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US-Bangla Airlines plans $1.5B fleet expansion with 21 new Boeing aircraft

US-Bangla Airlines says it will acquire 21 Boeing aircraft in a deal worth about $1.5 billion, with deliveries planned through 2027. The carrier is framing the acquisition as its largest fleet expansion in its history, aimed at expanding its international network.

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

US-Bangla Airlines’ fleet set to surge with addition of 21 new Boeing aircraft

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2026-07-29T06:00:52.990910-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

Germany's LEAV, SundAir confirm sch'd ops to Syria in 3Q26

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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Volotea opens new base in Ancona, posts profit increase

By AeroTime: Volotea is set to open its 22nd European base in Ancona. The announcement was made a week after posting a profit increase.

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Supersonic Flight’s New Golden Age Getting Closer

By Flying Magazine: Boom Supersonic leads the push for return to high-speed commercial air travel.

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2026-07-29T05:04:08.890147-07:00

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Runway Girl • Becca Alkema

Vertical Aerospace chief engineer on rural and regional value of eVTOL

By Runway Girl: RGN discussed the merits of Vertical Aerospace’s electric tiltrotor for rural and regional applications with Chief Engineer David King.

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2026-07-29T07:33:43.907804-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Ethiopian full-year revenues up 20% as work progresses on new Bishoftu hub

By FlightGlobal: Star Alliance carrier had a “particularly successful” first nine months, but its final quarter was hit by the Middle East conflict.

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2026-07-29T07:34:17.698877-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Israel’s IAI to explore development of autonomous freighters with US specialist Merlin

By FlightGlobal: Cargo conversion firm to provide engineering expertise as large multi-crew transports viewed as candidates for Condor system.

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2026-07-29T07:34:19.296202-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

Air Nostrum returns to net profit in 2025

By FlightGlobal: Iberia franchise operator further repays pandemic loans after improved performance. Spanish regional carrier Air Nostrum has paid off a further chunk of loans provided during the pandemic after returning to net profit last year.

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2026-07-29T06:01:47.331969-07:00

US-Bangla Airlines plans $1.5B fleet expansion with 21 new Boeing aircraft

US-Bangla Airlines’ fleet set to surge with addition of 21 new Boeing aircraft

Germany's LEAV, SundAir confirm sch'd ops to Syria in 3Q26

Volotea opens new base in Ancona, posts profit increase

Supersonic Flight’s New Golden Age Getting Closer

Vertical Aerospace chief engineer on rural and regional value of eVTOL

Ethiopian full-year revenues up 20% as work progresses on new Bishoftu hub

Israel’s IAI to explore development of autonomous freighters with US specialist Merlin

Air Nostrum returns to net profit in 2025

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Germany's LEAV, SundAir confirm sch'd ops to Syria in 3Q26

Bangladesh's US-Bangla to buy 21 Boeing aircraft in $1.5 billion expansion

Israel’s IAI to explore development of autonomous freighters with US specialist Merlin

Ethiopian full-year revenues up 20% as work progresses on new Bishoftu hub

Vertical Aerospace chief engineer on rural and regional value of eVTOL

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