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Boeing hands United the first increased-performance 787-9 (iMTOW) to open the delivery stream

United Airlines took delivery in May of the first increased performance 787-9, starting Boeing’s handover of the more capable long-range twin-aisle variant. The aircraft marks the beginning of the delivery stream for Boeing’s higher-weight 787-9 configuration for the carrier’s long-haul network.

2026-06-03T11:22:28.696728-07:00

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Air Europa Express takes first Boeing 737-8 to expand regional narrowbody capacity

2026-06-03T08:13:51.105741-07:00

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Rolls-Royce targets a 787 engine rebound as airlines weigh Trent 1000 fixes vs GEnx performance

2026-06-03T02:46:51.549743-07:00

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Emirates takes delivery of first IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter

2026-06-02T23:42:59.855944-07:00

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Boeing hands United the first increased-performance 787-9 (iMTOW) to open the delivery stream United Airlines took delivery in May of the first increased performance 787-9, starting Boeing’s handover of the more capable long-range twin-aisle variant. The aircraft marks the beginning of the delivery stream for Boeing’s higher-weight 787-9 configuration for the carrier’s long-haul network.

2026-06-03T11:22:28.696728-07:00

Boeing hands United the first increased-performance 787-9 (iMTOW) to open the delivery stream

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Air Europa Express takes first Boeing 737-8 to expand regional narrowbody capacity Air Europa Express has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8. The induction signals the start of a new narrowbody capacity stream for the carrier’s network operations, with the aircraft ready to enter service following the handover.

2026-06-03T08:13:51.105741-07:00

Air Europa Express takes first Boeing 737-8 to expand regional narrowbody capacity

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Boeing’s F-15EX push meets factory friction: Parker targets higher output as Kadena deliveries slip to 2027 Boeing’s F-15EX program is aiming for higher production rates under a renewed push for the “new-generation” Eagle II, but one key consequence is schedule pain. A separate report says F-15EX arrivals at Kadena Air Base are delayed until 2027 due to production disruptions at Boeing’s St. Louis facility after a lengthy 2025 strike.

2026-06-03T04:11:51.293078-07:00

Boeing’s F-15EX push meets factory friction: Parker targets higher output as Kadena deliveries slip to 2027

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Rolls-Royce targets a 787 engine rebound as airlines weigh Trent 1000 fixes vs GEnx performance Rolls-Royce says it has secured additional orders for the long-troubled Trent 1000 that powers Boeing 787s, framing a recovery after overhaul. A separate analysis attributes airline switching decisions to the tradeoff between GEnx strengths and Trent 1000 weakness, including durability-driven risk calculus.

2026-06-03T02:46:51.549743-07:00

Rolls-Royce targets a 787 engine rebound as airlines weigh Trent 1000 fixes vs GEnx performance

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Emirates takes delivery of first IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter Emirates SkyCargo has received its first Boeing 777-300ER converted to the 777-300ERSF freighter standard by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), marking a key step in the airline’s long-term cargo expansion plan. Emirates has committed to converting six additional 777-300ERs, bringing its total converted freighter order to ten units.

2026-06-02T23:42:59.855944-07:00

Emirates takes delivery of first IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter

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IndiGo returns a leased Boeing 787-9 to Norse Atlantic after cutting the India–Manchester route IndiGo is returning one of six wet-leased Boeing 787-9s from Norse Atlantic following its decision to close the India to Manchester service. The carrier is also “rejigging” 787-9 operations as airspace restrictions and scheduling issues are undermining reliability, with Manchester slated to drop after Copenhagen.

2026-06-02T09:41:29.418469-07:00

IndiGo returns a leased Boeing 787-9 to Norse Atlantic after cutting the India–Manchester route

Air Data News

Boeing 777-9 certification slips to early 2027 as Lufthansa expected to take launch-operator role Boeing’s widebody 777-9, long delayed, is now expected to receive FAA certification in early 2027, according to comments from the FAA chief. Lufthansa is also expected to become the launch operator, with the program reportedly surpassing 540 777-9 aircraft.

2026-06-02T04:02:10.614759-07:00

Boeing 777-9 certification slips to early 2027 as Lufthansa expected to take launch-operator role

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Boeing 777X faces further FAA certification slippage as 2027 delivery risk rises Boeing’s 777X certification timeline is coming under renewed pressure, with FAA leadership suggesting approval at the start of 2027 rather than 2026 and highlighting a wider sequencing focus on 737 MAX variants first. Analysts report 777X customers are unlikely to cancel, but fresh delays could still jeopardize targeted 2027 deliveries.

2026-06-02T04:02:10.614759-07:00

Boeing 777X faces further FAA certification slippage as 2027 delivery risk rises

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Boeing hands United the first increased-performance 787-9 (iMTOW) to open the delivery stream

Air Europa Express takes first Boeing 737-8 to expand regional narrowbody capacity

Rolls-Royce targets a 787 engine rebound as airlines weigh Trent 1000 fixes vs GEnx performance

Emirates takes delivery of first IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter

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