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Boeing posts strongest first-half deliveries since 2018
Boeing delivered 314 commercial aircraft in the first half of 2026, marking its highest total for the period since 2018.
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Last updated 14 Jul, 23:14 BST
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Aircraft
Boeing delivered 314 commercial aircraft in the first half of 2026, marking its highest total for the period since 2018.
Technology
BETA Technologies and United Therapeutics successfully flight-tested organ medical-transport capabilities using electric aircraft.
Airlines
Emirates has completed the cabin refurbishment of its 100th wide-body aircraft as part of a $5 billion investment program.
Safety
An Aerus Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX made a forced landing near Monterrey, Mexico, on July 13, 2026.
Airlines
Asiana Airlines will formally depart the Star Alliance network on December 16, 2026.
Safety
A Delta Boeing 767-300 landed safely in Bangor, Maine, after the crew reported fumes in the cockpit.
Airlines
Air China has launched a new three-times-weekly service between London Gatwick and Chengdu Tianfu.
Military
Boeing and the US Navy successfully completed the second test flight of the MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based drone.
Airlines
Korean Air reported a 34% decline in second-quarter operating profit to 261.8 billion Korean won.
Airlines
United Airlines announced a new Economy Plus seating configuration for its Airbus A321XLR fleet featuring shared tables in open middle seats.
Military
France has initiated wildfire suppression trials using the Airbus A400M transport aircraft.
Airlines
Alaska Airlines is launching new winter routes to Hawaii, while Hawaiian Airlines is discontinuing its seasonal Auckland service.