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August 4, 2026
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The model is used by civil operators, government agencies and air forces in various countries. With this acquisition, the FAC seeks to consolidate a fleet of aircraft in VIP configuration…
Just over 13 years ago, Boeing and Southwest Airlines came together to launch the 737 MAX 7, the… The post Boeing 737 MAX 7 gains FAA certification – which airlines placed orders? appeared first on…
US REIT mammoth Prologis today announced that it has reached agreement with Segro on the terms of a recommended acquisition of the UK-based target, valuing the target’s entire issued and to be…
As global airlines contend with unprecedented engine maintenance demand, supply chain constraints and the rapid induction of next-generation powerplants, MRO providers are making strategic…
The task order extension will keep Voyager USVs operating in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific.
Bombardier announced that its order backlog reached $21.8 billion at the end of the second quarter, up $4.3 billion compared with […]
Drone deliveries are becoming increasingly ordinary in America. You can already have groceries, burritos, and household essentials flown to your doorstep in parts of the country. Now, one of the…
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German Airways has completed the acquisition and financing of five new Embraer E190 regional aircraft, according to parent company Kolibri Beteiligung GmbH, dated 30 July. The […]…
Subscription required By Howard Hardee August 4, 2026, © Leeham News: With the long-awaited FAA type certificate for the 737 Max 7 finally in Boeing's hands, attention turns to the small airliner's…
Nineteen Group, a global events and media company, has announced its acquisition of Space-Comm Expo Europe, an annual exhibition and conference for the global space community, from Lunar Ridge…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. In a major strategic shift along the South Asian front, Pakistan has positioned a formidable fleet of... The post Border Escalation: Pakistan…
MSC Air Cargo's unexpected order for five Boeing 777-8 Freighters reveals a mystery customer and signals strong demand for the yet-to-fly aircraft.
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August 3, 2026
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The Colombian government's decision to speed up the acquisition of two Embraer KC-390 Millennium tactical transport aircraft for the Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC) has opened a debate that…
SAN FRANCISCO – August 3, 2026 – Expanding its commercial Earth observation footprint across European civil government agencies, Planet Labs PBC announced on July 30, 2026, a one-year…
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified Boeing’s 737-7, granting the aircraft an amended type certificate nearly a decade... Read More »
FAA certification clears Boeing’s smallest MAX, unlocking deliveries and advancing the crucial MAX 10.
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FAA certifies Boeing 737-7 for commercial service, clearing deliveries to Southwest Airlines and expanding the 737 MAX family. The post FAA Certifies New Boeing 737-7 for Commercial Service appeared…
Southwest Airlines will become the first operator of the smallest MAX variant, which has accumulated 282 firm orders
The Boeing 777X development program continues to take important steps toward certification. The US manufacturer reached another milestone by putting into the air the seventh aircraft of…
The new agreement also releases $300 million in accrued retention bonuses to the pilots.
The Colombian Air and Space Force (FAC) took another step toward acquiring the Embraer KC-390 Millennium. Documents obtained by Radio Caracol indicate the government plans to begin, between…
Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, has received a contract valued at nearly $1.3bn to provide spare parts and support for the F135 engine.
Army Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $53,859,843,289 firm-fixed-price modification (P00002) to contract W31P4Q-26-C-0013 for the PATRIOT... The post Contract Briefs…
IndiGo will deploy Airbus A321XLR on Mumbai to Amsterdam flights to retain AMS slots before A350 deliveries begin. The post IndiGo to Deploy Airbus A321XLR from Mumbai to Bicycle Capital of the…
ORIX Aviation has signed an agreement to acquire AerFin, the aviation aftermarket specialist that buys, sells, leases and repairs aircraft, engines and parts. The acquisition will see AerFin become…
On 27 July, Bell Textron announced it secured a U.S. Navy contract valued at approximately $300 million to upgrade up to 49 Marine Corps H-1 helicopters. As part of the… Continue reading "Bell…
Labace 2026 will bring together manufacturers, operators and suppliers amid growth in the Brazilian fleet and rising demand
The two-year agreement also releases about $300 million in accrued retention bonuses.
BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) has arranged a US$410 million sustainability-linked syndicated financing facility for Virgin Australia to support the acquisition of nine Boeing…
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Boeing has completed the 737 MAX 10 flight test program. The final safety demonstrations and FAA certification are now due before first deliveries in 2027.
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