This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered Most

This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered Most

BY AEROXPLORER Published on July 26, 2026 0 COMMENTS

10. The UK Is Building Its Own AI, and Defense Giants Are All In

 

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BAE Systems, Thales UK, Leonardo UK and other defense giants are backing a UK-built AI model. Here's why they're moving away from foreign AI providers.

 

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9. Stranded for Five Hours: American Airlines Boeing 737-800 Diverts to Philadelphia With Low Fuel and Crew Times Out

 

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An American Airlines flight diverted to Philadelphia roughly 30 minutes before landing after declaring a low fuel situation.

 

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8. The Long Way Home: Boeing's 777X Nears Certification at Farnborough 2026, And Boeing Already Wants It to Fly Even Farther

 

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After thirteen years of delays, Boeing's 777X is finally approaching FAA certification at Farnborough 2026, even as the manufacturer works to extend the jet's range further, contends with Emirates' refusal of its earliest-built aircraft, and racks up new freighter orders.

 

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7. 12.6 Million Gallons by Sea: Southwest Airlines' Extraordinary Response to the Jet Fuel Supply Crisis

 

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Southwest Airlines turned to maritime shipping to move 12.6 million gallons of jet fuel, addressing supply worries at key hubs.

 

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6. NTSB Warns Ryanair CEO O'Leary Over Early Comments on Malta 737 Depressurization

 

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US investigators criticize Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary for premature public remarks about the cause of a Boeing 737 depressurization incident near Malta.

 

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5. Boeing Dismantles Emirates-Bound 777X to Avoid Costly Rework

 

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Boeing has scrapped an Emirates-bound 777X aircraft rather than absorb the substantial rework costs required to prepare it for delivery.

 

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4. Embraer Lands Orders for 28 E2 Jets at Farnborough as Abra Group Signs First Deal

 

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Embraer secured commitments for 28 E2 jets at the Farnborough Airshow, with Abra Group placing its first order for 20 E195-E2 aircraft.

 

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3. Riyadh Air Commits to 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, 6 Airbus A350-1000

 

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Riyadh Air firms up an order for 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including the 787-10 variant, expanding its widebody fleet ahead of launch.

 

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2. Inside the Volunteer Effort to Fly the First Lear Jet Again

 

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A Wichita nonprofit is restoring the first Lear Jet ever built to flying condition. Meet the volunteers bringing 23-003 back to life, decades after it first flew.

 

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1. LaGuardia Tower Alerts Pilots to Possible Shoulder-Fired Missile Threat Near Airport

 

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Air traffic controllers at LaGuardia warned inbound pilots about a reported rocket launcher near the airport. Authorities later cleared the alert.

 

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