aviation   Orders   Airbus   Airbus A320   Airlines  
AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Scoot firms and option exercises for 11 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, with deliveries starting 2028

Scoot has placed a firm order for five Airbus A320neo-family aircraft and exercised options for six more, taking its total orderbook to 20 jets. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2028 as the low-cost carrier expands short- and medium-haul capacity.

2026-05-07T05:29:20.359677-07:00
defense   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Deals  
Aviation Week • Chen Chuanren

U.S. OKs Philippines For Bell 505 Helicopter Training Package

By Aviation Week: The U.S. State Department has approved the Philippines’ request for a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X training package, valued at approximately $150 million.

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2026-05-06T11:00:30.678477-07:00
aviation   eVTOL   Middle East   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Archer Aviation  
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UAE Regulator And Archer Move To Streamlined Approach for Certifying Midnight in the UAE

By news.archer.com: The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has transitioned Archer’s Midnight aircraft into a Restricted Type Certificate (RTC) program, advancing the regulatory path for the aircraft's entry into service in the UAE.

2026-05-07T06:14:41.637922-07:00
defense   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Qatar-gifted Air Force One to arrive ahead of Fourth of July

By AeroTime: A Boeing 747-8i gifted to the United States by Qatar is expected to make its grand entrance as Air Force One before the US’ historic 250-year anniversary.

2026-05-07T05:29:16.933424-07:00