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NTSB probes UPS MD-11F Louisville crash cracks as investigator weighs Boeing 2011 service letter

The NTSB is reviewing reports of cracks in a key component during a two-day hearing into the Nov. UPS MD-11F crash near Louisville, Kentucky that killed 15 people. In parallel, a US safety investigator says UPS determined it needed no further action after reviewing a 2011 Boeing service letter.

2026-05-19T07:54:43.770484-07:00

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Boeing and Gilat hit offerability milestone for Sidewinder multi‑orbit inflight connectivity line‑fit

2026-05-19T05:54:51.785758-07:00

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Riyadh Air opens public ticket sales for Riyadh–London Heathrow on 1 July, deploying the first in-house Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

2026-05-19T02:55:01.973662-07:00

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Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of 16th Boeing 737-8 as two more are due this month

2026-05-19T04:09:19.879211-07:00

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NTSB probes UPS MD-11F Louisville crash cracks as investigator weighs Boeing 2011 service letter The NTSB is reviewing reports of cracks in a key component during a two-day hearing into the Nov. UPS MD-11F crash near Louisville, Kentucky that killed 15 people. In parallel, a US safety investigator says UPS determined it needed no further action after reviewing a 2011 Boeing service letter.

2026-05-19T07:54:43.770484-07:00

NTSB probes UPS MD-11F Louisville crash cracks as investigator weighs Boeing 2011 service letter

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Boeing and Gilat hit offerability milestone for Sidewinder multi‑orbit inflight connectivity line‑fit Boeing and Gilat Satellite Networks say they have reached a key offerability milestone toward offering Gilat’s Sidewinder multi‑orbit electronically steered antenna (ESA) as a future line‑fit solution for inflight connectivity service providers. The step is intended to move multi‑orbit IFC from retrofit toward OEM installation.

2026-05-19T05:54:51.785758-07:00

Boeing and Gilat hit offerability milestone for Sidewinder multi‑orbit inflight connectivity line‑fit

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Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of 16th Boeing 737-8 as two more are due this month Malaysia Airlines has inducted its 16th Boeing 737-8, with the aircraft arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on May 18, 2026, as part of a broader fleet-renewal program. The carrier also expects two additional 737-8s this month.

2026-05-19T04:09:19.879211-07:00

Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of 16th Boeing 737-8 as two more are due this month

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Riyadh Air opens public ticket sales for Riyadh–London Heathrow on 1 July, deploying the first in-house Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Riyadh Air has opened public ticket sales for its flagship Riyadh–London Heathrow route, starting full-service operations on 1 July after eight months of readiness testing. The launch will use the first Boeing 787-9 delivered under the carrier’s own order, marking the step from its prior leased-aircraft operation.

2026-05-19T02:55:01.973662-07:00

Riyadh Air opens public ticket sales for Riyadh–London Heathrow on 1 July, deploying the first in-house Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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Riyadh Air Opens Bookings for Formal London Launch

2026-05-19T02:55:01.973662-07:00

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India DGCA and UK regulator to observe Boeing 787 fuel-switch module testing in Seattle after Air India London–Bengaluru inciden Indian aviation officials plan to travel to Boeing’s Seattle facility in June to witness testing of a fuel-control switch module panel removed from an Air India 787 following pilots’ February concerns on a London–Bengaluru flight. UK Civil Aviation authorities are also monitoring Air India’s compliance as the investigation tightens.

2026-05-19T01:14:45.567809-07:00

India DGCA and UK regulator to observe Boeing 787 fuel-switch module testing in Seattle after Air India London–Bengaluru inciden

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Boeing’s 777X: 2027 service target meets ongoing certification uncertainty as company continues building ahead of approval Boeing says it hopes to secure 777X certification “in the coming months,” aiming for commercial entry into service in 2027. The program has reportedly already produced more than 20 777X units without certification, while Boeing remains noncommittal on key details around the aircraft’s technical path to approval.

2026-05-19T00:24:34.362032-07:00

Boeing’s 777X: 2027 service target meets ongoing certification uncertainty as company continues building ahead of approval

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Ryanair posts record FY profit as it counters Middle East fuel-risk with hedging and plans price trims for summer Ryanair said travel demand remains robust and reported record profits of €2.26 billion (and $2.63 billion cited in coverage) while warning that rising costs will pressure FY27 despite no capacity cuts. The airline says its fuel-hedging strategy largely insulates it from jet-fuel volatility tied to the Middle East conflict, and it’s cutting summer fares to woo consumers.

2026-05-17T22:25:25.355775-07:00

Ryanair posts record FY profit as it counters Middle East fuel-risk with hedging and plans price trims for summer

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NTSB probes UPS MD-11F Louisville crash cracks as investigator weighs Boeing 2011 service letter

Boeing and Gilat hit offerability milestone for Sidewinder multi‑orbit inflight connectivity line‑fit

Riyadh Air opens public ticket sales for Riyadh–London Heathrow on 1 July, deploying the first in-house Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of 16th Boeing 737-8 as two more are due this month

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