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Boeing posts strongest first-half aircraft deliveries since 2018

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By Stephen Pope
| AeroTime Verified
Boeing delivered 314 commercial aircraft during the first half of 2026, its highest total for the period since 2018 as production of the 737 MAX continues to recover. The manufacturer handed over 171 aircraft during the second quarter, including 129 737s, 25 787 Dreamliners, 10 767s and seven 777s, Boeing said on July 14, 2026. Its first-half deliveries included 243 737s, 40 787s, 16 767s and 15 777s.
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Edgewing wins $6.1B contract to advance UK-Italy-Japan GCAP fighter program

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By Stephen Pope
| AeroTime Verified
Edgewing has secured a £4.6 billion ($6.1 billion) contract to advance development of the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), the next-generation fighter jet backed by Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom. The UK-based joint venture, created by BAE Systems, Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co., serves as the prime contractor and design authority for the GCAP aircraft. Italy, Japan and the UK are jointly funding the 18-month award, Edgewing said.
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Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

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By Stephen Pope
| AeroTime Verified
A small airplane crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper on June 26, 2026, striking the CITIC Tower in the Chinese capital’s central business district. The aircraft hit the upper section of the 528-meter tower, also known as China Zun, at around 18:00 local time, according to eyewitness accounts. Images and video posted online showed damage to the glass exterior of the building and debris falling toward the street below.
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