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Low-Cost Giant Southwest Airlines Considers Boeing 787 Dreamliner
U.S.-based Southwest Airlines is reportedly evaluating Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft as part of potential plans to launch long-haul international flights. According to Reuters, citing three sources familiar with the matter, the airline is exploring the possibility of adding widebody aircraft to its fleet for the first time. The Boeing 787 has emerged as a leading option in discussions, although no…
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Trump Praises Boeing 737 MAX Following flydubai Incident
U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the Boeing 737 MAX following the incident involving a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. In a post on social media, Trump praised the aircraft’s structural design and engineering, saying the Boeing 737 MAX had demonstrated its ability to withstand G-forces and structural loads well beyond those anticipated in its design. Trump also…
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FAA Delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 Certification Over Software Issue
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delayed the certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 following the discovery of a new software issue affecting the 737 MAX family. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the MAX 10 would not be certified until the regulator is satisfied that the issue has been resolved. Boeing shares fell 6.9% following the latest setback…
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New Software Glitch Identified in Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft
↪️Boeing has identified a new issue within the flight management computer software used on select 737 MAX aircraft. The glitch can manifest in a rare operational scenario: when a missed approach is executed following an autopilot-coupled precision approach, and the flight crew subsequently modifies the pre-programmed flight plan. In this specific sequence, the aircraft’s vertical navigation system (VNAV) can disengage,…
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Turkish Airlines Orders Up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft
Turkish Airlines has finalized an agreement with Boeing for an order of up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement, signed following negotiations that have been ongoing since 2025, marks the airline’s largest-ever single-aisle aircraft order with Boeing. The agreement was finalized in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. ✈️ Order details 🔹 100 Boeing 737-8 aircraft…
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Some Boeing 777-9 Flight Tests Could Slip into 2027
Some flight tests in the Boeing 777-9 certification programme could extend into 2027 due to additional work on the GE9X engine. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said at the Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference that part of the testing programme could carry over into next year. GE Aerospace needs to conduct more testing than initially planned to certify a durability solution for…
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Boeing and American Airlines Complete First 737 MAX Landing Gear Exchange
Boeing and American Airlines have completed the first landing gear exchange for a 737 MAX under Boeing’s Landing Gear Exchange Program. The milestone marks the expansion of Boeing’s long-standing exchange program to the 737 MAX platform. Under the program, Boeing provides fully overhauled and certified main and nose landing gear assemblies that are delivered ready for installation. For the first…
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Boeing Faces Strike Risk Involving 17,000 Engineers
Around 17,000 Boeing engineers and technical specialists have rejected the company’s proposed four-year contract and authorised the SPEEA union to call a strike. With the current contracts set to expire in early October, a strike could begin as early as October 7 if the two sides fail to reach an agreement. Pay increases and the cost of living in the…
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Boeing Engineers and Technical Workers Authorise Strike
Boeing engineers and technical workers have rejected the company’s proposed four-year collective bargaining agreements and authorised their union to call a strike. The offer was rejected by 64.25% of engineers and 71.87% of technical workers, while strike authorisation received support from 87.82% and 89.71%, respectively. With the current contracts set to expire on October 6, a strike could begin as…
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New Footage Emerges of Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Incident
New footage has emerged showing the takeoff incident involving Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner VN-A867, operating flight VN34 from Munich to Hanoi, during which the aircraft failed to become airborne before reaching the end of the runway and suffered a tail strike. The aircraft began its takeoff roll on Runway 26L, which is approximately four kilometres long. Rotation occurred very…
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