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Qatar Airways Executive takes 2 more Gulfstream G700 private jets

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JANUARY 6, 2025

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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Embraer forecasts 10,500 jet and turboprop orders worth $680B by 2044

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JUNE 12, 2025

Embraer has forecasted that there will be 10,500 orders for new jets and turboprops over the next 20 years, estimating that the total value of these orders could hit US$680 billion. To meet rising demand, the global market will require 10,500 new aircraft with up to 150 seats, which includes 8,720 jets and 1,780 turboprops.

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Mexicana accepts delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2 regional jet

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JULY 1, 2025

Mexicana de Aviación, Mexico’s newly reinstated government-run carrier, has taken delivery of the first of 20 Embraer E2 regional jets. The delivery of the carrier’s first E190-E2 regional jet comes as the emerging airline establishes a foothold in the Mexican aviation scene with new aircraft and an expanding route network.

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

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DECEMBER 31, 2024

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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Flexjet orders $7 billion worth of Embraer executive jets

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FEBRUARY 5, 2025

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

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

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

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APRIL 1, 2025

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

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

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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China tests out 2 ‘flying wing’ 6th generation fighter jets on Boxing Day

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DECEMBER 27, 2024

While much of the world was recovering from Christmas Day overindulgence, China was offering a glimpse of not one but two 6th generation fighter jets. Via X In one of the clearest photos of the jet, the number 36 can be seen on the forward fuselage. China wanted these aircraft to be seen, and as a result, they have caused quite a stir.

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NTSB raises serious concerns over LEAP-1B engines on Boeing 737 MAX jets

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JUNE 19, 2025

LEAP-1B engines are used exclusively by Boeing 737 MAX jets while LEAP-1A and -1C engines are used on some variants of the A320neo family aircraft and COMAC C919s. The safety agency also issued additional recommendations to evaluate the potential for the same issue with LEAP-1A and -1C engines.

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FAA begins probe after United and Delta jets draw near on runway approach

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JANUARY 15, 2025

On approach the United Airlines aircraft was assigned runway 07R and the Delta jet was given clearance to land on runway 08. RELATED Southwest Airlines pauses hiring, most summer internships to cut costs: CNBC The post FAA begins probe after United and Delta jets draw near on runway approach appeared first on AeroTime.

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RoyalJet signs Airbus agreement for up to nine ACJ320neo corporate jets at MEBAA

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

Business aviation airline RoyalJet has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus at MEBAA Show 2024 for up to nine ACJ320neo corporate jets. Under the MoU announced on December 11, 2024, the deal includes the purchase of three ACJ320neo corporate jets and the option for six more, as first reported by Sawya.

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

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APRIL 17, 2025

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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Embraer Executive Jets CCO on the firm’s product strategy

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JANUARY 19, 2025

Keen to showcase its product range to prospects in the Middle East region, Embraer brought to the show two of its best-selling jets, namely the Phenom 300E and the Praetor 600. Picture: Embraer Friedrich kicked off our conversation with a short introduction about how the Embraer Executive Jets current product range came about.

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Airbus lines up new commercial jet CEO, Faury reaffirms aircraft delivery target

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Challenges with the Airbus supply chain meant that initial targets to deliver 75 A320 family jets and 10 A350s each month in 2026 slipped to 2027 and 2028, respectively. “We In June 2024, a target of 800 deliveries was revised by Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury to 770 aircraft.

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United receives first of six brand-new Aircastle leased Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

United Airlines has received the first of six brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets as part of an agreement with US-based lessor Aircastle. The first Boeing 737 MAX 9 was delivered from the planemakers production facilities in Seattle, Washington with the final five jets expected to arrive this month and into 2025.

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Onboard the SkyLady: Comlux Aviation CEO on operating the world’s largest VIP jets

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Zanetto explained how appetite for large executive jets in the region goes back quite a few years, even decades. To have a flying apartment, rather than a flying tube, explained Zanetto, referring to classical purpose-built business jets. After COVID, we have all seen that this is the place to be.

