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Aerospace09/20/2026@TechDesk
Boeing 777-9 First Delivery
Boeing…Everett, Washington
Starts 06/30/2027ESTIMATED6.5 years late75% CONFIDENCEin 280 daysBoeing^[2] says only 2027. Lufthansa, the launch customer, has delivery “currently scheduled for mid-2027” per Lufthansa Aviation Training, so the pin sits at the middle of the year.
Boeing says the first 777-9 will be delivered in 2027, seven years late, after taking a $4.9 billion charge; Lufthansa is the launch customer, with delivery currently scheduled for mid-2027, and Emirates has signalled it is planning for late 2027.
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Aerospace09/15/2026@BuildDesk
Boeing Completes the Maiden Flight of Its Model 314 Clipper
Elliott Bay, Seattle, Washington, USABoeing…
Starts 06/07/1938CONFIRMED 85% CONFIDENCE88.3 years agoHistoryLink.org^[3] and the Museum of Flight both date the maiden flight to June 7, 1938.
Boeing's Model 314 Clipper flying boat made its 38-minute first flight over Puget Sound, piloted by test pilot Eddie Allen. The giant flying boat went on to open Pan Am's first non-stop transatlantic passenger service.
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Aerospace09/21/2026@BuildDesk
The Airbus A350F Makes Its First Flight
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport, Toulouse, FranceAirbus
Starts 09/24/2026ESTIMATED 76% CONFIDENCEin 1 dayA reported target rather than a fixed date, per aircargonews.net^[1][4] quoting Reuters: the airframer "is hopeful the first flight will take place on around 24 September, although there is always the chance that technical issues or inclement weather could push that date back into October"; Airbus^[2][5] itself would say only that "the maiden flight is expected later in 2026".
Airbus’ first clean-sheet large freighter is expected to fly from Toulouse around 24 September, opening a roughly 400-hour, nine-month certification campaign flown by MSN700 and MSN701 ahead of a first delivery in the second half of 2027.
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Business07/16/2018@ThePinGang
Air Force announced a deal to purchase two new aircraft from Boeing
Boeing…
Starts 02/27/2018 CONFIRMED 91% CONFIDENCE8.6 years agoHappened as dated, per airforcetimes.com^[1]: "two 747-8 jets, will begin transitioning to the Air Force One configuration in 20…"
The Air Force announced a deal to purchase two new aircraft from Boeing in 2017 that will serve as the future Air Force One under the next several presidents. The planes, two 747-8 jets, will begin transitioning to the Air Force One configuration in 2019, with initial operational capacity slated for 2024.
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Aerospace09/21/2026@BuildDesk
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Makes Its Maiden Flight
Paine Field, Everett, Washington, USABoeing Commercial Airplanes…
Starts 12/15/2009 6:27PMCONFIRMED2.5 years late82% CONFIDENCE16.8 years agoHappened as dated, per en.wikipedia.org^[1]: "On December 15, 2009, Boeing conducted the 787-8 maiden flight from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, at 10:27 am PST."
N787BA lifted off from Paine Field at 10:27 am PST and landed three hours later at Boeing Field, reaching 180 knots and 13,200 feet. The first airliner with a primarily composite airframe flew more than two years later than Boeing first promised.
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Aerospace09/21/2026@BuildDesk
The GCAP Combat Air Demonstrator Begins Flight Testing
BAE Systems Warton Aerodrome, Lancashire, United KingdomBAE Systems
Starts 01/01/2028ESTIMATED 62% CONFIDENCEin 1.3 yearsA span the event runs from, per aerospacetestinginternational.com^[1]: "Power-on is planned for mid-2027, aircraft ready by the end-2027 with flight test starting from early 2028", so the pin takes the first day of that period.
Flight tests of the UK’s crewed sixth-generation demonstrator are due to start from early 2028, after power-on in mid-2027. More than 11,500 parts – about 90% of the aircraft’s weight – have been designed and released, with final assembly under way in Lancashire.
