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Boom CEO claims China in the race as plans for COMAC supersonic jet emerge

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Boom Supersonic CEO and Founder, Blake Scholl has claimed that China has entered the race as plans for a COMAC supersonic jet emerged. The proposed supersonic jet would have a range of 6,800 miles (10,944 km), configured for between 28 and 48 passengers with the capability to travel between Shanghai and Los Angeles in five hours.

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Gulfstream’s state-of-the-art G800 jet given FAA, EASA type certificationĀ 

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Gulfstream Aerospace announced on April 16, 2025, that the G800, its newest ultra-long-range executive jet, has received its type certification from both the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

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Qatar Airways Executive takes 2 more Gulfstream G700 private jets

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RELATED Exclusive look inside Qatar Airways first Gulfstream G700 private jet in Paris The gamechanging Gulfstream G700 The G700 is the evolution of the highly successful G650 private jet, with a three-meter longer fuselage, allowing for up to five separate areas inside.

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Flexjet orders $7 billion worth of Embraer executive jetsĀ 

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The exact breakdown of the order, announced on February 5, 2025, and is worth US$7 billion at catalogue prices, has not yet been confirmed, although it includes some Phenom 300E light jets as well as an unspecified quantity of the larger Praetor 500 and 600. Praetor 600 cabin.

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Gonzaga basketball team jet narrowly avoids collision with Delta flight at LAXĀ 

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A private jet carrying the Gonzaga University mens basketball team nearly collided with another aircraft that was taking off at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). LAX ATC urgently called out to a Key Lime Air jet as a Delta jet took off from runway 24L. STOP STOP STOP! Was this a runway incursion?

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New UK Air Passenger Duty rules include 50% rise for private jet flyers

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New Air Passenger Duty (APD) rules announced in the UK will mean higher prices for both commercial flyers and private jet passengers. At present, the higher rate only applies to jets of 20 tons or more that are equipped to seat fewer than 19 passengers.

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Fighter jets escort American Airlines flight to Rome after bomb threat: video

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An American Airlines flight traveling from New York to Delhi made a sudden diversion midair and was escorted to Rome by fighter jets due to a security issue on board. Video footage of the escort circulated on social media, showing the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner being followed by two Italian Eurofighter Typhoon jets.

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