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Radia’s WindRunner cargo aircraft remains on track for 2030 certification flights

Colorado-based start-up Radia says its planned four-engined WindRunner—positioned as the world’s largest aircraft concept for cargo—remains on track for 2030, targeting first certification flights in that timeframe. CEO Mark Lundstrom reaffirmed the company’s first-flight and certification schedule to FlightGlobal.

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2026-07-21T05:10:13.484062-07:00

AeroTime

Farnborough 2026: SMBC Aviation Capital orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets as Boeing flags next-gen single-aisle entry late this dec

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2026-07-19T20:08:10.821157-07:00

CNBC

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: stabilize finances first, then decide on any new commercial jet successor to 737 MAX

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2026-07-20T02:06:57.290659-07:00

AirInsight

Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo

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2026-07-17T16:09:17.536588-07:00

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FlightGlobal

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Radia’s WindRunner cargo aircraft remains on track for 2030 certification flights Colorado-based start-up Radia says its planned four-engined WindRunner—positioned as the world’s largest aircraft concept for cargo—remains on track for 2030, targeting first certification flights in that timeframe. CEO Mark Lundstrom reaffirmed the company’s first-flight and certification schedule to FlightGlobal.

2026-07-21T05:10:13.484062-07:00

Radia’s WindRunner cargo aircraft remains on track for 2030 certification flights

CNBC

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: stabilize finances first, then decide on any new commercial jet successor to 737 MAX Speaking at the Farnborough Airshow and in interviews with Bloomberg and CNBC, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company is prioritizing “repairing” its finances over rushing a successor to the 737 MAX. Ortberg also discussed ramp-up plans tied to aircraft deliveries and the company’s outlook for AI and robotics in manufacturing.

2026-07-20T02:06:57.290659-07:00

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: stabilize finances first, then decide on any new commercial jet successor to 737 MAX

AeroTime

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Farnborough 2026: SMBC Aviation Capital orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets as Boeing flags next-gen single-aisle entry late this dec At Farnborough International Airshow 2026, SMBC Aviation Capital placed an order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, including its first MAX 10 purchase, plus a CFM International LEAP-1A engine order for 35 A320neo-family jets. Separately, Boeing said it may need until the end of the next decade for its next-generation single-aisle program to reach market.

2026-07-19T20:08:10.821157-07:00

Farnborough 2026: SMBC Aviation Capital orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets as Boeing flags next-gen single-aisle entry late this dec

Runway Girl

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Diehl draws the boundary around its “nose-to-tail” role—says it avoids passenger seating Diehl positions its aviation portfolio as broad but draws a clear line on cabin interiors: the company says it has no interest in getting involved in passenger seating. The stance underscores how the supplier is shaping its role in cabin outfitting through selected aircraft systems rather than end-to-end passenger product.

2026-07-18T10:42:35.391360-07:00

Diehl draws the boundary around its “nose-to-tail” role—says it avoids passenger seating

AirInsight

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Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo Boeing reaffirmed its 20-year forecast for strong global jet demand, projecting the global commercial fleet will reach 50,000 aircraft by 2045 despite “near-term disruptions.” At the same time, three Chinese carriers agreed to buy 95 Airbus aircraft—55 A350-family and 40 A320neo-family—valued at about $17.8 billion, underscoring continued fleet modernization in Asia.

2026-07-17T16:09:17.536588-07:00

Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo

AeroTime

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Air New Zealand’s new CEO Nikhil Ravishankar: “We want to win on sleep” with SkyNest and onboard sleep strategy Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar says the airline will differentiate by “winning on sleep,” positioning SkyNest and sleep-focused onboard delivery as a core part of its strategy. The CEO frames improved in-cabin rest as central to the carrier’s value proposition and customer appeal.

2026-07-16T20:15:12.469773-07:00

Air New Zealand’s new CEO Nikhil Ravishankar: “We want to win on sleep” with SkyNest and onboard sleep strategy

Bloomberg

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GE Aerospace lifts 2026 forecast on resilient engine-repair demand and GEnx shipments for Boeing 787 ramp; UKEF backs up to $1B GE Aerospace raised its 2026 profit outlook, citing stronger-than-expected services growth despite aviation-fuel shock and airline schedule cuts. The company said GEnx engine shipments for Boeing’s 787 rose sharply, supporting the planemaker’s production increase, while supply constraints—rather than customer demand—remain a key issue through 2027. GE and UK Export Finance launched a financing framework expected to back up to $1B over five years for engine maintenance at GE overhaul sites in Wales and Scotland.

2026-07-16T03:44:49.500165-07:00

GE Aerospace lifts 2026 forecast on resilient engine-repair demand and GEnx shipments for Boeing 787 ramp; UKEF backs up to $1B

FlightGlobal

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Boeing safety chief Don Ruhmann on transparency and shared responsibility as the path to restoring company credibility Don Ruhmann, Boeing’s safety chief, says rebuilding the US airframer’s reputation requires transparency and shared responsibility. His message focuses on learning from “hard lessons” and improving credibility through clearer accountability in safety practices, aimed at restoring trust in Boeing’s performance.

2026-07-16T01:45:07.693976-07:00

Boeing safety chief Don Ruhmann on transparency and shared responsibility as the path to restoring company credibility

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