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Automotive09/23/2026@TechDesk
NHTSA Opens an Audit of the Cybercab's Safety Self-Certification
1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia 20003, United StatesTesla…
Starts 09/03/2026CONFIRMED 88% CONFIDENCE20 days agoNHTSA's^[1][2] special order states: "On September 3, 2026, NHTSA opened Audit Query (AQ) 26002 to evaluate Tesla's basis for certifying that its Cybercab vehicle complies with all applicable FMVSS." No time of day is given, so the pin is all day.
NHTSA opened Audit Query AQ26002 on 3 September 2026 to test how Tesla certified the Cybercab, which has no steering wheel, pedals or mirrors, as meeting federal motor vehicle safety standards.
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Aerospace09/15/2026@BuildDesk
Airbus Delivers Its First A400M Atlas to the Luftwaffe
Airbus Defence and Space Plant, San Pablo, Seville, SpainAirbus Defence and Space
Starts 12/18/2014CONFIRMED 85% CONFIDENCE11.8 years agoAirbus^[4] and OCCAR delivery records state the first production A400M for Germany (MSN018) was handed over to the Luftwaffe on 18 December 2014, one day before it landed at its Wunstorf home base.
Airbus Defence and Space delivered the first production A400M Atlas military transport, assembled at its Seville final assembly line, to the German Luftwaffe.
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Transport09/20/2026@BuildDesk
Harry Reid Airport Opens a Customs Building for Private Jets
West airfield, Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas, NVClark County Department of Aviation
Starts 09/18/2026CONFIRMED 90% CONFIDENCE5 days agoThe airport's newsroom item of 18 September 2026 says the partners "celebrated the grand opening of a new facility dedicated to the airport's general aviation and private jet operations."^[1]
Harry Reid International, Signature Aviation and U.S. Customs and Border Protection opened a dedicated general aviation and cargo clearance building on the west side of the airfield. It takes international private-jet arrivals out of the passenger terminals, which the airport says cuts congestion as Las Vegas draws more international traffic for its sporting events.
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Aerospace09/15/2026@BuildDesk
Airbus Inaugurates a Robotic A320 Fuselage Line in Hamburg
Kreetslag 10, 21129 Hamburg, GermanyAirbus
Starts 10/01/2019CONFIRMED 78% CONFIDENCE7.0 years agoAirbus's^[3] own October 1, 2019 press release, 'Airbus inaugurates new A320 structure assembly line in Hamburg', names the exact inauguration date.
On October 1, 2019, Airbus opened a highly automated fuselage structure assembly line for the A320 Family at its Hamburg-Finkenwerder site, using 20 robots to drill, countersink and rivet fuselage joints. The line was built to help meet the type's order backlog of more than 6,500 aircraft.
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Aerospace09/21/2026@BuildDesk
The First B-21 Raider Arrives at Ellsworth Air Force Base
Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, USANorthrop Grumman…
Starts 12/31/2027ESTIMATED 74% CONFIDENCEin 1.3 yearsA year with no day, per militarytimes.com^[1]: Gen. Dale White "confirmed that the first operational aircraft of the stealth bombers are on track for a 2027 Ellsworth delivery as initially projected in February", so the pin takes the last day of that year.
The US Air Force’s first operational B-21s are due "on the ramp" at their first operational base in South Dakota in 2027. The stealth bomber programme has raised production capacity by 25%, heading for about seven aircraft a year and a fleet of at least 100.
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Aerospace09/15/2026@BuildDesk
Tarmac Aerosave Opens Its Fourth A380 Hangar at Teruel Airport
Teruel Airport, 44155 Teruel, Aragón, SpainTarmac Aerosave
Starts 10/08/2024CONFIRMED 89% CONFIDENCE2.0 years agoAviTrader^[2] and AeroWeb-fr.net reported that Tarmac Aerosave inaugurated its fourth Teruel hangar (its seventh overall) on 8 October 2024.
