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Vietnam carriers commit ~90 Boeing jets — Vietnam Airlines 50 737‑8 firm; Sun PhuQuoc up to 40 787‑9

Three Vietnamese carriers agreed deals with Boeing for about 90 aircraft: Vietnam Airlines firmed a 50‑aircraft order for 737‑8 MAXs — its first Boeing single‑aisle commitment — while new Sun PhuQuoc Airways placed a conditional order for up to 40 787‑9 Dreamliners. The announcements coincided with a high‑level Washington trade visit.

2026-02-18T17:25:23.154031-08:00

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TAAG chairman frames Lufthansa and Boeing partnerships as part of a drive to build a world‑class carrier

2026-02-18T20:15:34.623819-08:00

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FAA to study competency‑based pilot training this year amid Boeing and ICAO push

2026-02-18T00:53:30.432456-08:00

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Air Astana finalises order for up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

2026-02-17T09:34:40.912442-08:00

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TAAG chairman frames Lufthansa and Boeing partnerships as part of a drive to build a world‑class carrier Clóvis Martins Rosa, chairman of TAAG's board, discusses in a video interview the airline's partnerships with Lufthansa and Boeing and sets out the operational and strategic steps he believes are required to build a world‑class carrier. The interview outlines TAAG's engagement with major industry partners.

2026-02-18T20:15:34.623819-08:00

TAAG chairman frames Lufthansa and Boeing partnerships as part of a drive to build a world‑class carrier

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Vietnam carriers commit ~90 Boeing jets — Vietnam Airlines 50 737‑8 firm; Sun PhuQuoc up to 40 787‑9 Three Vietnamese carriers agreed deals with Boeing for about 90 aircraft: Vietnam Airlines firmed a 50‑aircraft order for 737‑8 MAXs — its first Boeing single‑aisle commitment — while new Sun PhuQuoc Airways placed a conditional order for up to 40 787‑9 Dreamliners. The announcements coincided with a high‑level Washington trade visit.

2026-02-18T17:25:23.154031-08:00

Vietnam carriers commit ~90 Boeing jets — Vietnam Airlines 50 737‑8 firm; Sun PhuQuoc up to 40 787‑9

Bloomberg Law

U.S. court dismisses investor securities suit over two 737 MAX crashes A U.S. court dismissed a securities fraud lawsuit against Boeing alleging wrongdoing tied to two 737 MAX crashes. The suit was filed by a firm that purchases recovery rights from liquidating investment funds and sought damages stemming from the accidents.

2026-02-18T10:10:05.356848-08:00

U.S. court dismisses investor securities suit over two 737 MAX crashes

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FAA to study competency‑based pilot training this year amid Boeing and ICAO push The FAA will further review competency‑based training and assessment (CBTA) this year but has declined to fully endorse the model, even as Boeing and ICAO push for wider U.S. adoption and CBTA sees broad international uptake. The agency’s caution points to a phased transition with direct implications for airlines and training providers.

2026-02-18T00:53:30.432456-08:00

FAA to study competency‑based pilot training this year amid Boeing and ICAO push

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Air Niugini cancels order for two Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliners, per Boeing data Air Niugini has cancelled its order for two Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliners, according to Boeing's January 2026 orders and deliveries data. The removal deletes the pair from Boeing's visible commitments for the Papua New Guinea carrier and marginally reduces the Dreamliner backlog.

2026-02-17T17:53:09.927373-08:00

Air Niugini cancels order for two Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliners, per Boeing data

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FAA proposes mandatory inspections of cargo-track fittings on Boeing 767-300Fs after unapproved materials found The FAA has proposed mandatory inspections of cargo-track fittings on Boeing 767-300 freighters after discovering some fittings were manufactured with unapproved materials, a condition the agency says could compromise structural integrity and controllability. The proposal would require operators to inspect and, if necessary, remediate affected fittings to ensure material conformity.

2026-02-17T14:55:17.194180-08:00

FAA proposes mandatory inspections of cargo-track fittings on Boeing 767-300Fs after unapproved materials found

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US FTC finalizes consent order clearing Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday finalized a consent order related to Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, effectively approving the transaction. The action completes the FTC's review and clears a major regulatory hurdle for Boeing's takeover of its longtime aerostructures supplier.

2026-02-17T14:15:50.515488-08:00

US FTC finalizes consent order clearing Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems

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UPS grounds 24 Boeing 767 freighters for maintenance identified in internal review UPS has temporarily removed 24 Boeing 767 freighters from service to carry out maintenance uncovered during a routine internal review. The operator said the action is temporary while inspections and corrective work are completed and gave no timetable for when the aircraft will return to service.

2026-02-17T14:13:12.212533-08:00

UPS grounds 24 Boeing 767 freighters for maintenance identified in internal review

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Vietnam carriers commit ~90 Boeing jets — Vietnam Airlines 50 737‑8 firm; Sun PhuQuoc up to 40 787‑9

TAAG chairman frames Lufthansa and Boeing partnerships as part of a drive to build a world‑class carrier

FAA to study competency‑based pilot training this year amid Boeing and ICAO push

Air Astana finalises order for up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

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