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United unveils “Stars and Stripes” 250th anniversary livery and marks military pilot hiring milestone

United Airlines unveiled a patriotic “Stars and Stripes” livery on a Boeing 737-800 and 787-10 Dreamliner to mark the U.S. 250th anniversary, including a Washington Dulles event with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The carrier also said nearly 600 military pilots have transitioned to United since 2024, with 500 more expected by end-2027.

2026-06-15T08:34:27.630992-07:00

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Sea Air Space: Shield AI debuts X-BAT, while Boeing tests long-range JDAM standoff munitions

2026-06-15T06:49:20.692693-07:00

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Virgin Australia targets first Boeing 737 MAX 10 delivery in late 2027, pending US regulatory approvals

2026-06-14T19:48:52.601197-07:00

Leeham News

Airbus, Boeing and LNA challenge blended-wing-body case; JetZero and Natilus defend design economics

2026-06-15T00:29:54.822198-07:00

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LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy LATAM is evaluating the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X to replace its future Boeing 777 fleet, signaling a major long-haul fleet decision ahead of the 777X’s certification and delivery ramp. The move comes as LATAM continues to navigate the wider widebody timetable set by the Boeing 777X and 787 programs.

2026-06-15T11:18:02.515299-07:00

LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy

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United unveils “Stars and Stripes” 250th anniversary livery and marks military pilot hiring milestone United Airlines unveiled a patriotic “Stars and Stripes” livery on a Boeing 737-800 and 787-10 Dreamliner to mark the U.S. 250th anniversary, including a Washington Dulles event with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The carrier also said nearly 600 military pilots have transitioned to United since 2024, with 500 more expected by end-2027.

2026-06-15T08:34:27.630992-07:00

United unveils “Stars and Stripes” 250th anniversary livery and marks military pilot hiring milestone

DefenseNews.com

Sea Air Space: Shield AI debuts X-BAT, while Boeing tests long-range JDAM standoff munitions At Sea Air Space in Washington, D.C., Shield AI showcased its X-BAT emerging capability aimed at contested maritime operations, while Boeing highlighted progress on long-range JDAM standoff munitions. Defense News Weekly also previewed underwater special-forces equipment and added a defense finance wrap-up.

2026-06-15T06:49:20.692693-07:00

Sea Air Space: Shield AI debuts X-BAT, while Boeing tests long-range JDAM standoff munitions

Leeham News

Airbus, Boeing and LNA challenge blended-wing-body case; JetZero and Natilus defend design economics A Leeham News analysis reports Airbus, Boeing and LNA have raised doubts about the operational and economic benefits of blended wing body (BWB) concepts. JetZero and Natilus counter by arguing the design can deliver advantages—while the industry’s BWB value proposition continues to be debated.

2026-06-15T00:29:54.822198-07:00

Airbus, Boeing and LNA challenge blended-wing-body case; JetZero and Natilus defend design economics

FlightGlobal

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Virgin Australia targets first Boeing 737 MAX 10 delivery in late 2027, pending US regulatory approvals Virgin Australia expects to take delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 10 in late 2027, citing Boeing’s progress on US regulatory approvals. The carrier has 10 MAX 10s on order and is aligning the aircraft’s induction with its next phase of domestic and regional capacity renewal.

2026-06-14T19:48:52.601197-07:00

Virgin Australia targets first Boeing 737 MAX 10 delivery in late 2027, pending US regulatory approvals

AirInsight

American Airlines launches widebody RFP for next 47 Boeing 777-200ER replacements—Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X/others American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the carrier has issued a request for proposals to Airbus and Boeing for its next widebody fleet investment, aimed at replacing 47 ageing Boeing 777-200ERs. The decision is set against broader premium long-haul strategy and the timing of next-gen aircraft availability.

2026-06-13T06:21:05.484186-07:00

American Airlines launches widebody RFP for next 47 Boeing 777-200ER replacements—Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X/others

Aviation Week

Boeing exits U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) T-45 replacement bid over T-7A mismatch with Navy requirements Boeing has decided not to bid for the U.S. Navy’s T-45 replacement effort, stating its T-7A Red Hawk does not meet requirements under the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) competition. The company framed the move as a focus on programs aligned with customer needs and requirements.

2026-06-12T11:18:43.274691-07:00

Boeing exits U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) T-45 replacement bid over T-7A mismatch with Navy requirements

Bloomberg

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Air India 787 crash probe: one-year update delayed amid pending U.S. engine analysis, with cockpit data indicating possible fuel India’s investigators are expected to miss the one-year anniversary deadline for a final explanation of the June 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash near takeoff, citing ongoing engine analysis work in the U.S. A cockpit recording has supported a view that the captain cut fuel flow to the engines, while a one-year update provided no new details.

2026-06-12T06:56:59.797065-07:00

Air India 787 crash probe: one-year update delayed amid pending U.S. engine analysis, with cockpit data indicating possible fuel

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United unveils “Stars and Stripes” 250th anniversary livery and marks military pilot hiring milestone

Sea Air Space: Shield AI debuts X-BAT, while Boeing tests long-range JDAM standoff munitions

Virgin Australia targets first Boeing 737 MAX 10 delivery in late 2027, pending US regulatory approvals

Airbus, Boeing and LNA challenge blended-wing-body case; JetZero and Natilus defend design economics

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