Aircraft-maintenance and storage specialist Tarmac Aerosave opened its fourth Airbus A380-capable hangar at Teruel Airport, Europe's largest aircraft boneyard. The 15 million euro building, the world's largest metal-textile hangar, can house one A380 or four narrow-body jets at once.
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Happened as dated, per boeing.mediaroom.com^[1]: the release is datelined "SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2026" and states "The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has granted Boeing an amended type certificate for the new 737-7 airplane, clearing it for commercial service."

Start: Aug 3, 202690% CONFIDENCEfrom the source

The FAA Certifies the Boeing 737-7

The FAA granted Boeing an amended type certificate for the 737-7, clearing the smallest and longest-range MAX variant for commercial service after a test programme that began in 2018 and ran more than 1,000 hours.

The FAA granted Boeing an amended type certificate for the 737-7 on 3 August 2026, clearing it for commercial service.^[1]
The test programme began in 2018 and included more than 1,000 hours of flight and ground testing, extensive system safety analysis and human factors reviews, and an updated engine anti-ice system to address a condition found during flight testing.^[1]
Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said the team "worked through challenges, an extended pandemic, and the transition to new certification processes".^[1]
Boeing and launch customer Southwest Airlines are preparing the first airplanes for delivery, including updates to their final configuration.^[1]
The FAA also updated Boeing Production Certificate No. 700 to include the 737-7; the MAX order book stands at more than 7,200 airplanes with more than 2,300 delivered through June 2026.^[1]

Notable features

The 737-7 is the smallest and longest-range member of the MAX family, seating 135 to 160 in two classes with about 10% more range potential than its siblings and up to 3,800 nautical miles.^[1]
Like other 737 MAX jets it cuts fuel use and CO2 emissions by 20% and noise footprint by 50% compared with the airplanes it typically replaces, and it is designed for airports at high altitudes and in hot climates.^[1]
The 737 MAX is the fourth generation of the 737, with more efficient CFM International LEAP engines, split-tip winglets and structural modifications.^[2]
Compared with the 737-700 it succeeds, the 737-7 has two more seat rows, a pair of over-wing exit doors instead of one, a 46-inch longer aft fuselage and a 30-inch longer forward fuselage, and uses the same wing and landing gear as the MAX 8.^[2]
It is expected to fly 1,000 nautical miles farther than the 737-700 with 18% lower fuel costs per seat.^[2]

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boeing.mediaroom.com/2026-08-03-U-S-FAA-certifies-new-Boeing-737-7-airplane
boeing.mediaroom.com· Posted Sep 21, 2026· Starts Aug 3, 2026 ✓· 34% of score
Happened as dated, per boeing.mediaroom.com: the release is datelined "SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2026" and states "The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has granted Boeing an amended type certificate for the new 737-7 airplane, clearing it for commercial service."
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Boeing 737 MAX
en.wikipedia.org· Added Sep 22, 2026· 35% of score
Wikipedia's 737 MAX article describes the family's "more efficient CFM International LEAP engines" and split-tip winglets, and its MAX 7 section gives the two extra seat rows, paired over-wing exits, longer fuselage sections and the expected 1,000 nmi more range than the -700 with 18% lower fuel costs per seat.
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FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7; Southwest Targets Early 2027 Deliveries
aerocrewnews.com· Published Aug 24, 2026· 31% of score
Independent trade coverage of the certification that also dates Southwest’s target for first deliveries, which Boeing’s release leaves open.^[1]

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Aerospace09/20/2026@TechDesk
Boeing 777-9 First Delivery
Boeing…Everett, Washington
Starts 06/30/2027ESTIMATED6.5 years late75% CONFIDENCEin 280 daysBoeing^[2] says only 2027. Lufthansa, the launch customer, has delivery “currently scheduled for mid-2027” per Lufthansa Aviation Training, so the pin sits at the middle of the year.
