Bombardier
Bombardier has received a firm order from Vista for 40 Challenger 3500s valued at $1.18 billion, with options for an additional 120 aircraft. If exercised, the package would expand to 160 jets and be worth roughly $4.7–5.0 billion at list prices.
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• Dominic Perry
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By Reuters: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration took the extraordinary step of barring all flights to and from the airport, which borders Mexico, citing "special security reasons".
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By ch-aviation: St. Helena has lost its only commercial flights after the island’s aviation regulator downgraded the airport from Category 6, citing fire safety concerns....
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By ch-aviation: Airlink (South Africa) (4Z, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo) has announced it is planning to commence regular passenger services to St. Helena on October 14....
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By Reuters: Air New Zealand said on Wednesday it had cancelled 46 wide-body long-haul services ahead of a planned two-day strike by cabin crew over stalled negotiations.
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By Reuters: AirAsia X plans a significant order for small jets as it adds new routes and flights for Asia's first-time travellers, while dropping its order for 15 larger Airbus A330neo planes, the co-founder of the Malaysian airline said on Wednesday.
Unmanned Airspace
• Philip Butterworth-Hayes
By Unmanned Airspace: SkyGrid, an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) third-party service provider (TSP) and Port San Antonio, will jointly explore technologies, services, and operational frameworks to safely integrate AAM operations on the Port’s 1,900-acre Tech Port campus and beyond.
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• David Kaminski-Morrow
