Executives from SpaceX, Boeing, and Lockheed are among those attending a White House event today, MS Now reports.
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Trump Flies Modified Air Force One
Air Force One footage. Trump is flying the newly modified Boeing 747-8, on his trip to North Dakota today.
Israel Arms Sales to Qatar, Saudi Arabia
According to Haaretz,
Israeli defense firms supplied advanced military systems to Qatar and Saudi Arabia despite no formal diplomatic ties.
Qatar received Elbit's C-MUSIC aircraft defense systems for VIP jets.
Both countries also acquired Israeli-made combat helmets, night-vision systems, and components for their F-15 fleets through contracts with Boeing.
Boeing 747 Unveiled for Air Force One
The Boeing 747 that will be converted for use as Air Force One was unveiled, following its transfer from the Qatari government.
Boeing Confirms Two Employees in B-52 Crash
Boeing Statement on B-52 Crash:
We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of the eight crew members who lost their lives in the B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base, California. It is with great sadness that we confirm two Boeing employees were among those on board. We are in contact with their families and are offering support.
Israel Receives First KC-46 Tanker
Israel's first Boeing KC-46 "Gideon" refueling tanker has arrived from the U.S. The KC-46 outperforms Israel's existing tanker fleet in both fuel capacity and the number of aircraft it can refuel at once, boosting range for F-35s, F-15s, and F-16s. A minimum of six are expected.
Israel Receives First KC-46 Tanker
Israel takes delivery of its first KC-46 refueling tanker this week, the first of 8 ordered from Boeing. The IAF has designated the aircraft "Gideon." It begins the phaseout of the aging Re'em tankers that have been in service for 60 years.
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Italy Signs €1.4B Airbus Tanker Deal
Italy dropped Boeing's KC-46 Pegasus and signed a €1.4 billion contract with Airbus for six A330 MRTT tankers. Rome originally chose the KC-46 in 2022, canceled it in 2024. Italy is the 19th nation on the A330 platform.
Trump Announces Boeing GE Deals With China
Trump announced major Boeing and GE deals with China covering hundreds of aircraft and engines, calling it potentially the largest order in history.
Trump: Xi Agrees to Buy 200 Boeing Jets
Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping has agreed to purchase "200 big ones" from Boeing as part of trade discussions between the two nations.
Jury Awards $49.5M in Boeing 737 Crash
An Illinois jury awarded $49.5 million in damages to the family of Samya Rose Stumo, a 24-year-old American who died in the March 10, 2019, crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 (a Boeing 737 MAX 8).
Trump to Extend US-China Tariff Truce
Trump to extend the U.S.-China tariff truce and announce major Boeing orders from Beijing during his visit with Xi. - CNBC
Qatar-Gifted 747 to Join Air Force One
The U.S. Air Force is targeting a Fourth of July delivery for a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar to join the Air Force One fleet ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary, a U.S. official and a source familiar with the program told Reuters. (Corrected image)
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Israel's First KC-46 Tanker Completes Test Flight
The first of 6 new Boeing KC-46 Pegasus tankers ordered by Israel has completed its initial test flight in the U.S., the Defense Ministry says.
The aircraft will replace the IDF’s aging Boeing 707 fleet and be fitted with Israeli systems, extending range and supporting air superiority across all fronts.
KC-135 Lands at RAF Mildenhall Damaged
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanke arrives at RAF Mildenhall with heavy shrapnel damage visible across the aircraft.
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Pentagon Triples PAC-3 MSE Production
The Pentagon has signed a 7-year deal with Boeing and Lockheed Martin to triple production of PAC-3 MSE missile seekers. - Reuters
IRGC Threatens U.S. Companies in Region
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they will target U.S. companies in the region.
The 18 companies named include Microsoft, Google, Apple, Intel, IBM, Tesla and Boeing.
“These companies should expect the destruction of their respective units in exchange for each terror act in Iran, starting from 8 PM Tehran time on Wednesday, April 1,” the IRGC said.