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Bloomberg

Seven Boeing 737-700s acquired for Trump deportation campaign sit largely idle in Louisiana

Seven Boeing 737-700s acquired for hundreds of millions of dollars to support President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign have barely flown, according to the report. The jets remain at Lake Charles Regional Airport in southwest Louisiana, leaving the fleet’s intended operational role unrealized so far.

Bloomberg

Kristi Noem’s Mass Deportation Jet Fleet Sits Grounded at Louisiana Airport

FlightGlobal

Netherlands receives penultimate pair of remanufactured AH-64E Apaches

The Dutch defense ministry has taken delivery of two upgraded Boeing AH-64E attack helicopters, bringing its remanufacturing program close to completion. The aircraft arrived at Woensdrecht Air Base aboard a NATO C-17; the final helicopters are due to be handed over next year, equipped with advanced sensors, communications and flight systems.

Aviation Week

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Boeing launches Dataliner AI platform to combine airline fleet and maintenance data

Boeing says Dataliner will bring together fragmented airline operating and maintenance data with its aircraft and engineering expertise, giving operators fleet-wide insights to assess aircraft condition and inform maintenance planning and operational decisions. The launch positions the platform as a data-intelligence tool for airline fleet management.

Reuters

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GE raises engine outlook as RTX touts resilience, but 787 deliveries and GTF durability remain priorities

GE Aerospace lifted its full-year outlook on strong engine demand and services, reporting 535 LEAP deliveries in the third quarter and growth of more than a quarter in deliveries over the first nine months. RTX said its commercial aviation business remains resilient despite airline cost pressures, while GE is working to increase 787 engine deliveries and Pratt & Whitney has begun service entry of the GTF Advantage.

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Kazakhstan’s Alatau Air Cargo to add Boeing 777 freighter capacity

Alatau Air Cargo plans to acquire Boeing 777 freighter capacity, according to a report whose available summary provides no details on the number of aircraft, acquisition structure or timing. The move points to an expansion of the Kazakh operator’s cargo capability, but the scale and operational impact remain unclear.

Reuters

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FAA expected to certify Boeing 737 MAX 10 Tuesday, completing the 737 MAX family after nearly a decade

The FAA is expected to certify Boeing’s largest 737 variant, the MAX 10, on Tuesday, nearly a decade after its launch. The model has about 1,500 orders, and its approval would complete certification of the latest-generation 737 family; an announcement is expected from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at Boeing’s Everett plant.

The War Zone

Germany drops rapid procurement plan for Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat

Germany has dropped its plan for rapid procurement of Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat, with competition for the country’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft requirement now likely to extend into the next decade. The shift lengthens the timeline for a decision on the emerging military aircraft capability.