Alaska Airlines CEO says the carrier plans to launch a dozen intercontinental routes using Boeing 787s, signaling a deliberate move beyond its traditional regional footprint. The strategy is designed to reposition Alaska into a West Coast long-haul player, with Europe as a near-term proving ground.

2026-05-15T15:38:21.179217-07:00

Alaska Airlines plots 787-led shift from regional carrier to global intercontinental operator

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IAG raises Boeing 737 MAX allocation to Vueling to 60 aircraft IAG has increased its Boeing 737 MAX allocation for Vueling to 60 aircraft, a move that signals further narrowbody capacity planning under the Vueling brand. The updated allocation adds detail to how IAG is prioritizing MAX deliveries across its European low-cost network.

2026-05-15T04:24:12.997563-07:00

IAG raises Boeing 737 MAX allocation to Vueling to 60 aircraft

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UK greenlights F-35B StormBreaker/SDB-II interim stand-off strike as corrosion, spare-parts gaps cut mission capability The UK MoD approved StormBreaker for the F-35B and is equipping the fleet with Boeing Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB-II) as an interim stand-off capability while SPEAR 3 integration slips into the early 2030s. Officials also detailed corrosion issues and spare-parts shortfalls that are reducing UK F-35 mission rates and carry deployment-support limitations.

2026-05-15T04:12:16.071143-07:00

UK greenlights F-35B StormBreaker/SDB-II interim stand-off strike as corrosion, spare-parts gaps cut mission capability

Breaking Defense

USAF says B-52 modernization is “stabilized” after cost spikes and schedule delays The Air Force is working to steady B-52 modernization momentum after recent cost growth and schedule slips, according to a service official commenting amid ongoing upgrade execution pressures. The remarks suggest the program’s near-term risk profile has improved even as budgets and timelines remain under scrutiny.

2026-05-14T11:53:51.215990-07:00

USAF says B-52 modernization is “stabilized” after cost spikes and schedule delays

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Boeing provides specs for airlines to retrofit Boeing twinjets for next-gen IFC amid non-GEO connectivity disruptions

Emirates Boeing 777 declares Mayday in Miami after two landing attempts—fuel emergency triggered by extended flight time

British Airways incident: crewman accidentally activates Boeing 777 emergency slide on second day, delaying Heathrow–Dulles depa

Chicago jury awards $49.5M to family of 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash victim

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