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Boeing poised to finally unlock 737’s potential as FAA certifies Max 7

Fifteen-year development saga comes to a close for smallest Max jet

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The U.S. Navy’s new search for ultra-long-range strike brings its Pacific strategy into focus theaircurrent.com/defense/us-n... (via @cjohnston.bsky.social) #staycurrent

The U.S. Navy’s new search for ultra-long-range strike brings its Pacific strategy into focus

Notice to industry seeks uncrewed strike aircraft with 1,000-nautical mile range for future carrier air wing

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On Friday, the FAA and Boeing held the type certificate board meeting to finalize the regulator’s approval of the 737 Max 7. This morning it became official. A milestone 15 years in the making.

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Boeing poised to finally unlock 737’s potential as FAA certifies Max 7 theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @juliejohnsson.bsky.social & @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent

The Boeing 737 Max 7 is now certified by the FAA. Editorial resources for news orgs from the new photo collection from @theaircurrent.com. theaircurrent.com/photos?q=737...

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Epic way to start a Friday. Sunrise ballooning over Enumclaw.

Boeing makes early contract offer to SPEEA, aiming to avoid October strike theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @juliejohnsson.bsky.social) #staycurrent

Boeing makes early contract offer to SPEEA, aiming to avoid October strike

The white-collar union will vote on the proposal after councils’ review.

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Took this the other day at SeaTac. Has a real renaissance painting vibe to it. theaircurrent.com/photos?photo...

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The 15 minute high speed rail connection to Union Station is awesome. Narrator: There was no 15 minute high speed rail connection to Union Station.

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Check out the plan to revitalize Dulles Airport. While Trump is championing it, it is very much United's plan for the airport. What do you think?

Now on TAC/Intel from @theaircurrent.com: United Airlines says it has no interest in early-build 777-9s awaiting change incorporation theaircurrent.com/intel/united...

United Airlines says it has no interest in early-build 777-9s awaiting change incorporation - The Air Current

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Now on TAC/Intel by @theaircurrent.com: Comac's shortened C919-600 makes maiden flight in Shanghai theaircurrent.com/intel/comacs...

Comac's shortened C919-600 makes maiden flight in Shanghai - The Air Current

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Got to pop on to United's new A321XLR, which made its debut at Farnborough last week. Lots of interesting small details on display. theaircurrent.com/photos?q=A32...

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We are gonna have a whole lot more to say about this in the coming days. theaircurrent.com/photos/

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We are gonna have a whole lot more to say about this in the coming days. theaircurrent.com/photos/

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Boeing, GE among industry coalition pushing for speed-up of U.S. aircraft certification theaircurrent.com/regulation/b... (via @willguisbond.com & @juliejohnsson.bsky.social) #staycurrent

Boeing, GE among industry coalition pushing for speed-up of U.S. aircraft certification

Industry looks to work with FAA to improve approval process without compromising safety

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I’ll admit this past week in London I deliberately left my usual air show social media posting behind. Really glad I did. Air shows are gushes of information and it’s a good way to have things get lost. It was still a great week with the amazing team from @theaircurrent.com. MUCH more to come.

“Kirby’s “big, bold vision” (his words) for chasing American toward one of the most audaciously proposed mergers in U.S. history contains an acknowledgement that flying solo won’t produce significant growth.” From @theaircurrent.com on June 8. theaircurrent.com/airlines/spe...

Special Report: The United States' air transport system is going in reverse

The United States’ air transport system is going in reverse, flying back up the cost curve of the spending that makes an airline run.

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United Chief Executive Scott Kirby called Delta’s CEO to discuss a potential deal but the talks didn’t progress, according to people familiar with the matter. www.wsj.com/business/air...

