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TAAG Angola Airlines secures EASA approval to deploy the 787 to Europe and launches 787-10 service on Luanda–Lisbon

TAAG Angola Airlines says it has received EASA approval to operate the 787-9 into Europe. The carrier has also started deploying a Boeing 787-10 on its Luanda–Lisbon route—its first use of the 787-10 type in its European network. CAPA also reports a TAAG CEO appointment alongside the rollout.

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2026-07-19T19:24:57.403302-07:00

Breaking Defense

Boeing: Next-generation Air Force One still on track for 2028, but costs likely to rise further

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2026-07-19T10:07:30.135508-07:00

Breaking Defense

USAF chief Gen. Ken Wilsbach discusses lessons from Iran, T-7 flight progress, and the F-35 future amid delays

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2026-07-19T11:06:14.150855-07:00

CNBC

American Airlines CEO charts path to close $3B+ profit gap via reliability upgrades and new wide-body plan (Boeing or Airbus)

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2026-07-19T05:19:12.750523-07:00

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TAAG Angola Airlines secures EASA approval to deploy the 787 to Europe and launches 787-10 service on Luanda–Lisbon TAAG Angola Airlines says it has received EASA approval to operate the 787-9 into Europe. The carrier has also started deploying a Boeing 787-10 on its Luanda–Lisbon route—its first use of the 787-10 type in its European network. CAPA also reports a TAAG CEO appointment alongside the rollout.

2026-07-19T19:24:57.403302-07:00

TAAG Angola Airlines secures EASA approval to deploy the 787 to Europe and launches 787-10 service on Luanda–Lisbon

Breaking Defense

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USAF chief Gen. Ken Wilsbach discusses lessons from Iran, T-7 flight progress, and the F-35 future amid delays In an interview with Breaking Defense, Air Force chief of staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach outlines lessons drawn from Iran-related developments, comments on the T-7 program’s flight activity, and addresses what’s next for the F-35—while acknowledging schedule delays shaping the jet’s near-term outlook.

2026-07-19T11:06:14.150855-07:00

USAF chief Gen. Ken Wilsbach discusses lessons from Iran, T-7 flight progress, and the F-35 future amid delays

Breaking Defense

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Boeing: Next-generation Air Force One still on track for 2028, but costs likely to rise further Boeing says it remains on track to deliver two next-generation presidential jets by 2028, but the program will require immediate additional spending and may see further cost growth. The company reports costs already exceeding $5 billion and points to overruns tied to late-stage final assembly, wiring, structures and certification work.

2026-07-19T10:07:30.135508-07:00

Boeing: Next-generation Air Force One still on track for 2028, but costs likely to rise further

CNBC

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American Airlines CEO charts path to close $3B+ profit gap via reliability upgrades and new wide-body plan (Boeing or Airbus) American Airlines’ CEO set out priorities aimed at closing a more than $3 billion profit gap, including steps to improve operational reliability and investment in premium seats and lounges. The strategy also includes evaluating Boeing and Airbus for a new wide-body aircraft order to support the carrier’s long-haul product and network goals.

2026-07-19T05:19:12.750523-07:00

American Airlines CEO charts path to close $3B+ profit gap via reliability upgrades and new wide-body plan (Boeing or Airbus)

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Flybondi considers legal action against former executives amid leadership dispute Argentina’s low-cost carrier Flybondi is reportedly weighing legal action against ex-executives, escalating an internal dispute that could affect company governance, management continuity, and stakeholder confidence. The move underscores how leadership transitions can spill into formal proceedings, with potential downstream effects for strategy and operations.

2026-07-17T10:15:47.900035-07:00

Flybondi considers legal action against former executives amid leadership dispute

AINonline

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Doug Carr, NBAA Bizav Safety and Security Champion, to retire after 28-year tenure NBAA Bizav Safety and Security Champion Doug Carr is set to retire after 28 years, including work helping to write rules for fractional aircraft ownership. The departure marks the end of a long-running leadership role focused on safety and security within business aviation’s operational and ownership framework.

2026-07-17T09:18:02.749444-07:00

Doug Carr, NBAA Bizav Safety and Security Champion, to retire after 28-year tenure

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France and Germany pivot defense cooperation after failed joint fighter program; Macron and Merz target closer nuclear deterrenc France and Germany have formally redirected their defense relationship away from the aftermath of a failed joint fighter jet program. President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Friedrich Merz met near Cologne on July 17, 2026, to reset cooperation priorities, including steps toward enhanced nuclear deterrence coordination.

2026-07-17T06:27:28.898464-07:00

France and Germany pivot defense cooperation after failed joint fighter program; Macron and Merz target closer nuclear deterrenc

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Latvia in talks with a strategic investor to avert airBaltic default; carrier seeks short-term funding from bondholders Latvia is negotiating with a strategic investor for struggling, state-controlled airBaltic, Prime Minister Andris Kļučbergs told Reuters. The airline is also planning to seek short-term funding from bondholders ahead of an Aug. 3, 2026 meeting as it works to avoid a potential 2026 default.

2026-07-17T03:43:21.852797-07:00

Latvia in talks with a strategic investor to avert airBaltic default; carrier seeks short-term funding from bondholders

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