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Boeing scraps a dormant 777X airframe after years of rework and storage

Boeing has quietly scrapped a Boeing 777-9 airframe that sat dormant for roughly six years at an airfield north of Seattle. The stored aircraft had its engines weighed in place and missing engine components covered, underscoring a looming “massive” rework challenge for the program.

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2026-07-18T18:13:22.134484-07:00

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Boeing 787 for Lufthansa to fly as ecoDemonstrator for fuel-efficiency and noise-reduction tests

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2026-07-18T08:27:33.056287-07:00

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FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify new 737 MAX and 787 deliveries

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2026-07-17T21:14:27.580442-07:00

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Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo

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2026-07-17T16:09:17.536588-07:00

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Boeing scraps a dormant 777X airframe after years of rework and storage Boeing has quietly scrapped a Boeing 777-9 airframe that sat dormant for roughly six years at an airfield north of Seattle. The stored aircraft had its engines weighed in place and missing engine components covered, underscoring a looming “massive” rework challenge for the program.

2026-07-18T18:13:22.134484-07:00

Boeing scraps a dormant 777X airframe after years of rework and storage

Runway Girl

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Boeing 787 for Lufthansa to fly as ecoDemonstrator for fuel-efficiency and noise-reduction tests A new Boeing 787 scheduled for delivery to Lufthansa will first be used as Boeing’s latest ecoDemonstrator, running flight tests aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing noise emissions. The aircraft will transition from demonstration activities to its planned role with Lufthansa following the program.

2026-07-18T08:27:33.056287-07:00

Boeing 787 for Lufthansa to fly as ecoDemonstrator for fuel-efficiency and noise-reduction tests

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify new 737 MAX and 787 deliveries The FAA has ended a phased oversight program and restored Boeing’s authority to issue airworthiness certificates for newly built 737 MAX and 787 aircraft. The move signals regulator confidence in Boeing’s quality and certification processes, with potential upside for delivery timing and production momentum.

2026-07-17T21:14:27.580442-07:00

FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify new 737 MAX and 787 deliveries

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Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo Boeing reaffirmed its 20-year forecast for strong global jet demand, projecting the global commercial fleet will reach 50,000 aircraft by 2045 despite “near-term disruptions.” At the same time, three Chinese carriers agreed to buy 95 Airbus aircraft—55 A350-family and 40 A320neo-family—valued at about $17.8 billion, underscoring continued fleet modernization in Asia.

2026-07-17T16:09:17.536588-07:00

Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo

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Boeing adds new 737 MAX production line to meet strong demand as order momentum lags Airbus Boeing has opened a new production line aimed at sustaining strong demand for the 737 MAX after a run of crises. While output capacity is being expanded, the company’s new-jet order pace is reported to be trailing rival Airbus, underscoring competitive pressure on near-term backlog growth.

2026-07-17T10:58:59.503395-07:00

Boeing adds new 737 MAX production line to meet strong demand as order momentum lags Airbus

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Boeing and Airbus charter Antonov Airlines An-124 freighters to speed delivery of supply-constrained large aircraft parts Boeing and Airbus have been chartering Antonov Airlines’ An-124s to move large aircraft components that would otherwise ship by sea or overland, Reuters reported. The emergency airlift approach is intended to accelerate deliveries amid continuing supply chain constraints.

2026-07-17T08:16:39.516788-07:00

Boeing and Airbus charter Antonov Airlines An-124 freighters to speed delivery of supply-constrained large aircraft parts

AirInsight

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US international gateway fragmentation shifts long-haul fleet calculus, pressuring the 787 vs. A380 route math Traffic at US international gateways is becoming more fragmented, changing how airlines size and allocate long-haul capacity. The 787-versus-A380 debate is now playing out one tier down in network planning, as fleet decisions increasingly track which gateways—and markets—actually concentrate demand.

2026-07-17T08:15:32.149018-07:00

US international gateway fragmentation shifts long-haul fleet calculus, pressuring the 787 vs. A380 route math

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United accelerates Boeing 737 MAX fleet transition: retires 80+ aircraft by 2027, completes Guam swap by Oct 2026, takes first 7 United says it will retire 80+ aircraft by 2027 while taking its first Boeing 737 MAX 10 delivery and expanding Starlink as part of a cabin refresh. The airline also accelerated its Guam Boeing 737 fleet transition, moving the schedule to complete the MAX 8 swap-out by Oct 2026—earlier than planned. Concurrently, United added four new nonstop routes and increased flights for 2026 college football games.

2026-07-17T04:28:15.786311-07:00

United accelerates Boeing 737 MAX fleet transition: retires 80+ aircraft by 2027, completes Guam swap by Oct 2026, takes first 7