Airbus CEO begrudgingly thinks the dollar is still the best way to sell airplanes theaircurrent.com/analysis/air... (via @jonostrower.com & @bgarrettglaser.bsky.social) #staycurrent

Airbus CEO begrudgingly thinks the dollar is still the best way to sell airplanes

Amid broader efforts to strengthen the euro, commercial aviation — like oil — remains firmly tethered to the dollar

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Alaska will replace Hawaiian's 717s with 737-800s. @jonostrower.com on why from June: theaircurrent.com/airlines/ala...

The engineering behind Anduril and Archer’s Thunder drone theaircurrent.com/defense/the-... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent

The engineering behind Anduril and Archer’s Thunder drone

The two companies explain the technology behind their loyal wingman drone for rotorcraft

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Indescribably proud of @theaircurrent.com’s @elanhead.com and @willguisbond.com who, respectively, took home the awards for Technology Writer of the Year and Best New Journalist at the 2026 Aerospace Media Awards here in London!

For six years, a hulking, green Boeing 777-9 airframe sat dormant at an airfield north of Seattle, weighted blocks dangling from its wings in place of engines and black covers over missing fairings and open panels. In 2025, the jet quietly disappeared.

The Air Current@theaircurrent.com · 3w ago

With ‘massive’ rework challenge looming, Boeing quietly scrapped a 777X theaircurrent.com/aircraft-pro... (via @jonostrower.com & @juliejohnsson.bsky.social) #staycurrent

For six years, a hulking, green Boeing 777-9 airframe sat dormant at an airfield north of Seattle, weighted blocks dangling from its wings in place of engines and black covers over missing fairings and open panels. In 2025, the jet quietly disappeared.

The Air Current@theaircurrent.com · 3w ago

With ‘massive’ rework challenge looming, Boeing quietly scrapped a 777X theaircurrent.com/aircraft-pro... (via @jonostrower.com & @juliejohnsson.bsky.social) #staycurrent

With ‘massive’ rework challenge looming, Boeing quietly scrapped a 777X theaircurrent.com/aircraft-pro... (via @jonostrower.com & @juliejohnsson.bsky.social) #staycurrent

With ‘massive’ rework challenge looming, Boeing quietly scrapped a 777X

Arduous change incorporation process claimed an early-build 777-9, underscoring the challenges ahead for 400-passenger jet

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From @theathletic.com: The Olympian Josh Kerr broke the world record for fastest mile at the London Diamond League on Saturday with a time of 3 minutes 42.66 seconds. trib.al/ZhfaZIl

CFM in London today detailed to media aspects of the novel variable bypass ratio features of its upcoming Open Fan engine design that GE leadership shared with TAC and investors last October. theaircurrent.com/engine-devel...

GE pushes back on Open Fan skepticism

The engine-maker is “all-in” on Open Fan despite technological and business strategy concerns from Boeing and, to a lesser extent, Airbus.

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Been curious about @theaircurrent.com’s app but you’re not a subscriber, you say? Quite alright! Airflow, our stream of headlines, is free for all to enjoy. Perfect for following the Farnborough Airshow. Dive in! iPhone: apps.apple.com/us/app/the-a... Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...

Humor me for a moment, testing something out. Excited to share more soon.

Looks like we're gonna get a good view of United's blocked middle seat (and new single-aisle business class). United's A321XLR queued up for Farnborough and Airbus's static display next week, per the airline. #FIA2026

Been curious about @theaircurrent.com’s app but you’re not a subscriber, you say? Quite alright! Airflow, our stream of headlines, is free for all to enjoy. Perfect for following the Farnborough Airshow. Dive in! iPhone: apps.apple.com/us/app/the-a... Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...

A trip through Boeing history (the company turns 110 tomorrow) as uheavals and false-starts underpin carbon-copy 737 assembly line in former home of carbon fiber 787. A deep dive from @juliejohnsson.bsky.social and myself for @theaircurrent.com.

The Air Current@theaircurrent.com · 3w ago

Boeing history echoes through $10 billion 737 Max production overhaul theaircurrent.com/aircraft-pro... (via @juliejohnsson.bsky.social & @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent