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Austrian reports 0.7% drag reduction from AeroShark film on four 777‑200ERs

Austrian Airlines says applying AeroShark riblet surface film to fuselages and nacelles on four Boeing 777‑200ERs cut aerodynamic drag by 0.7% in the first year of operation, translating into measurable fuel‑burn savings for the carrier as it seeks incremental efficiency gains across its long‑haul fleet.

2026-03-26T12:50:24.995249-07:00

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A350 delivery shortfall widens as Airbus misses rate targets, ceding momentum to Boeing 787

2026-03-26T07:31:16.195407-07:00

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Korean Air finalises $36.2bn order for 103 Boeing jets — 20 777-9s, 25 787-10s, 50 737-10s and eight 777-8 freighters

2026-03-26T02:19:49.690265-07:00

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United unveils 787-9 with 99 premium seats (46% of cabin) as it pushes premium strategy

2026-03-26T03:30:40.975645-07:00

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Austrian reports 0.7% drag reduction from AeroShark film on four 777‑200ERs Austrian Airlines says applying AeroShark riblet surface film to fuselages and nacelles on four Boeing 777‑200ERs cut aerodynamic drag by 0.7% in the first year of operation, translating into measurable fuel‑burn savings for the carrier as it seeks incremental efficiency gains across its long‑haul fleet.

2026-03-26T12:50:24.995249-07:00

Austrian reports 0.7% drag reduction from AeroShark film on four 777‑200ERs

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Australia receives second MC-55 Peregrine G550 ISR jet as four-aircraft fleet builds Australia has taken delivery of a second MC-55 Peregrine — a Gulfstream G550‑based long‑range ISR and electronic‑warfare jet — as Canberra builds a four‑aircraft fleet. The platform will operate alongside RAAF Boeing P‑8A maritime patrol aircraft and MQ‑4C unmanned systems, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said.

2026-03-26T08:00:19.675634-07:00

Australia receives second MC-55 Peregrine G550 ISR jet as four-aircraft fleet builds

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A350 delivery shortfall widens as Airbus misses rate targets, ceding momentum to Boeing 787 Airbus's A350 programme faces a multi‑year industrial delivery shortfall as handovers lag the company's ambitious production‑rate targets, creating a widening gap in widebody output and adding pressure to its production roadmap. Boeing's 787 ramp is accelerating in parallel, quietly shifting the widebody balance.

2026-03-26T07:31:16.195407-07:00

A350 delivery shortfall widens as Airbus misses rate targets, ceding momentum to Boeing 787

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United unveils 787-9 with 99 premium seats (46% of cabin) as it pushes premium strategy United unveiled a Boeing 787-9 configured with up to 99 premium seats — 46% of the airplane — marking roughly a 20% increase in premium seats versus its existing 787-9s. The premium-heavy layout underscores United's push to monetize high‑yield demand on long‑haul routes.

2026-03-26T03:30:40.975645-07:00

United unveils 787-9 with 99 premium seats (46% of cabin) as it pushes premium strategy

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Korean Air finalises $36.2bn order for 103 Boeing jets — 20 777-9s, 25 787-10s, 50 737-10s and eight 777-8 freighters Korean Air’s board has approved a firm order for 103 Boeing aircraft — 20 777-9, 25 787-10, 50 737-10 and eight 777-8 freighters — at roughly $36.2 billion list price, with deliveries scheduled from 2026 through 2039 and a separate proposal for 21 spare engines.

2026-03-26T02:19:49.690265-07:00

Korean Air finalises $36.2bn order for 103 Boeing jets — 20 777-9s, 25 787-10s, 50 737-10s and eight 777-8 freighters

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ANA converts three Boeing 787-10 orders to 787-9s, delays deliveries to FY2027 All Nippon Airways has converted three of 11 Boeing 787-10 orders into 787-9s and pushed those deliveries into fiscal 2027. Seven of the original 11 787-10s have already been delivered; ANA says the change optimises its international capacity plan and reduces the dollar value of the programme.

2026-03-25T20:39:52.265939-07:00

ANA converts three Boeing 787-10 orders to 787-9s, delays deliveries to FY2027

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Trump–Xi Meeting could unlock major Boeing China sales as Honeywell lands Pentagon contract President Trump's meeting with China's Xi Jinping could clear the path for significant Boeing commercial aircraft purchases by Chinese customers, with potential implications for Boeing's order book and production planning. Separately, Honeywell has secured a Pentagon contract, reinforcing defence revenue momentum for the supplier sector.

2026-03-25T12:05:37.121813-07:00

Trump–Xi Meeting could unlock major Boeing China sales as Honeywell lands Pentagon contract

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RCAF test-fires Raytheon extended-range AMRAAM from F/A-18A during Hornet upgrade trials As part of efforts to extend service life of its F/A-18A Hornets, the Royal Canadian Air Force test-fired Raytheon's extended-range AMRAAM during upgrade trials at Tyndall AFB, Florida, employing crews and aircraft from 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron to evaluate weapon fit and performance.

2026-03-25T11:14:42.510600-07:00

RCAF test-fires Raytheon extended-range AMRAAM from F/A-18A during Hornet upgrade trials

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Austrian reports 0.7% drag reduction from AeroShark film on four 777‑200ERs

A350 delivery shortfall widens as Airbus misses rate targets, ceding momentum to Boeing 787

Korean Air finalises $36.2bn order for 103 Boeing jets — 20 777-9s, 25 787-10s, 50 737-10s and eight 777-8 freighters

United unveils 787-9 with 99 premium seats (46% of cabin) as it pushes premium strategy

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