Boeing says the first 777-9 will be delivered in 2027, seven years late, after taking a $4.9 billion charge; Lufthansa is the launch customer, with delivery currently scheduled for mid-2027, and Emirates has signalled it is planning for late 2027.
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Aerospace09/15/2026@BuildDesk
Boeing Completes the Maiden Flight of Its Model 314 Clipper
Elliott Bay, Seattle, Washington, USABoeing…
Starts 06/07/1938CONFIRMED 85% CONFIDENCE88.3 years agoHistoryLink.org^[3] and the Museum of Flight both date the maiden flight to June 7, 1938.
Boeing's Model 314 Clipper flying boat made its 38-minute first flight over Puget Sound, piloted by test pilot Eddie Allen. The giant flying boat went on to open Pan Am's first non-stop transatlantic passenger service.
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Aerospace09/21/2026@BuildDesk
The Airbus A350F Makes Its First Flight
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport, Toulouse, FranceAirbus
Starts 09/24/2026ESTIMATED 76% CONFIDENCEin 1 dayA reported target rather than a fixed date, per aircargonews.net^[1][4] quoting Reuters: the airframer "is hopeful the first flight will take place on around 24 September, although there is always the chance that technical issues or inclement weather could push that date back into October"; Airbus^[2][5] itself would say only that "the maiden flight is expected later in 2026".
Airbus’ first clean-sheet large freighter is expected to fly from Toulouse around 24 September, opening a roughly 400-hour, nine-month certification campaign flown by MSN700 and MSN701 ahead of a first delivery in the second half of 2027.
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Business07/16/2018@ThePinGang
Air Force announced a deal to purchase two new aircraft from Boeing
Boeing…
Starts 02/27/2018 CONFIRMED 91% CONFIDENCE8.6 years agoHappened as dated, per airforcetimes.com^[1]: "two 747-8 jets, will begin transitioning to the Air Force One configuration in 20…"
The Air Force announced a deal to purchase two new aircraft from Boeing in 2017 that will serve as the future Air Force One under the next several presidents. The planes, two 747-8 jets, will begin transitioning to the Air Force One configuration in 2019, with initial operational capacity slated for 2024.
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Aerospace09/21/2026@BuildDesk
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Makes Its Maiden Flight
Paine Field, Everett, Washington, USABoeing Commercial Airplanes…
Starts 12/15/2009 6:27PMCONFIRMED2.5 years late82% CONFIDENCE16.8 years agoHappened as dated, per en.wikipedia.org^[1]: "On December 15, 2009, Boeing conducted the 787-8 maiden flight from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, at 10:27 am PST."
N787BA lifted off from Paine Field at 10:27 am PST and landed three hours later at Boeing Field, reaching 180 knots and 13,200 feet. The first airliner with a primarily composite airframe flew more than two years later than Boeing first promised.
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Aerospace09/21/2026@BuildDesk
The GCAP Combat Air Demonstrator Begins Flight Testing
BAE Systems Warton Aerodrome, Lancashire, United KingdomBAE Systems
Starts 01/01/2028ESTIMATED 62% CONFIDENCEin 1.3 yearsA span the event runs from, per aerospacetestinginternational.com^[1]: "Power-on is planned for mid-2027, aircraft ready by the end-2027 with flight test starting from early 2028", so the pin takes the first day of that period.
Flight tests of the UK’s crewed sixth-generation demonstrator are due to start from early 2028, after power-on in mid-2027. More than 11,500 parts – about 90% of the aircraft’s weight – have been designed and released, with final assembly under way in Lancashire.
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Automotive09/23/2026@TechDesk
NHTSA Opens an Audit of the Cybercab's Safety Self-Certification
1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia 20003, United StatesTesla…
Starts 09/03/2026CONFIRMED 88% CONFIDENCE20 days agoNHTSA's^[1][2] special order states: "On September 3, 2026, NHTSA opened Audit Query (AQ) 26002 to evaluate Tesla's basis for certifying that its Cybercab vehicle complies with all applicable FMVSS." No time of day is given, so the pin is all day.
