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Saudia denies selling five Boeing 777-200ERs to Iran, saying the aircraft were sold to a foreign buyer in 2023

Saudia says it sold five Boeing 777-200ER widebodies to a foreign company in 2023 and has had no operational relationship with them since. The denial responds to media reports linking the retired aircraft to Iran’s Mahan Air and to alleged sanctions-evasion activity.

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2026-07-04T07:59:08.340396-07:00

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United’s new 787-9s remain grounded as TCAS antenna issues persist despite Boeing fixes

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2026-07-04T00:59:05.508146-07:00

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FAA issues new safety-based AD for certain Boeing 747-8F freighters after reported stringer and splice-fitting cracking

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2026-07-03T03:59:02.969949-07:00

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Boeing validates 737 MAX 10 autoland in extreme crosswinds during Midland, Texas certification flights

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2026-07-03T10:14:02.030940-07:00

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United grounds newest Boeing 787-9 again after recurring TCAS failure following return from Boeing repairs United Airlines’ newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, configured with the “Elevated” premium interior, was returned to Boeing for recurring failures, then was grounded again on 3 July over TCAS issues after reportedly being on the London leg. The reports point to continued TCAS malfunction risk despite prior Boeing maintenance actions.

2026-07-04T13:46:27.095431-07:00

United grounds newest Boeing 787-9 again after recurring TCAS failure following return from Boeing repairs

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Saudia denies selling five Boeing 777-200ERs to Iran, saying the aircraft were sold to a foreign buyer in 2023 Saudia says it sold five Boeing 777-200ER widebodies to a foreign company in 2023 and has had no operational relationship with them since. The denial responds to media reports linking the retired aircraft to Iran’s Mahan Air and to alleged sanctions-evasion activity.

2026-07-04T07:59:08.340396-07:00

Saudia denies selling five Boeing 777-200ERs to Iran, saying the aircraft were sold to a foreign buyer in 2023

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United’s new 787-9s remain grounded as TCAS antenna issues persist despite Boeing fixes United’s newest premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has reportedly been grounded again after Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) problems, including antenna-related failures. The aircraft was previously sent back to Boeing, but further TCAS issues were reported. Meanwhile, Air New Zealand says all its 787s are now ungrounded and available without restriction.

2026-07-04T00:59:05.508146-07:00

United’s new 787-9s remain grounded as TCAS antenna issues persist despite Boeing fixes

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Boeing validates 737 MAX 10 autoland in extreme crosswinds during Midland, Texas certification flights Boeing released footage from 737 MAX 10 certification campaign flights in Midland, Texas, showing autoland testing in strong crosswinds with gusty, near-operational-limit wind conditions. The work is aimed at validating the autoland system’s capability and robustness under extreme crosswind scenarios.

2026-07-03T10:14:02.030940-07:00

Boeing validates 737 MAX 10 autoland in extreme crosswinds during Midland, Texas certification flights

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Air India rejects delivery deferral claims amid $2.8B loss, Vistara drag, and 787-related fallout Air India says it is not deferring aircraft deliveries, despite Gulf carriers looking to target its Boeing and Airbus slot access. The dispute is framed against financial pressure including a reported $2.8B loss, continued impact from Vistara, and knock-on effects tied to the 787 crash fallout.

2026-07-03T06:30:02.701706-07:00

Air India rejects delivery deferral claims amid $2.8B loss, Vistara drag, and 787-related fallout

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FAA issues new safety-based AD for certain Boeing 747-8F freighters after reported stringer and splice-fitting cracking The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 747-8F series aircraft prompted by reports of cracking in stringers and splice fittings at stringer splices across multiple body stations. The directive covers 11 US-registered freighters and mandates structural inspections, with repairs required if damage is found.

2026-07-03T03:59:02.969949-07:00

FAA issues new safety-based AD for certain Boeing 747-8F freighters after reported stringer and splice-fitting cracking

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Air New Zealand reactivates its last stored Boeing 787-9, ending Trent 1000 spare-part fallout Air New Zealand has brought its final Boeing 787-9 out of long-term storage at Alice Springs back into service, completing a previously widebody-wide grounding driven by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 spare-part shortages. The airline is now positioned to pursue targeted widebody capacity growth with the 787-9 fleet fully operational.

2026-07-03T01:44:14.049906-07:00

Air New Zealand reactivates its last stored Boeing 787-9, ending Trent 1000 spare-part fallout

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Wisk and Boeing hit with lawsuit over eVTOL software safety claims A software manager has filed suit against Wisk and Boeing, alleging retaliation and discrimination tied to the company’s eVTOL software safety assertions. The complaint centers on disputes over how software safety is claimed and handled during development, exposing potential program and governance risks for the certification pathway.

2026-07-02T13:59:15.061750-07:00

Wisk and Boeing hit with lawsuit over eVTOL software safety claims