ReutersAnne Marie Roantree, Julie Zhu

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s pledged 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche”

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says China’s promised purchase of 200 aircraft—announced following Donald Trump’s Beijing visit—is a “major accomplishment” that will be followed by larger orders. Ortberg framed the 200-jet figure as only an initial tranche, with additional orders to be firmed up later this year.

FlightGlobalCraig Hoyle

Czech police to modernise aviation fleet with 11 new H145 rotorcraft

By FlightGlobal: Prague's interior ministry signs 11-aircraft deal to modernise police aviation fleet. Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract to equip the Czech Police Aviation Service with 11 H145 medium-twins.

2026-05-27T23:17:57.739175-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Westwind crashed through brick wall after unstable approach led to overrun

By FlightGlobal: investigation cites rapid changes in descent rate and high speed during landing roll at Goiania. Brazilian investigators believe the combination of an unstable approach and high speed during the landing roll led an IAI 1124 Westwind to veer off the runway and crash through a brick wall.

2026-05-27T23:31:45.250828-07:00