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ABX Air to take delivery of its first Boeing 767-300F

US cargo carrier ABX Air is set to add its first Boeing 767-300F, expanding its freighter fleet with a new widebody capacity option. The move signals continued investment in long-haul cargo capability within the operator’s growth and network plans.

2026-04-21T14:35:49.135860-07:00

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Southwest 737 forced to return after cockpit heads-up display unit detached and struck captain during takeoff from Las Vegas

2026-04-21T05:09:28.000173-07:00

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Japan Airlines picks RECARO R2 economy seats for its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet

2026-04-21T08:56:23.959145-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines converts 787-9 options into firm order for six more Dreamliners, extending dual-source growth plan

2026-04-20T17:58:10.243841-07:00

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KC-46A Pegasus cleared for production, advancing Boeing-led tanker restart The KC-46A Pegasus tanker has received production clearance, a key step in moving the Boeing-led design from remaining development and problem resolution into series manufacturing. The milestone follows renewed scrutiny from U.S. Air Force leadership on KC-46 issues before additional orders are placed.

2026-04-21T17:37:18.731470-07:00

KC-46A Pegasus cleared for production, advancing Boeing-led tanker restart

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ABX Air to take delivery of its first Boeing 767-300F US cargo carrier ABX Air is set to add its first Boeing 767-300F, expanding its freighter fleet with a new widebody capacity option. The move signals continued investment in long-haul cargo capability within the operator’s growth and network plans.

2026-04-21T14:35:49.135860-07:00

ABX Air to take delivery of its first Boeing 767-300F

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Northrop Grumman pushes back on F/A-XX schedule risk, arguing it can deliver a 6th-gen carrier fighter if selected Amid concerns from the Navy’s top officer that an (unnamed) contractor “really can’t deliver” F/A-XX on the required timeline, Northrop Grumman defended its ability to build the service’s next-generation carrier fighter on schedule—conditional on being selected. The F/A-XX downselect remains geared toward narrowing toward Boeing vs. Northrop.

2026-04-21T09:40:31.841545-07:00

Northrop Grumman pushes back on F/A-XX schedule risk, arguing it can deliver a 6th-gen carrier fighter if selected

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Japan Airlines picks RECARO R2 economy seats for its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet Japan Airlines will fit RECARO’s economy-class R2 seats on its new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The configuration emphasizes ergonomics and cabin styling, including a folding table design, lightweight build and dual USB connectivity to improve economy passenger experience without changing the fundamental cabin layout.

2026-04-21T08:56:23.959145-07:00

Japan Airlines picks RECARO R2 economy seats for its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet

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Southwest 737 forced to return after cockpit heads-up display unit detached and struck captain during takeoff from Las Vegas A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 declared an emergency and returned to Las Vegas after takeoff when a detached cockpit heads-up display unit fell, striking the captain and incapacitating him just as the aircraft was entering its initial ascent. The crew turned back, and the incident is being handled by the company.

2026-04-21T05:09:28.000173-07:00

Southwest 737 forced to return after cockpit heads-up display unit detached and struck captain during takeoff from Las Vegas

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Ethiopian Airlines converts 787-9 options into firm order for six more Dreamliners, extending dual-source growth plan Ethiopian Airlines finalized an incremental firm order for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners by converting previously agreed options, finalizing the commitment from its 2023 package. The added capacity supports long-haul expansion from Addis Ababa into Africa and beyond, including the U.S., Europe and Asia.

2026-04-20T17:58:10.243841-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines converts 787-9 options into firm order for six more Dreamliners, extending dual-source growth plan

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Lufthansa Technik Defense begins scheduled MRO on Germany’s first P-8A Poseidons at Hamburg site For the first time, the German Navy’s new Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft entered scheduled maintenance at Lufthansa Technik Defense’s Hamburg facility. The initial work covered the serviceability checks for the first two aircraft, marking an expansion of in-country sustainment support for potentially armed platforms.

2026-04-20T10:31:57.255973-07:00

Lufthansa Technik Defense begins scheduled MRO on Germany’s first P-8A Poseidons at Hamburg site

Aviation Week

F/A-XX downselect expected in August as Navy narrows to Northrop Grumman vs. Boeing and flags schedule risk The Navy’s sixth-generation carrier-fighter competition for F/A-XX has narrowed to Northrop Grumman and Boeing. The service expects a next step toward selection by August, but Adm. Daryl Caudle said one bidder lacks capacity to deliver on the Navy’s timeline. The program also continues moving after Congress rescued it from budget delays.

2026-04-20T08:20:47.941579-07:00

F/A-XX downselect expected in August as Navy narrows to Northrop Grumman vs. Boeing and flags schedule risk

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ABX Air to take delivery of its first Boeing 767-300F

Southwest 737 forced to return after cockpit heads-up display unit detached and struck captain during takeoff from Las Vegas

Japan Airlines picks RECARO R2 economy seats for its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet

Ethiopian Airlines converts 787-9 options into firm order for six more Dreamliners, extending dual-source growth plan

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