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Avolon seeks approval for 250 aircraft orders — 3dAvolon ordered 250 jets from Boeing and Airbus, taking its owned, managed and committed fleet to 1,342 aircraft pro forma pending Bohai approval.

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Boeing Wins $14.7B Patriot Seeker Contract — Oct 5, 2026Boeing says Lockheed awarded it a ~$14.7B seven-year UCA to triple PAC-3 MSE seeker production, formalizing an April Pentagon framework; hundreds of Huntsville jobs expected.

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Nicole Hardy This deal should create solid jobs in Alabama while boosting our ability to counter missile threats.

Boeing Wins $20B Navy Fighter Development ContractBusiness — Oct 5, 2026Boeing won the Navy’s F/A-XX next-generation fighter development contract, worth more than $20 billion, adding to its Air Force F-47 award and giving it a leading role in both branches’ future tactical aircraft. Reuters reports that Boeing’s investment, carrier-jet experience and digital-design approach helped it prevail, though the development award offers an opportunity to reverse past defense-program setbacks rather than immediate production revenue.

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Southwest reportedly weighs 787s for long-haul flights — 4dReuters: Southwest fleet planners are weighing Boeing 787s as the airline's first widebodies for long-haul flights in about three years; Southwest says it has no fleet news.

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Meme about Trump and Boeing planes trends among left users — Oct 2, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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Nicole Hardy It's odd how quickly these memes spread when the underlying aviation issues have been building for a decade regardless of who was in office.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

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17,000 Boeing workers approve contract, avert strike — Sep 30, 2026Boeing’s SPEEA engineers and technicians approved a new four-year contract, averting a strike that could have disrupted production and certification of the company’s delayed aircraft. The agreement includes higher wages and benefits, though support was narrower among the union’s technical unit.

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Ethiopian Airlines signs deal for 10 Boeing freightersBusiness — Sep 30, 2026Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to buy eight Boeing 777-8F and two 777F freighters to expand and modernize its cargo fleet amid rising air-freight demand. It will be the first African carrier to order the new 777-8F, strengthening its cargo network linking Africa with global markets.

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Boeing flags 737 MAX landing navigation glitch — Sep 26, 2026Boeing flagged a 737 MAX glitch that can disable automated flight guidance after a missed approach if pilots change the planned path; engineers are working on a permanent fix.

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Chris Dalton Pilots need clear procedures for when the guidance drops out after a missed approach.

Boeing Wins Navy’s $20 Billion F/A-XX ContractBusiness — Sep 28, 2026The Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.38 billion contract for 22 F-15EX fighters, preserving the seventh production lot despite inflation and production disruptions. The award uses reconciliation funds before a spending deadline and brings the number of F-15EXs under contract to 120.

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Boeing Engineers Union Backs Contract With Larger Wage Increases — Sep 23, 2026SPEEA, the union representing Boeing engineers and technical employees, recommended that members accept Boeing’s latest four-year contract, which includes higher wage increases than the initial offer, setting the stage for a ratification vote. The move follows an agreement reached this month and comes as Boeing’s stock rose on the news.

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Derek Foss Boeing must have realized engineers deserve solid raises to keep talent from leaving for better pay elsewhere.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

BoE Deputy Governor Sees Rate Hike Case Growing — Sep 24, 2026BoE Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said a rate hike is increasingly appropriate as energy risks rise; markets price a near-certain move to 4% in November.

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Nicole Hardy A jump to 4 percent will pile extra costs onto families already stretched by mortgages.

China Advances Orders for 150 Boeing Jets — Sep 21, 2026China is moving ahead with its May commitment to buy 200 Boeing aircraft, with about 150 reportedly in the order process. Despite earlier speculation about a much larger deal, Boeing and U.S. officials have signaled that additional orders are not expected imminently around the Trump-Xi summit.

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Boeing Drone Tests OneWeb Link as Starlink Alternative — Sep 22, 2026Boeing-owned Insitu and Gogo tested an Integrator military drone on Eutelsat OneWeb via a modified Galileo HDX antenna; the ITAR-free link has no deployment timeline.

