FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told Reuters that the FAA had increased resources allocated to the Boeing planes by 35% to 40% after coordinating with the plane maker to streamline priorities. He indicated that the MAX 7 is likely to be the first to pass final scrutiny before entering production, but the other two planes would follow shortly after.
Boeing has announced a series of new aircraft commitments from AerCap, Luxair and Uganda Airlines, strengthening demand for its 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner programmes. Aircraft lessor AerCap has placed an order for 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, increasing its 787 portfolio to around 140 aircraft. The agreement includes substitution rights for the larger 787-10, giving […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm22 JulStandardAero has signed a multi-year agreement with aircraft lessor Avolon to provide CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engine maintenance services for the leasing company’s customers. The LeaseTEAM agreement gives Avolon non-exclusive access to a range of maintenance, repair and overhaul services for LEAP engines powering Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Avolon’s portfolio includes […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm22 Jul
At the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, Vietnam Airlines announced plans to add 19 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its fleet through arrangements with three of the world’s leading aircraft lessors. Deliveries are expected in 2028. The fleet expansion comprises ten aircraft from SMBC Aviation Capital, four from Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited, and five from Phoenix Aviation Capital managed by AIP Capital.
The curious case of two brand new twinjets being parted out.
Boeing and Uganda Airlines announced that the national carrier is ordering four 737-8 and four 787-9 airplanes to grow and modernise its fleet. The airline’s first-ever Boeing airplane purchase will […]
In a significant milestone for African aviation, Uganda Airlines has signed its first-ever purchase agreement with Boeing, ordering four 737-8 and four 787-9 aircraft.
AviationSource News•Len Varley21 Jul
Purchase of eight 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner airplanes will renew and grow the African carrier’s fleet Uganda Airlines will boost capacity and serve more markets to meet rising travel demand from east African region FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Uganda Airlines announced today that the national carrier […] The post Uganda Airlines Places First Boeing Order for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner Jets first appeared on PLANEtalking .
Uganda Airlines has placed its first-ever direct order with Boeing, committing to four 737-8 and four 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The order, announced at the Farnborough Airshow, will support the carrier’s fleet renewal and expansion plans as it seeks to strengthen its position as East Africa’s national airline. The 737-8 will be deployed on regional routes […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban21 Jul
AerCap ordered 15 787 Dreamliners to meet high demand, while Uganda Airlines has placed its first order with Boeing for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner jets. While Luxair placed an...
Aircraft types identify the passenger models included in an agreement announced in June
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier21 JulBoeing and Uganda Airlines announced on July 21, 2026 that the national carrier is ordering four 737-8 and four 787-9 airplanes to grow and modernize its fleet. The airline’s first-ever Boeing airplane purchase will support growing demand across its regional and international network. The 737-8, which can fly 160-180 passengers in a two-class configuration with […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum21 JulLuxembourg’s flag carrier Luxair confirmed that it is firming the options it had to acquire two Boeing 737…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros21 Jul
At Farnborough Airshow, Uganda Airlines has selected to purchase four 737 MAX 8s and four 787-9 Dreamliners in…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux21 Jul
LARA•Keith Mwanalushi21 Jul
The FAA's top brass weigh in on Boeing's progress.
Global aviation lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has signed firm deals for 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets and 100 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, signalling continued strong market confidence.
AviationSource News•Len Varley20 Jul
Airliner leasing specialist SMBC Aviation Capital has placed firm orders with both Boeing and Airbus on day one of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. The deal with Boeing was announced first and consisted of 100 737 Max jets, made up of 60 737 Max 10s and 40 Max 8s marking [read more]
UK Aviation News•UK Aviation News20 JulThe FAA has restored Boeing’s authority to issue airworthiness certificates for new 737 MAX and 787 aircraft after an eight-month safety review.
AVweb•Amelia Walsh20 JulAviation Capital Group, a leading global full-service aircraft lessor, announced a long-term lease agreement with Japanese carrier Skymark Airlines for three new Boeing 737-10 MAX aircraft. The aircraft are selected from Aviation Capital Group’s direct order book with Boeing and are scheduled for delivery to the Tokyo-based operator starting in late 2026. The addition of […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum20 Jul