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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

Boeing faces larger-than-expected Q2 loss as Air Force One replacement costs top $280M, but points to improving cash flow and re

Boeing reported a larger-than-expected second-quarter loss after taking a $280 million charge tied to the Air Force One replacement program, while generating positive free cash flow and improving revenue to $24.6 billion. The company said it is investing “significant resources” to deliver the new presidential plane by 2028 and has again paid out of pocket to cover VC-25B cost overruns.

Wall Street Journal • Drew Fitzgerald

Boeing Spends Big to Meet Deadline for New Air Force One

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aerospaceglobalnews.com • Aaron Spray

Anduril marks Arsenal-1 milestone with first YFQ-44A production drone

By aerospaceglobalnews.com: Anduril has unveiled the first YFQ-44A produced at its Ohio Arsenal-1 factory, a major milestone for the USAF's CCA programme.

2026-07-28T06:47:06.601584-07:00
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Dassault moves sensitive equipment as Gironde wildfire idles Rafale plant

By AeroTime: Dassault Aviation moved sensitive equipment to its Mérignac site and Air Base 106 as the Gironde wildfire halted work at the Rafale assembly line.

2026-07-28T06:46:58.691362-07:00