Austrian Airlines’ long-haul fleet modernization has suffered a major setback after Lufthansa Group reassigned five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners originally planned for the Austrian carrier.
Boeing 777
Boeing’s 777 Freighter fleet has overtaken all 747 freighter variants in service, with more than 330 aircraft now operating worldwide.
American Airlines adds five Airbus jets and two Boeing 777s, updating its 365-aircraft delivery backlog and fleet plans.
NASA is preparing a Boeing 777 as an advanced airborne science laboratory to study winter weather, air quality and atmospheric processes. Scheduled for science operations in 2027, the aircraft will collect detailed measurements, support satellite data validation and help researchers improve Earth science models.
Boeing 777X is entering the final stages of a development program that has stretched far beyond its original schedule.
British Airways (BA) flight BA295 from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) declared an emergency after rapidly losing around 28,000 feet in altitude.
Korean Air (KE) and Asiana Airlines (OZ) are introducing free Starlink Wi-Fi on board their aircraft, giving passengers faster internet access without an additional connectivity charge.
United Airlines (UA) has canceled a planned 9/11 memorial flyover featuring a Boeing 777 and four F-16 fighter jets after concerns emerged over how the highly visible formation could affect the public.
Emirates (EK) will introduce its Premium Economy cabin on two of its three daily services between Mauritius and Dubai from September 1, 2026, giving passengers more comfort and greater cabin choice on the popular route.
Boeing’s 777-9 program has reached another important certification milestone after its seventh flight-test aircraft completed its maiden flight, taking the program beyond 4,800 flight-test hours.