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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Flexjet takes first Embraer Praetor 600E from 182-jet order

Embraer has delivered the first updated Praetor 600E super-midsize business jet to Flexjet, launching deliveries under the fractional operator’s 182-aircraft order. The handover marks the start of a significant fleet commitment between the business aviation companies.

Airline Economics • Lavanya Ahire

Embraer delivers first Praetor 600E to Flexjet

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2026-09-18T05:36:42.434476-07:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Exclusive: Space Cargo Unlimited Booked a Third of its Starfall Capacity

By Payload: Space Cargo Unlimited secured a dedicated mission on SpaceX’s new Starfall reentry vehicle, and it's already booked a third of the vehicle.

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2026-09-18T05:36:05.517915-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Danish F-35s land in Greenland for first time in major NATO Arctic drill

By AeroTime: Two Royal Danish Air Force F-35A fighters landed at Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in western Greenland on September 16, 2026, the first time Danish F-35s have touched down on the island.

Also: defence-industry.eu

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2026-09-18T05:06:38.274395-07:00

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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Rocket Report: China wants a Raptor 3 engine; SpaceX set for big Starship test

By Ars Technica: “I can tell you SpaceX has already gone captive.".

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2026-09-18T04:21:47.485215-07:00

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Bloomberg • Albertina Torsoli

Air France Expands First-Class ‘La Premiere’ Routes on US Demand

By Bloomberg: Air France is expanding its first-class “La Première” offering to more US cities, including Boston, as the carrier bets on the continued strength of premium international travel.

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2026-09-18T06:05:23.061083-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

FAA grants Boeing exemption from future fuel-efficiency limits to sell 35 777Fs

By AeroTime: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing exemption from fuel-efficiency limits beginning in 2028, enabling the sale of more 777F freighters.

Also: The Loadstar

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2026-09-18T02:21:05.000029-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Mark Huber

FAA, Army move to implement spirit of NTSB recommendations after DCA mid-air

By Vertical Mag: The Army and the Federal Aviation Administration are moving to implement safety recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board following its investigation in the January 2025 mid-air collision between a passenger jet and U.S.

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2026-09-18T06:05:37.417656-07:00

aviation SAF Europe Policy & Regulation Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

SAF supply to EU airports exceeded mandatory threshold in first full year of regulation

By FlightGlobal: EASA highlights significant improvement in reporting compliance by suppliers and aircraft operators.Sustainable aviation fuel supply at European Union airports last year accounted for nearly 2.8% of the total, exceeding the mandatory minimum share of 2%.

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