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Embraer’s E-Freighter E190F regional cargo jet receives full EASA certification

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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Embraers E-freighter, based on the Brazilian planemakers popular E190 regional jet, has received its European Authority for Aviation Safety (EASA) certification just four months after the type received full certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the US followed by the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC).

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Wheels Up finalizes acquisition of 17 Phenom jets, secures $332M from US bank

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Private jet operator Wheels Up has finalized the acquisition of 17 Embraer Phenom aircraft as part of the company’s fleet modernization strategy, as announced in October 2024.

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First production Bombardier Global 8000 private jet clears first flight hurdle

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MAY 21, 2025

The first production Bombardier Global 8000 private jet has successfully completed its first flight, clearing the way for its entry-into-service (EIS) in the second half of 2025. The Global 8000 aircraft remains to be finalized and certified this year.

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Malaysia Airlines welcomes first of 20 Airbus A330neo jets in Kuala Lumpa

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The first of 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft due to join the Malaysia Airlines fleet has arrived at Kuala Lumpa Airport (KUL) after the jet was officially handed over in Toulouse, France.

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Gulfstream Aerospace’s G700 business jet sets 700 city-pair speed records

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APRIL 28, 2025

On April 22, 2025, Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace announced that its global fleet of business jets has achieved an industry-leading 700 city-pair speed records. The G800 is being marketed as the worlds longest-range business jet, as it is capable of flying nonstop for 8,200 nautical miles (15,186 km) while sustaining speeds of Mach 0.87.

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China Airlines nears decision on Airbus and Boeing long-haul jet order: Reuters

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

RELATED China Airlines evaluates next large widebody order, A350 and 777X contenders The post China Airlines nears decision on Airbus and Boeing long-haul jet order: Reuters appeared first on AeroTime.

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China Airlines looking to invest $2 billion in fleet expansion, Airbus jets

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JUNE 26, 2025

The post China Airlines looking to invest $2 billion in fleet expansion, Airbus jets appeared first on AeroTime. Another Taiwanese carrier, Starlux Airlines, is also expanding its long-haul network out of Taipei (TPE) and placed an order for 10 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft during the 2025 Paris Air Show.

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Pegasus Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX-10 jets, takes options for 100 more

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

The order, which had been kept firmly under the radar and took many in the industry by surprise, brings the total orders of the 737 MAX variant to more than 1,200 jets.

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Bombardier delivers 1,000th super-midsize jet to JM Family Enterprises

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Canadian manufacturer Bombardier has announced the delivery of its 1,000th super-mid-size aircraft, a Challenger 3500 business jet, to JM Family Enterprises, an automotive company. This makes Bombardier the only business jet manufacturer to publish EPDs for its models.

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United Airlines rolls out Starlink WiFi connectivity on its regional jet fleet

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MARCH 10, 2025

In January 2025, the Chicago-based carrier announced an accelerated timeline to bring Starlink to more passengers by deploying the system on its regional jet fleet.

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Korean Air and Boeing finally sign off on ‘landmark order’ for up to 50 new jets

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MARCH 27, 2025

Korean Air and Boeing have finally signed off on a long-anticipated order for up to 50 brand-new widebody jets, having first announced the potential agreement at Farnborough Airshow last year. Boeing has described the agreement as a landmark order between two companies with a business partnership that stretches back half a century.

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Embraer E2 jet becomes the largest aircraft to ever land at London-City Airport

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MARCH 27, 2025

At 12:01 local time, an Embraer E195-E2 regional jet operated by Helvetic Airways and registered HB-AZI touched down at the airport, simultaneously taking a place in the airports history books.

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KLM cancels long-haul flights after Boeing 787 maintenance issues ground 7 jets

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MAY 5, 2025

The post KLM cancels long-haul flights after Boeing 787 maintenance issues ground 7 jets appeared first on AeroTime. The airline said it will carry out maintenance on the affected 787s according to the right guidelines as soon as possible.

