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Etihad Airways nears an order for 10 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners ahead of Farnborough

Etihad Airways is reportedly close to finalizing a deal for 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebodies, with an announcement potentially as early as the Farnborough International Airshow later this month, according to Reuters citing industry sources. The order would mark a further step in the UAE carrier’s fleet expansion plans.

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2026-07-08T10:46:15.611862-07:00

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Boeing and Pertamina sign MoU to build Indonesia’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem

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2026-07-08T21:45:26.611623-07:00

Reuters

Philippine Airlines and Etihad near major widebody order decisions: PR weighs A350-1000 vs B787 split; Etihad targets up to 100

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2026-07-08T14:17:04.465436-07:00

Bloomberg

Trump swaps the new VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One for the older 747-8 after international debut

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2026-07-08T08:59:14.302506-07:00

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Etihad and Saudia push for faster Airbus and Boeing delivery slots to manage aircraft availability Etihad and Saudia are seeking faster Airbus and Boeing production/delivery slots, signaling pressure to improve aircraft availability against near-term network and capacity plans. The push reflects how OEM delivery timing can directly affect airline growth, fleet deployment, and operational flexibility.

2026-07-09T00:17:32.149365-07:00

Etihad and Saudia push for faster Airbus and Boeing delivery slots to manage aircraft availability

Reuters

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Boeing and Pertamina sign MoU to build Indonesia’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem Boeing has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina to explore developing a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Indonesia. The parties will assess how to structure an SAF ecosystem, including the use of waste-based feedstocks such as kitchen waste.

2026-07-08T21:45:26.611623-07:00

Boeing and Pertamina sign MoU to build Indonesia’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem

Reuters

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Philippine Airlines and Etihad near major widebody order decisions: PR weighs A350-1000 vs B787 split; Etihad targets up to 100 Philippine Airlines is preparing a firm widebody order split between Boeing and Airbus, reportedly for about 10 B787s and 10 A350s, as it continues to scale A350-1000 deployment to additional North American cities. Meanwhile, Etihad Airways is negotiating what could be a record 2026 widebody purchase of up to 100 aircraft across Boeing and Airbus, with reports of another 10 additional 787s.

2026-07-08T14:17:04.465436-07:00

Philippine Airlines and Etihad near major widebody order decisions: PR weighs A350-1000 vs B787 split; Etihad targets up to 100

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Etihad Airways nears an order for 10 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners ahead of Farnborough Etihad Airways is reportedly close to finalizing a deal for 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebodies, with an announcement potentially as early as the Farnborough International Airshow later this month, according to Reuters citing industry sources. The order would mark a further step in the UAE carrier’s fleet expansion plans.

2026-07-08T10:46:15.611862-07:00

Etihad Airways nears an order for 10 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners ahead of Farnborough

Bloomberg

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Trump swaps the new VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One for the older 747-8 after international debut President Trump’s interim Air Force One flew internationally on July 8, but plans to route it from Turkey to the U.K. were scrapped on short notice. Reports say the Secret Service discouraged use of the Qatari-donated VC-25B, highlighting ongoing questions about the pace and adequacy of retrofitting the new Boeing 747-8-based aircraft.

2026-07-08T08:59:14.302506-07:00

Trump swaps the new VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One for the older 747-8 after international debut

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Uganda Airlines turns to the Boeing 787 as A330 stays grounded Uganda Airlines is bringing the Boeing 787 into use as its Airbus A330 aircraft are grounded again. The move signals a near-term capacity and fleet reliability adjustment while the operator continues to manage recurring A330 availability issues.

2026-07-08T04:46:25.703954-07:00

Uganda Airlines turns to the Boeing 787 as A330 stays grounded

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Saudia Boeing 787-9 damages Philippine Airlines A320 tail in Manila tarmac collision; both aircraft grounded A ground collision at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport involved a Saudia Boeing 787-9 taxiing and an Airbus A320-214 that was parked. Reports say the 787’s left wingtip struck the PAL aircraft’s side rudder area, with both aircraft sustaining damage and being grounded. Investigators are reviewing the incident.

2026-07-08T03:58:57.170201-07:00

Saudia Boeing 787-9 damages Philippine Airlines A320 tail in Manila tarmac collision; both aircraft grounded

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Boeing quietly boosts advertised range across the 777X family Boeing has updated the published performance figures for its 777X family, adding more than 700 nautical miles to the advertised range across all three variants. The change improves route flexibility and moves the aircraft closer to competitiveness versus the Airbus A350 on long-haul missions.

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

Boeing quietly boosts advertised range across the 777X family