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Chief executive Eivind Roald said Norse Atlantic could allocate as many as four Boeing 787s to ACMI work while maintaining a mix of business lines. The airline is also shaping distinct networks for summer and winter, signaling a seasonal approach to deploying its fleet and capacity.
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NASA is nearing completion of its conversion of a Boeing 777 from a commercial passenger aircraft into a flying laboratory. The aircraft is scheduled to begin its first scientific research mission in January 2027.
Israel has approved an agreement with the U.S. Pentagon to procure 12 Boeing-manufactured AH-64E Apache/Guardian attack helicopters for the Israel Defense Forces. The deal comes as Boeing reports 94 military aircraft deliveries in the first nine months of the year, including 15 Apaches in the third quarter.
Chief executive Eivind Roald said Norse Atlantic could allocate as many as four Boeing 787s to ACMI work while maintaining a mix of business lines. The airline is also shaping distinct networks for summer and winter, signaling a seasonal approach to deploying its fleet and capacity.
United has begun installing Starlink on its Guam-based Boeing 737 MAX 8s after completing the island’s transition from 737-800s ahead of schedule. The airline plans to extend the connectivity system across its fleet by 2027.
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CVsky, operating as Linhas Aéreas de Cabo Verde, has received the first of two leased ATR 72-600s, adding capacity for domestic services across the archipelago. In a separate ATR development, ACIA Aero Leasing delivered the first ATR 72-600 passenger-to-freighter conversion fitted with a large cargo door to FedEx.
Cathay Pacific plans to seek up to 50 more widebody aircraft from Airbus and Boeing to complete its long-term growth plans, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential purchase would extend the Hong Kong carrier’s fleet expansion, which has also been reported to include a broader push toward about 300 aircraft by 2033.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is among several aerospace executives convening with US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to discuss certification reform. The meeting puts industry leaders and the department responsible for transportation policy in direct discussion over changes to the US certification process.
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