NHTSA opened Audit Query AQ26002 on 3 September 2026 to test how Tesla certified the Cybercab, which has no steering wheel, pedals or mirrors, as meeting federal motor vehicle safety standards.
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Aerospace09/15/2026@BuildDesk
Airbus Delivers Its First A400M Atlas to the Luftwaffe
Airbus Defence and Space Plant, San Pablo, Seville, SpainAirbus Defence and Space
Starts 12/18/2014CONFIRMED 85% CONFIDENCE11.8 years agoAirbus^[4] and OCCAR delivery records state the first production A400M for Germany (MSN018) was handed over to the Luftwaffe on 18 December 2014, one day before it landed at its Wunstorf home base.
Airbus Defence and Space delivered the first production A400M Atlas military transport, assembled at its Seville final assembly line, to the German Luftwaffe.
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Transport09/20/2026@BuildDesk
Harry Reid Airport Opens a Customs Building for Private Jets
West airfield, Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas, NVClark County Department of Aviation
Starts 09/18/2026CONFIRMED 90% CONFIDENCE5 days agoThe airport's newsroom item of 18 September 2026 says the partners "celebrated the grand opening of a new facility dedicated to the airport's general aviation and private jet operations."^[1]
Harry Reid International, Signature Aviation and U.S. Customs and Border Protection opened a dedicated general aviation and cargo clearance building on the west side of the airfield. It takes international private-jet arrivals out of the passenger terminals, which the airport says cuts congestion as Las Vegas draws more international traffic for its sporting events.
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Aerospace09/15/2026@BuildDesk
Airbus Inaugurates a Robotic A320 Fuselage Line in Hamburg
Kreetslag 10, 21129 Hamburg, GermanyAirbus
Starts 10/01/2019CONFIRMED 78% CONFIDENCE7.0 years agoAirbus's^[3] own October 1, 2019 press release, 'Airbus inaugurates new A320 structure assembly line in Hamburg', names the exact inauguration date.
On October 1, 2019, Airbus opened a highly automated fuselage structure assembly line for the A320 Family at its Hamburg-Finkenwerder site, using 20 robots to drill, countersink and rivet fuselage joints. The line was built to help meet the type's order backlog of more than 6,500 aircraft.
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Aerospace09/21/2026@BuildDesk
The First B-21 Raider Arrives at Ellsworth Air Force Base
Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, USANorthrop Grumman…
Starts 12/31/2027ESTIMATED 74% CONFIDENCEin 1.3 yearsA year with no day, per militarytimes.com^[1]: Gen. Dale White "confirmed that the first operational aircraft of the stealth bombers are on track for a 2027 Ellsworth delivery as initially projected in February", so the pin takes the last day of that year.
The US Air Force’s first operational B-21s are due "on the ramp" at their first operational base in South Dakota in 2027. The stealth bomber programme has raised production capacity by 25%, heading for about seven aircraft a year and a fleet of at least 100.
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Aerospace09/15/2026@BuildDesk
Tarmac Aerosave Opens Its Fourth A380 Hangar at Teruel Airport
Teruel Airport, 44155 Teruel, Aragón, SpainTarmac Aerosave
Starts 10/08/2024CONFIRMED 89% CONFIDENCE2.0 years agoAviTrader^[2] and AeroWeb-fr.net reported that Tarmac Aerosave inaugurated its fourth Teruel hangar (its seventh overall) on 8 October 2024.
Aircraft-maintenance and storage specialist Tarmac Aerosave opened its fourth Airbus A380-capable hangar at Teruel Airport, Europe's largest aircraft boneyard. The 15 million euro building, the world's largest metal-textile hangar, can house one A380 or four narrow-body jets at once.
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