Aircraft lessor AerCap has placed an order for 15 additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest owner of the type. The agreement, announced at the Farnborough International Airshow, increases AerCap’s 787 portfolio to approximately 140 aircraft. The deal includes substitution rights for the larger 787-10, allowing AerCap to switch part of […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban21 JulUganda 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
Leasing firm AerCap has placed a new order for 15 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, the US aircraft manufacturer announced…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros21 JulBoeing and AerCap onj July 21, 2026 announced that the leasing industry’s biggest 787 Dreamliner customer placed a new order for 15 787-9 jets. This latest purchase increases AerCap’s 787 Dreamliner portfolio to approximately 140 airplanes. The agreement includes substitution rights for the 787-10, giving AerCap the flexibility to switch to the larger 787 Dreamliner […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum21 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 Jul
The initial investigation into why a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner experienced a nose gear collapse at Frankfurt Airport on June 4th, 2026 has revealed that the downlock pin was missing. The absence of this component caused the plane's front to suddenly collapse, plummeting to the ground, while being prepared at the gate for a flight to Los Angeles.
At Farnborough Airshow, Uganda Airlines has selected to purchase four 737 MAX 8s and four 787-9 Dreamliners in…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux21 Jul
Riyadh Air Commits to Purchase 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Adds 787-10 to Future Fleet Saudi carrier will exercise options for 28 787 Dreamliner jets from 2023 order and convert 20 options to largest 787 Dreamliner variant Riyadh Air has taken delivery of six 787-9 jets and currently serves six cities Agreement reaffirms Riyadh Air’s plan to operate to over 100 global destinations by 2030, powered by a growing next-generation fleet FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Riyadh Air, the new […] The post Riyadh Air Commits to Purchase 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Adds 787-10 to Future Fleet first appeared on PLANEtalking .
A potential mid-air collision between an Iberia Airbus A321XLR registered EC-OLE and an Air Europa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner registered EC-ODH over the Atlantic Ocean was averted on 10 July 2026 after both aircraft received Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) Resolution Advisories (RAs), prompting immediate evasive action. According to The Aviation Herald, Iberia flight IB140, operating […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 Jul
Hello from Germany, as I just flew Lufthansa’s new Boeing 787-9 Allegris business class on the 9hr25min flight from Austin (AUS) to Frankfurt (FRA), kicking off what should be a very fun trip.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig17 Jul
Flight tests of Next Generation Inlet and algorithm-based flight paths to run in Montana through mid-August on a Lufthansa-bound 787-9
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier16 JulBoeing, Lufthansa Group and Rolls-Royce have partnered to flight-test new technologies designed to improve aircraft fuel efficiency and reduce community noise as part of Boeing’s 2026 ecoDemonstrator Explorer programme. The flight tests, which begin later this month in Glasgow, Montana, will use a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. The aircraft is […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban16 Jul
Rolls-Royce, Boeing and Lufthansa will undertake a new ecoDemonstrator venture, conducting flight tests that aim to improve fuel…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux16 Jul
There's no mid-market cabin class on Alaska Airlines' Dreamliners.
Riyadh Air's Boeing 787-9s, Safran Unity suites, and new Panasonic technology reveal how Saudi Arabia's new airline plans to challenge the Gulf giants
Air New Zealand has welcomed back its final Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from long-term storage, marking a major milestone in the airline’s response to one of the most significant global supply chain challenges...
The missing downlock pin in a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9's nose landing gear led to a dramatic collapse at Frankfurt Airport, injuring several.
Air New Zealand has welcomed back its final Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from long-term storage, marking a major milestone in its struggle against engine issues and supply chain challenges.
AviationSource News•Len Varley5 JulAviation News – CDB Aviation has completed a sale-and-leaseback transaction for two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners operated by Lufthansa, strengthening the airline’s long-haul fleet while providing...
United Airlines is really having some bad luck with one of its newest Boeing 787-9s, which also features the carrier’s brand new interiors. The plane has had an incredible number of maintenance issues since entering service, to the point that the plane was sent back to Boeing to be repaired. After around 10 days with Boeing, the plane returned to service… only to still have issues.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig4 Jul