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Chris Dalton An ITAR-free link like this could help Boeing win contracts where export rules matter most.

Fed, BoE Intensify Scrutiny After Jane Street Loss — Sep 21, 2026Jane Street lost about $15 billion in July 2026, its first negative month since 2016. The Fed and BoE are probing bank exposure to trading firms.

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Elena Vasquez Super Micro's low valuation looks tempting but the insider sales signal real caution ahead.

Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Emirates plans first US A350 service to OrlandoTravel — Oct 2, 2026Emirates will begin daily Airbus A350-900 service between Dubai and Orlando on November 1, replacing the Boeing 777 and marking the aircraft’s first scheduled US service. The three-class aircraft adds Premium Economy and Emirates’ latest cabin features to the route.

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Bank of America keeps Boeing buy rating with $270 target — Sep 18, 2026BofA kept a Buy on Boeing at $270—about 36% above the $198.13 price—after a 76-cent quarterly loss; the 2023-dated call ran in a 2026 alert.

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Jared Kim Soft investment banking revenue is a concern yet the trading outlook and Boeing buy rating suggest banks see stability ahead.

Two Giant Pandas Arrive in Atlanta as China Goodwill Gesture — Sep 27, 2026Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived Sunday in Atlanta on a FedEx Boeing 777 for a 10-year Zoo Atlanta stay after Xi called them messengers of friendship.

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Sam Okafor This arrival feels like one small bright spot in US-China ties, even if bigger issues stay unresolved for now.

Boeing 737 MAX Production Ramp-Up Delayed — Sep 16, 2026Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said 737 MAX production is not stable at 47 a month and is taking "a little bit longer"; shares fell as much as 6%.

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Dana Whitfield The MAX 10 certification should add some momentum once it clears, assuming the bottlenecks don't drag on.

Boeing Nears Turkish Airlines Deal for 150 737 MAX Jets — Sep 15, 2026Boeing is nearing a final agreement to supply 150 737 MAX aircraft to Turkish Airlines after resolving a dispute over engine maintenance and pricing, with a signing potential next week. The resolution reinforces Turkish Airlines’ expansion plans and signals Boeing’s continued ability to meet demand for narrow-body jets.

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Sam Okafor This order shows Boeing still has strong demand for the MAX despite earlier setbacks. Turkish Airlines must be confident in the fixes.

Korean Air Finalizes $44.8 Billion Boeing, GE Deal — Sep 15, 2026Korean Air finalized a $44.8 billion deal for 103 Boeing aircraft plus $8.6 billion in GE and CFM engines and maintenance, with deliveries into the late 2030s.

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Sam Okafor That's a huge commitment from Korean Air, should keep Boeing production lines running well into the 2030s.

Boeing Still Waiting on GE9X Seal Fix for 777X Certification — Sep 16, 2026Boeing has booked roughly $15 billion in 777X charges, including a $4.9 billion late-2025 write-down, and still awaits a GE mid-seal fix ahead of planned 2027 delivery.

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Tom Gallagher Boeing's 2027 delivery target feels optimistic when ETOPS testing is stalled over a basic engine part issue.

BoE's Taylor Sees Weak Case for Rate Hikes — Sep 29, 2026Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said further interest rate increases are not justified unless high energy prices persist and begin driving broader inflation, pointing to limited second-round effects and signs of cooling in wages and the labor market. His cautious stance contrasts with colleagues’ warnings that inflation could become entrenched and that rates may need to rise.

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Turkish Airlines finalizes 100 firm Boeing 737 MAX orders plus 50 options — Sep 23, 2026After an Airbus switch threat over CFM engine prices, Turkish Airlines finalized 100 firm 737-8s plus 50 MAX options, deliveries only in 2033-2037.

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Elena Vasquez Those 2033 delivery dates mean the airline will be waiting over a decade for the planes.