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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

Boeing posts larger-than-expected Q2 loss after $280M Air Force One charge, but turnaround progress lifts cash flow and backlog

Boeing reported a second-quarter quarterly loss larger than expected, taking a $280 million charge tied to its troubled Air Force One replacement program. The company said it is investing “significant resources” to target delivery by 2028, despite pushing back delivery of two presidential planes by four years. Commercial deliveries and cash flow improved, lifting backlog to a record $715 billion.

Wall Street Journal • Drew Fitzgerald

Boeing Spends Big to Meet Deadline for New Air Force One

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2026-07-28T04:38:45.876468-07:00
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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