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IADA Market Report: Tight Bizjet Inventory, Rising Preowned Sales as Dealer Confidence Improves

IADA’s market report finds dealer confidence strengthening versus the same quarter a year ago, even as overall inventory remains tight for business jets. The report also points to continued momentum in preowned bizjet sales, suggesting buyers are increasingly turning to the secondary market.

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2026-07-28T11:02:04.386732-07:00

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Business aviation activity rises 4.2% in H1 2026, with fractional flying driving North America growth

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2026-07-28T06:46:59.915803-07:00

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Airbus A350-1000ULR begins Qantas “Project Sunrise” testing in Australia after first flight to Melbourne

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2026-07-27T10:37:04.863122-07:00

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ATR evaluates ATR72-600 modifications for US competitiveness, including forward passenger door and US-specific certification upg

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2026-07-27T13:07:10.391536-07:00

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IADA Market Report: Tight Bizjet Inventory, Rising Preowned Sales as Dealer Confidence Improves IADA’s market report finds dealer confidence strengthening versus the same quarter a year ago, even as overall inventory remains tight for business jets. The report also points to continued momentum in preowned bizjet sales, suggesting buyers are increasingly turning to the secondary market.

2026-07-28T11:02:04.386732-07:00

IADA Market Report: Tight Bizjet Inventory, Rising Preowned Sales as Dealer Confidence Improves

AeroTime

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Business aviation activity rises 4.2% in H1 2026, with fractional flying driving North America growth Global business aviation activity increased 4.2% in the first half of 2026, supported by strong gains in fractional flying across North America. The shift underscores continued demand for shared private-jet capacity and suggests fractional operators are outpacing broader market growth during the period.

2026-07-28T06:46:59.915803-07:00

Business aviation activity rises 4.2% in H1 2026, with fractional flying driving North America growth

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Hainan Airlines Holding guarantees $7.5mn for GX Airlines

2026-07-27T15:22:00.392645-07:00

Hainan Airlines Holding guaran

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ATR evaluates ATR72-600 modifications for US competitiveness, including forward passenger door and US-specific certification upg ATR is evaluating a package of modifications to the ATR72-600 tailored to the U.S. market, including a forward passenger door and a configurable 50-seat three-class cabin. ATR director and president Americas Chris Jones said the company is also pursuing U.S.-specific certification upgrades to improve competitiveness.

2026-07-27T13:07:10.391536-07:00

ATR evaluates ATR72-600 modifications for US competitiveness, including forward passenger door and US-specific certification upg

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Airbus A350-1000ULR begins Qantas “Project Sunrise” testing in Australia after first flight to Melbourne Airbus’ specially equipped A350-1000ULR prototype has touched down in Australia for the first time after a ~19-hour non-stop flight from Toulouse, then returned via a transpacific route as testing continues. The ultra-long-haul program is building toward planned Qantas deliveries tied to world-record nonstop service attempts.

2026-07-27T10:37:04.863122-07:00

Airbus A350-1000ULR begins Qantas “Project Sunrise” testing in Australia after first flight to Melbourne

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MHI RJ Aviation starts evaluating a CRJ successor for potential 2040 entry into service MHI RJ Aviation says it has begun work on options for a future regional aircraft that could eventually succeed the CRJ family, with a potential entry into service around 2040. The effort is positioned as a long-horizon response to CRJ fleet replacement needs.

2026-07-27T10:21:26.583405-07:00

MHI RJ Aviation starts evaluating a CRJ successor for potential 2040 entry into service

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Argus: Business aviation traffic hits strongest level in four years in North America, booms globally in 1H26 Business aviation activity is rebounding strongly, with North America posting its highest level in four years and global traffic showing “booms” throughout 1H26, according to Argus. The update signals broad-based momentum across the corporate aviation market heading into the second half of 2026.

2026-07-27T09:51:49.125319-07:00

Argus: Business aviation traffic hits strongest level in four years in North America, booms globally in 1H26

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SATA/Azores Airlines owner plans to wipe Azores Airlines debt ahead of sale, potentially converting €160M into equity The Azores regional government—owner of Grupo SATA—plans to eliminate Azores Airlines (S4, Ponta Delgada) debt before launching a potential sale, Bloomberg reported. The approach includes converting about €160 million (USD 182 million) into equity in future Azores Airlines’ owner SATA Internacional to improve terms for prospective investors.

2026-07-27T08:52:37.150006-07:00

SATA/Azores Airlines owner plans to wipe Azores Airlines debt ahead of sale, potentially converting €160M into equity

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