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Boeing eyes a major 737 MAX order from China ahead of Trump–Xi talks in Beijing

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is joining President Trump’s delegation in Beijing as the US manufacturer seeks one of its largest aircraft deals in years, potentially involving hundreds of 737 MAX jets. Market expectations link any trade breakthrough to additional Boeing purchases and broader US–China tariff and industrial discussions.

2026-05-13T12:06:41.343436-07:00

Aviation Week

USAF awards $18.5M contract to Aevex for autonomous one-way attack drones

2026-05-13T11:36:11.175536-07:00

AeroTime

Korean Air retires the 747 into a classroom, unveiling a donated Boeing 747 at California Science Centre’s Korean Air Aviation G

2026-05-13T08:19:36.075254-07:00

AeroTime

De Havilland Canada brings C-23 Sherpa light tactical airlifter to DAIMEX to test European revival demand

2026-05-13T04:28:44.963247-07:00

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Boeing eyes a major 737 MAX order from China ahead of Trump–Xi talks in Beijing Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is joining President Trump’s delegation in Beijing as the US manufacturer seeks one of its largest aircraft deals in years, potentially involving hundreds of 737 MAX jets. Market expectations link any trade breakthrough to additional Boeing purchases and broader US–China tariff and industrial discussions.

2026-05-13T12:06:41.343436-07:00

Boeing eyes a major 737 MAX order from China ahead of Trump–Xi talks in Beijing

Aviation Week

USAF awards $18.5M contract to Aevex for autonomous one-way attack drones The U.S. Air Force has awarded Aevex, a California-based supplier, an $18.5 million contract for one-way attack drones and associated engineering/support services. Aevex says it has previously supplied “thousands” of similar systems for Ukraine, positioning the company for continued rapid uncrewed strike procurement.

2026-05-13T11:36:11.175536-07:00

USAF awards $18.5M contract to Aevex for autonomous one-way attack drones

AeroTime

Korean Air retires the 747 into a classroom, unveiling a donated Boeing 747 at California Science Centre’s Korean Air Aviation G Korean Air has unveiled a donated Boeing 747 aircraft at the California Science Centre’s newly named Korean Air Aviation Gallery in Los Angeles. The display marks a milestone in the carrier’s long-running partnership with the Los Angeles community, repurposing a retired “Queen of the Skies” into an educational exhibit.

2026-05-13T08:19:36.075254-07:00

Korean Air retires the 747 into a classroom, unveiling a donated Boeing 747 at California Science Centre’s Korean Air Aviation G

AeroTime

De Havilland Canada brings C-23 Sherpa light tactical airlifter to DAIMEX to test European revival demand De Havilland Canada is showing the C-23 Sherpa at DAIMEX as it evaluates whether Baltic and European forces have a role for a rugged light tactical airlifter. The move follows prior plans to use transatlantic demonstrations to gauge production restart appetite.

2026-05-13T04:28:44.963247-07:00

De Havilland Canada brings C-23 Sherpa light tactical airlifter to DAIMEX to test European revival demand

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SpaceX targets May 19 for IFT-12 using redesigned Starship V3/“biggest” Super Heavy launch at Starbase’s Launch Pad 2 SpaceX says it is targeting May 19 for the 12th Starship Integrated Flight Test (IFT-12), following a successful integrated tanking test on Monday. Reporting tied to the campaign frames May 19 as the maiden flight of the redesigned Starship V3, with next steps geared toward a major follow-on Starship Super Heavy test launch in late May.

2026-05-12T16:06:20.743251-07:00

SpaceX targets May 19 for IFT-12 using redesigned Starship V3/“biggest” Super Heavy launch at Starbase’s Launch Pad 2

FlightGlobal

Canadian MPs question Liberal funding for Snowbirds 2027 air-show demonstrations; defence chief disputes Opposition MPs say Canada’s Liberal government will not fund the Snowbirds demonstration team in 2027, arguing Parliament won’t approve the required money. Canada’s defence chief denies the claim, setting up a new political fight over whether the elite formation will continue after the current cycle.

2026-05-12T15:31:01.893667-07:00

Canadian MPs question Liberal funding for Snowbirds 2027 air-show demonstrations; defence chief disputes

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SpaceX stacks, fuels and runs full wet dress rehearsal for Starship V3 Super Heavy as Booster 19 eyes a May test flight SpaceX has stacked and fueled a new Starship V3 configuration for the first time, including a full wet dress rehearsal of Ship 39 and Booster 19 on Starbase’s Pad 2. Separate reporting says all 33 Super Heavy engines were fired on the pad, with an anticipated first V3 flight in mid-May (May 15 or as soon as May 19).

2026-05-12T03:58:49.180951-07:00

SpaceX stacks, fuels and runs full wet dress rehearsal for Starship V3 Super Heavy as Booster 19 eyes a May test flight

FlightGlobal

Port Polska and TIACA spotlight Warsaw’s push to scale air cargo logistics Port Polska is advancing plans for a multimodal cargo hub in Poland that combines air, rail and road infrastructure with advanced cargo capabilities ahead of TIACA’s International Air Cargo Association Executive Summit in Warsaw. TIACA also unveiled a new keynote speaker series for the event.

2026-05-11T07:34:58.836872-07:00

Port Polska and TIACA spotlight Warsaw’s push to scale air cargo logistics

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Boeing eyes a major 737 MAX order from China ahead of Trump–Xi talks in Beijing

USAF awards $18.5M contract to Aevex for autonomous one-way attack drones

Korean Air retires the 747 into a classroom, unveiling a donated Boeing 747 at California Science Centre’s Korean Air Aviation G

De Havilland Canada brings C-23 Sherpa light tactical airlifter to DAIMEX to test European revival demand

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