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ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

Qatar Airways Cargo, Alaska and SCAT expand dedicated freighter capacity with new Boeing 777F/767 conversions and routes

Qatar Airways Cargo has started a twice-weekly Doha–Katowice service with Boeing 777 freighters, adding Central Europe access to its global network. Separately, Alaska Airlines will add four 737-800BCF aircraft to grow its dedicated fleet from five to nine, while Kazakhstan’s SCAT signed with Boeing to bring its first converted 767-300ER(BCF) into service under its planned expansion.

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2026-07-23T03:16:03.848158-07:00

DefenseNews.com

U.S. Navy advances West Coast aircraft-carrier dock plans

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2026-07-22T12:40:29.322997-07:00

Breaking Defense

At Farnborough, US lawmakers question the Pentagon’s reconciliation spending request

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2026-07-22T07:43:55.528067-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Zenno Astronautics to redomicile to the U.S. for spacecraft attitude control tech

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2026-07-21T15:22:59.046849-07:00

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Wall Street Journal

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American Airlines cuts earnings outlook as fuel headwind persists; targets adjusted loss of $0.10–$0.70/share American Airlines said it is on track for a full-year adjusted loss or small profit after a fuel-driven hit to second-quarter results. The carrier cut its earnings guidance amid continued cost pressure, pointing to an approximate $6 billion fuel headwind and reaffirming its adjusted loss range of $0.10 to $0.70 per share.

2026-07-23T06:37:24.813886-07:00

American Airlines cuts earnings outlook as fuel headwind persists; targets adjusted loss of $0.10–$0.70/share

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Qatar Airways Cargo, Alaska and SCAT expand dedicated freighter capacity with new Boeing 777F/767 conversions and routes Qatar Airways Cargo has started a twice-weekly Doha–Katowice service with Boeing 777 freighters, adding Central Europe access to its global network. Separately, Alaska Airlines will add four 737-800BCF aircraft to grow its dedicated fleet from five to nine, while Kazakhstan’s SCAT signed with Boeing to bring its first converted 767-300ER(BCF) into service under its planned expansion.

2026-07-23T03:16:03.848158-07:00

Qatar Airways Cargo, Alaska and SCAT expand dedicated freighter capacity with new Boeing 777F/767 conversions and routes

DefenseNews.com

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U.S. Navy advances West Coast aircraft-carrier dock plans The U.S. Navy is moving forward with plans to build a new aircraft-carrier dock on the West Coast, designed specifically to support carrier operations. The initiative signals continued investment in naval infrastructure to sustain and expand U.S. maritime presence in the region.

2026-07-22T12:40:29.322997-07:00

U.S. Navy advances West Coast aircraft-carrier dock plans

Breaking Defense

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At Farnborough, US lawmakers question the Pentagon’s reconciliation spending request As lawmakers visited Farnborough, several signaled hesitation toward the Pentagon’s reconciliation spending request in Congress. The comments underscore how budget strategy and the legislative path for defense funding remain unsettled as the US heads toward key fiscal decisions.

2026-07-22T07:43:55.528067-07:00

At Farnborough, US lawmakers question the Pentagon’s reconciliation spending request

Cranky Flier

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Alaska and Hawaiian to launch Boeing 737 interisland service in fall Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines announced plans to begin interisland operations using the Boeing 737 starting this fall. The move reshapes the carriers’ island network by shifting aircraft type for intrastate flying, with implications for scheduling, fleet utilization, and route competitiveness in the Hawaiian market.

2026-07-22T04:09:41.089724-07:00

Alaska and Hawaiian to launch Boeing 737 interisland service in fall

SpaceNews.com

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Zenno Astronautics to redomicile to the U.S. for spacecraft attitude control tech Zenno Astronautics, a New Zealand startup developing superconducting-magnet systems for spacecraft attitude control and acceleration, plans to redomicile to the United States, signaling a relocation of its operating base to support its commercialization trajectory.

2026-07-21T15:22:59.046849-07:00

Zenno Astronautics to redomicile to the U.S. for spacecraft attitude control tech

FlightGlobal

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Aero Vodochody targets L-39NG growth in Europe, Africa, Asia and the US as orders and deliveries accelerate Aero Vodochody’s revival is gaining momentum as L-39NG orders and deliveries pick up. The company is now actively pursuing prospects across Europe, Africa, Asia and the United States, seeking to capitalize on a broader recovery after years of restructuring following the Soviet bloc collapse.

2026-07-21T13:24:59.071780-07:00

Aero Vodochody targets L-39NG growth in Europe, Africa, Asia and the US as orders and deliveries accelerate

AINonline

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Saab urges Canada to prioritize “sovereign” Gripen role as future fighter decision remains open Saab is making the case that Canada should secure domestic defense opportunities through a sovereign Gripen role, even as the country’s future fighter requirement remains unsettled. The proposal positions national industrial participation as a key differentiator while Canada evaluates its next-generation combat aircraft options.

2026-07-21T06:43:25.834372-07:00

Saab urges Canada to prioritize “sovereign” Gripen role as future fighter decision remains open

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