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Air Canada confirms third order for Airbus A220-300s, secures five more jets

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

Air Canada has confirmed its third order with Airbus for A220-300 aircraft, after first announcing plans to purchase the single-aisle jet in 2016. On December 20, 2024, five years after taking delivery of its first Airbus A220 , Airbus announced in a statement that Air Canada had signed a new firm order for five more.

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EGYPTAIR expands Dubai Airshow Airbus A350 order to 16 jets at Paris Air Show

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JUNE 18, 2025

EGYPTAIR has increased an order it signed at Dubai Airshow in 2023, for 10 Airbus A350-900s to 16 widebody jets almost two years later at Paris Air Show. On June 18, 2026, Airbus confirmed that EGYPTAIR has disclosed a firm order for an additional six A350-900s as “part of its expansion strategy to meet growing demand for air travel”.

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Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighter jet disappears during tactical operation

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MARCH 4, 2025

A Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50 fighter jet has disappeared during an overnight tactical operation. Maria Consuelo Castillo said: “The PAF is conducting extensive and thorough search operations, utilizing all available resources to locate the missing jet fighter aircraft. The PAF currently owns 12 FA-50 fighter jets.

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Volocopter teams up with Jet Systems to bring eVTOL aircraft services to Paris

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The German electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Volocopter is teaming up with Jet Systems Hlicoptres Services to launch air taxi operations in France, starting with Paris. We are excited to partner with Jet Systems and secure eVTOL operations in Paris, where we have invested our efforts for many years.

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Captain Stefano Miotto’s journey from fighter jets to ACMI with Avion Express

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JANUARY 27, 2025

Captain TRI/TRE Stefano Miotto exemplifies this, sharing how his transition from a fighter jet pilot in a renowned aerobatic team to a Captain at Avion Express has broadened his aviation career and enriched his experience. Apply today and become part of a company that values its people and provides a world of possibilities.

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Two Boeing jets return to US from China amid tariff war

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APRIL 22, 2025

The post Two Boeing jets return to US from China amid tariff war appeared first on AeroTime. This order impacts major airlines such as Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern, which have a combined total of 179 Boeing aircraft scheduled for delivery from 2025 to 2027.

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Beyond Aero modifies hydrogen-electric future private jet design

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MARCH 18, 2025

According to Beyond Aero, these changes will also enhance the cost profile of the executive jet the company is developing. This is due in part to the expected lower cost of hydrogen, which Beyond Aero projects to be 65% cheaper than synthetic sustainable aviation fuel and 17% cheaper than Jet A1 by 2030.

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Inside the new Wizz Air cabin set to feature on revolutionary long-range jets

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

WIzz Air The Airbus A321XLR will enable operators to provide non-stop long-haul services around the world where demand is insufficient to fill an entire widebody jet. It has been regarded as a gamechanger for single-aisle aircraft. The aircraft is capable of flying 4,700 nautical miles for up to 11 hours.

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New opening for Embraer E2 aircraft as East Asian regulator certifies jets

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APRIL 16, 2025

RELATED Embraer confirms LOTAMS as its first authorized European E2 service center The post New opening for Embraer E2 aircraft as East Asian regulator certifies jets appeared first on AeroTime. Asia Pacific is the largest international market for passenger flows from Mongolia, followed by Europe and North America.

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Qatar Executive to fly Gulfstream G650ER fleet with Starlink connectivity

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Qatar Airways private jet charter division, Qatar Executive, has released plans for its fleet of Gulfstream G650ER to fly with Starlink connectivity. The private jet charter firm plans to roll out Elon Musks Starlink across the rest of its Gulfstream fleet over the next 18 months. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer.

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PH Air Force grounds FA-50 fighter jet fleet following mountain range crash

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MARCH 5, 2025

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) grounded its fleet of FA-50 fighter jets following a mountain range crash that killed two of its pilots. The crash site is located some 380 kilometers south of Benito Ebuen Air Base (CEB) in Mactan, Cebu, where the fighter jet was supposed to have landed.

