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Boeing delivers Riyadh Air’s first 787-9 Dreamliners; airline eyes daily Riyadh–London Heathrow from 1 July 2026

Boeing delivered Riyadh Air’s first two Boeing 787-9 passenger aircraft, which arrived in Riyadh on 5 June 2026. Riyadh Air said it has up to 70 additional 787s on order and plans to begin daily Riyadh–London Heathrow operations using 787 equipment from 1 July 2026.

2026-06-07T10:01:17.995692-07:00

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LATAM flags Boeing 787 delivery slippage as it readies Q4 2026 first Embraer E195-E2s

2026-06-07T04:58:12.160791-07:00

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FAA approves Boeing 777X TIA Phase 4B as Boeing targets late-2027 777-9 deliveries

2026-06-07T05:11:29.419882-07:00

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United CEO Scott Kirby: engine shortages will be the “biggest constraint” on near-term growth and fleet plans

2026-06-07T09:15:03.588965-07:00

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Boeing F-47 NGAD demonstrator’s planform hinted via unit patch echoes “Bird of Prey” design A patch image associated with Boeing’s NGAD F-47 demonstrator appeared to reveal the aircraft’s distinctive planform, with designers seemingly drawing on design cues from the original “Bird of Prey.” The visual confirmation underscores how the program is shaping its stealth/aerodynamic identity ahead of future build and flight milestones.

2026-06-07T13:57:41.537798-07:00

Boeing F-47 NGAD demonstrator’s planform hinted via unit patch echoes “Bird of Prey” design

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Boeing delivers Riyadh Air’s first 787-9 Dreamliners; airline eyes daily Riyadh–London Heathrow from 1 July 2026 Boeing delivered Riyadh Air’s first two Boeing 787-9 passenger aircraft, which arrived in Riyadh on 5 June 2026. Riyadh Air said it has up to 70 additional 787s on order and plans to begin daily Riyadh–London Heathrow operations using 787 equipment from 1 July 2026.

2026-06-07T10:01:17.995692-07:00

Boeing delivers Riyadh Air’s first 787-9 Dreamliners; airline eyes daily Riyadh–London Heathrow from 1 July 2026

Skift

United CEO Scott Kirby: engine shortages will be the “biggest constraint” on near-term growth and fleet plans United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said engine shortages—particularly the industry’s reliance on a single engine type per aircraft—will be the largest near-term constraint on aircraft availability. His comments also drew direct criticism of Boeing and Airbus for building platforms tied to limited powerplant supply.

2026-06-07T09:15:03.588965-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby: engine shortages will be the “biggest constraint” on near-term growth and fleet plans

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FAA approves Boeing 777X TIA Phase 4B as Boeing targets late-2027 777-9 deliveries Boeing says the FAA has approved TIA Phase 4B, clearing the next stage of flight-testing toward 777-9 type certification. Cathay Pacific—holding 35 777-9s—expects deliveries to begin in late 2027, while Boeing leadership frames the milestone as progress that can improve the program’s cash-flow outlook.

2026-06-07T05:11:29.419882-07:00

FAA approves Boeing 777X TIA Phase 4B as Boeing targets late-2027 777-9 deliveries

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LATAM flags Boeing 787 delivery slippage as it readies Q4 2026 first Embraer E195-E2s Ahead of hosting the 82nd IATA AGM in Rio, LATAM Airlines Group CEO Roberto Alvo said the carrier is eager to expand long-haul routes but has been “frustrated” by Boeing 787 widebody delivery delays, adding it has “not taken delivery of a single Boeing aircraft on time.” LATAM expects its first Embraer E195-E2 deliveries in Q4 and will unveil new E2 destinations by end-July.

2026-06-07T04:58:12.160791-07:00

LATAM flags Boeing 787 delivery slippage as it readies Q4 2026 first Embraer E195-E2s

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Boeing services chief says it can sustain China with aftermarket parts for Trump-era 200-jet commitment Boeing’s top services executive said the company can provide aftermarket parts support to China tied to a 200-plane order announced after President Donald Trump’s Beijing visit. The comments address long-term sustainment requirements for the order and help frame whether delivery follow-through depends on logistics and compliance readiness.

2026-06-06T15:18:57.867611-07:00

Boeing services chief says it can sustain China with aftermarket parts for Trump-era 200-jet commitment

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Southwest pushes Boeing 737 MAX 7 revenue entry to 2027, keeps fleet strategy centered on the MAX family Southwest COO Andrew Watterson said the Boeing 737 MAX 7’s long delay now targets revenue service in 2027. The carrier is choosing not to add another aircraft type to hedge timing risk, maintaining a focus on the MAX family as it manages the delivery-to-entry gap.

2026-06-06T14:45:14.688777-07:00

Southwest pushes Boeing 737 MAX 7 revenue entry to 2027, keeps fleet strategy centered on the MAX family

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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

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Boeing delivers Riyadh Air’s first 787-9 Dreamliners; airline eyes daily Riyadh–London Heathrow from 1 July 2026

LATAM flags Boeing 787 delivery slippage as it readies Q4 2026 first Embraer E195-E2s

FAA approves Boeing 777X TIA Phase 4B as Boeing targets late-2027 777-9 deliveries

United CEO Scott Kirby: engine shortages will be the “biggest constraint” on near-term growth and fleet plans

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