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Boeing targets more 777X range after incremental performance improvements

Boeing says it has “eeks out” additional range for the 777X, reflecting ongoing refinement of the program’s performance envelope. The update comes amid broader market positioning around the aircraft’s long-haul capability and potential customer interest highlighted around the Dubai Airshow context referenced in the reporting.

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2026-07-08T01:29:00.632198-07:00

Associated Press

K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo freighter missing after navigation issue en route to Karachi

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2026-07-07T13:17:57.368975-07:00

FlightGlobal

Emirates SkyCargo takes a converted 777-300ER into service as Saudia Cargo scales 777-200F fleet; Boeing also revises 777X range

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2026-07-07T19:16:24.910873-07:00

FlightGlobal

Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway

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2026-07-07T12:29:11.854517-07:00

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Boeing targets more 777X range after incremental performance improvements Boeing says it has “eeks out” additional range for the 777X, reflecting ongoing refinement of the program’s performance envelope. The update comes amid broader market positioning around the aircraft’s long-haul capability and potential customer interest highlighted around the Dubai Airshow context referenced in the reporting.

2026-07-08T01:29:00.632198-07:00

Boeing targets more 777X range after incremental performance improvements

FlightGlobal

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Emirates SkyCargo takes a converted 777-300ER into service as Saudia Cargo scales 777-200F fleet; Boeing also revises 777X range Emirates SkyCargo has added the A6-EBK Boeing 777-300ERSF, a special freighter conversion from its passenger fleet, strengthening its all-cargo capacity. Saudia Cargo, meanwhile, plans to expand with four Boeing 777-200F aircraft. Separately, Boeing has increased the advertised range of the 777-8 and 777-9 as part of its 777X family marketing.

2026-07-07T19:16:24.910873-07:00

Emirates SkyCargo takes a converted 777-300ER into service as Saudia Cargo scales 777-200F fleet; Boeing also revises 777X range

Associated Press

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K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo freighter missing after navigation issue en route to Karachi A Pakistan-registered K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 freighter (AP-BOI) operating as flight KTA1732 from Sharjah to Karachi lost contact with air traffic control after reporting a navigational system problem. Authorities say the aircraft disappeared over the Arabian Sea about 155nm from Karachi and search and rescue efforts are underway, hampered by rough seas.

2026-07-07T13:17:57.368975-07:00

K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo freighter missing after navigation issue en route to Karachi

FlightGlobal

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Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway Kyrgyz civil aviation authorities have temporarily suspended TezJet operations after one of the carrier’s Boeing MD-83s suffered a landing-gear collapse while taxiing for the runway at Bishkek Manas Airport. The move comes about a month after Kyrgyzstan was removed from the EU’s aviation safety blacklist and follows a probe into the event.

2026-07-07T12:29:11.854517-07:00

Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway

Ars Technica

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ULA’s remaining six Atlas V missions limited to Boeing Starliner while Amazon readies mid-latitude broadband from in-orbit satel United Launch Alliance’s final six Atlas V flights cannot be used for other payloads, leaving them available only for Boeing’s Starliner program. Separately, Amazon says it has enough satellites already in orbit to start initial broadband service for mid-latitudes later this year.

2026-07-07T04:30:16.203148-07:00

ULA’s remaining six Atlas V missions limited to Boeing Starliner while Amazon readies mid-latitude broadband from in-orbit satel

Breaking Defense

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NATO surveillance overhaul: extra MQ-4C Tritons, Saab GlobalEye for AWACS, and pooled Airbus A400M transport—while Boeing lines NATO is moving to expand and modernize its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance posture with additional Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Tritons and a Saab GlobalEye selection for the AWACS replacement. In parallel, allies are launching a multinational pooled Airbus A400M transport fleet concept. Separately, Boeing is poised to win its first order from Philippine Airlines since 2007.

2026-07-07T00:45:35.454324-07:00

NATO surveillance overhaul: extra MQ-4C Tritons, Saab GlobalEye for AWACS, and pooled Airbus A400M transport—while Boeing lines

Reuters

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Denmark to buy two Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for Arctic/North Atlantic anti-submarine missions Denmark says it has decided to acquire two Boeing P-8A Poseidon land-based maritime patrol aircraft to strengthen safeguarding of the Arctic and North Atlantic. The move follows US approval for a potential sale of up to three P-8As valued at USD 1.8 billion, with Denmark partially accepting US terms for the acquisition.

2026-07-07T00:15:46.553622-07:00

Denmark to buy two Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for Arctic/North Atlantic anti-submarine missions

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Skyway Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 737-400(SF) freighter Skyway Airlines has taken possession of its first Boeing 737-400(SF) special freighter aircraft. The delivery marks the carrier’s entry into a freighter configuration for near-term air cargo and logistics capacity using the 737-400 converted freighter platform.

2026-07-06T21:29:55.682206-07:00

Skyway Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 737-400(SF) freighter