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Boeing certification push and 777X delivery strain: FAA boosts B737 MAX/B787 resources as early 777X units draw airline resistan

The FAA has increased resources for Boeing’s certification priorities by 35%–40% and enabled airworthiness certificates for all B737 MAX and B787 aircraft at the end of the production process (effective July 20, 2026). Meanwhile, Emirates president Tim Clark warned early 777X aircraft are “baked bean tins” due to extensive work needed post-production, and Boeing outlined no new narrowbody launch before 2030.

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2026-07-22T04:07:39.339538-07:00

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UK PM Andy Burnham and Defense Secretary Wes Streeting set Farnborough agenda: defence-industrial growth and renewed support for

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2026-07-22T06:11:42.567655-07:00

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GP Aviation CEO Denies Allegations Following Arrest

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2026-07-22T03:19:51.191766-07:00

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Legal battle escalates in Nepal Airlines CEO saga as leadership dispute drags on

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2026-07-21T23:44:23.724718-07:00

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UK PM Andy Burnham and Defense Secretary Wes Streeting set Farnborough agenda: defence-industrial growth and renewed support for At the Farnborough International Airshow, newly installed UK leadership signaled a push to “industrialise” the UK alongside higher defense investment. Andy Burnham reaffirmed government support for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), while Defense Secretary Wes Streeting used the keynote to emphasize air power and innovation. Separately, reporting says the UK is set to scrap the department in charge of UKSA.

2026-07-22T06:11:42.567655-07:00

UK PM Andy Burnham and Defense Secretary Wes Streeting set Farnborough agenda: defence-industrial growth and renewed support for

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Boeing certification push and 777X delivery strain: FAA boosts B737 MAX/B787 resources as early 777X units draw airline resistan The FAA has increased resources for Boeing’s certification priorities by 35%–40% and enabled airworthiness certificates for all B737 MAX and B787 aircraft at the end of the production process (effective July 20, 2026). Meanwhile, Emirates president Tim Clark warned early 777X aircraft are “baked bean tins” due to extensive work needed post-production, and Boeing outlined no new narrowbody launch before 2030.

2026-07-22T04:07:39.339538-07:00

Boeing certification push and 777X delivery strain: FAA boosts B737 MAX/B787 resources as early 777X units draw airline resistan

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GP Aviation CEO Denies Allegations Following Arrest GP Aviation CEO denies allegations tied to an arrest, according to the cluster’s available reporting. The disclosure is framed as a rebuttal by the company’s top executive following the legal action.

2026-07-22T03:19:51.191766-07:00

GP Aviation CEO Denies Allegations Following Arrest

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SunExpress chief eyes flexibility on growth from strong orderbook

2026-07-22T00:08:13.556183-07:00

SunExpress chief eyes flexibil

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Legal battle escalates in Nepal Airlines CEO saga as leadership dispute drags on A legal dispute has surfaced around Nepal Airlines’ CEO leadership saga, with the confrontation continuing to play out as the matter drags on. The case raises immediate uncertainty around top-management continuity and governance for the flag carrier.

2026-07-21T23:44:23.724718-07:00

Legal battle escalates in Nepal Airlines CEO saga as leadership dispute drags on

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Trump’s Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 ‘Air Force One’ pulled for $400M-plus security, communications and avionics upgrades; Boeing President Trump says the Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 used as Air Force One will be temporarily removed from service while it undergoes “maxed out” upgrades focused on security and communications. The move follows reported concerns about security features, with Trump also flagging a spending envelope of roughly $400M. Separately, Boeing says two next-generation presidential jets remain targeted for delivery in 2028, but that additional spending will likely be required.

2026-07-21T09:21:56.674010-07:00

Trump’s Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 ‘Air Force One’ pulled for $400M-plus security, communications and avionics upgrades; Boeing

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New HAL chief takes aim at delivery execution for fighters

2026-07-21T02:23:42.874008-07:00

New HAL chief takes aim at del

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TTTECH appoints Eddie Myers as CEO of TTTECH North America to drive growth across aerospace, defense and critical infrastructure TTTECH has named Eddie Myers as CEO of TTTECH North America, tasking him with shaping the company’s strategic direction for its aerospace, defense, and critical-infrastructure businesses. The appointment is positioned as a growth accelerator for TTTECH’s North American operations.

2026-07-21T00:53:51.037670-07:00

TTTECH appoints Eddie Myers as CEO of TTTECH North America to drive growth across aerospace, defense and critical infrastructure

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