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Teaser: Transavia shares images of upcoming Airbus A321neo retro jet

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MARCH 27, 2025

At the start of January 2025, AeroTime reported that the Dutch leisure airline Transavia would be unveiling one of its new Airbus A321neos in a special retro jet livery during 2025 to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the airline, a milestone which is due to be celebrated on October 21, 2025.

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Corporate jet skids off runway in Oregon, crashes into water

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APRIL 8, 2025

The post Corporate jet skids off runway in Oregon, crashes into water appeared first on AeroTime. SkyWest, which operates United Express flights to and from San Francisco had originally canceled its daily flight. However, it was reinstated with an hour’s delay for the afternoon.

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Medical air ambulance crash in Philadelphia claims six lives

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FEBRUARY 1, 2025

A Jet Rescue Learjet 55 ambulance aircraft crashed violently moments after takeoff from North Philadelphia Airport (PNE/KPNE) on January 31, 2025. The Bombardier Learjet 55, registered in Mexico as XA-UCI and operating under the call sign Med Jets 56, was completely destroyed upon impact.

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Qatar Airways Executive takes 2 more Gulfstream G700 private jets

Embraer forecasts 10,500 jet and turboprop orders worth $680B by 2044

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Mexicana accepts delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2 regional jet

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

Flexjet orders $7 billion worth of Embraer executive jets

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

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

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

China tests out 2 ‘flying wing’ 6th generation fighter jets on Boxing Day

NTSB raises serious concerns over LEAP-1B engines on Boeing 737 MAX jets

FAA begins probe after United and Delta jets draw near on runway approach

RoyalJet signs Airbus agreement for up to nine ACJ320neo corporate jets at MEBAA

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

Embraer Executive Jets CCO on the firm’s product strategy

Airbus lines up new commercial jet CEO, Faury reaffirms aircraft delivery target

United receives first of six brand-new Aircastle leased Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets

Onboard the SkyLady: Comlux Aviation CEO on operating the world’s largest VIP jets

Embraer’s E-Freighter E190F regional cargo jet receives full EASA certification

Wheels Up finalizes acquisition of 17 Phenom jets, secures $332M from US bank

First production Bombardier Global 8000 private jet clears first flight hurdle

Malaysia Airlines welcomes first of 20 Airbus A330neo jets in Kuala Lumpa

Gulfstream Aerospace’s G700 business jet sets 700 city-pair speed records

China Airlines nears decision on Airbus and Boeing long-haul jet order: Reuters

China Airlines looking to invest $2 billion in fleet expansion, Airbus jets

Pegasus Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX-10 jets, takes options for 100 more

Bombardier delivers 1,000th super-midsize jet to JM Family Enterprises

United Airlines rolls out Starlink WiFi connectivity on its regional jet fleet

Korean Air and Boeing finally sign off on ‘landmark order’ for up to 50 new jets

Embraer E2 jet becomes the largest aircraft to ever land at London-City Airport

KLM cancels long-haul flights after Boeing 787 maintenance issues ground 7 jets

Air Canada confirms third order for Airbus A220-300s, secures five more jets

EGYPTAIR expands Dubai Airshow Airbus A350 order to 16 jets at Paris Air Show

Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighter jet disappears during tactical operation

Volocopter teams up with Jet Systems to bring eVTOL aircraft services to Paris

Captain Stefano Miotto’s journey from fighter jets to ACMI with Avion Express

Two Boeing jets return to US from China amid tariff war

Beyond Aero modifies hydrogen-electric future private jet design

Inside the new Wizz Air cabin set to feature on revolutionary long-range jets

New opening for Embraer E2 aircraft as East Asian regulator certifies jets

Qatar Executive to fly Gulfstream G650ER fleet with Starlink connectivity

PH Air Force grounds FA-50 fighter jet fleet following mountain range crash

Teaser: Transavia shares images of upcoming Airbus A321neo retro jet

Corporate jet skids off runway in Oregon, crashes into water

Medical air ambulance crash in Philadelphia claims six lives

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