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SWISS receives first Airbus A350-900 (HB-IFA) at Zurich on 9 October 2025

SWISS's first Airbus A350-900, registered HB-IFA, landed at Zurich Airport at 15:25 local time on 9 October 2025 following a departure from Toulouse, marking the start of the carrier's A350 long‑haul fleet rollout and a new phase in its fleet modernisation.

2025-10-09T06:39:38.426020-07:00

Airbus

Airbus GSF: services demand to jump 10% in 2025 and reach $311bn by 2044 as digital connectivity and APAC lead growth

2025-10-09T07:32:41.376992-07:00

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Turkish Airlines warns it will shift 150-aircraft 737 MAX order to Airbus unless CFM improves engine offer

2025-10-09T03:48:29.888409-07:00

eVTOL Insights

Farnborough 2026 exhibition stands sell out; organisers add new stand hall

2025-10-09T02:53:45.726985-07:00

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AirInsight

AirAsia in talks with COMAC for potential aircraft purchase AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes said in an interview the airline is negotiating with COMAC over the purchase of an unspecified number of Chinese-built aircraft, opening the possibility of adding COMAC jets to the carrier’s fleet as it weighs supply options amid regional growth.

2025-10-09T12:40:49.595847-07:00

AirAsia in talks with COMAC for potential aircraft purchase

FlightGlobal

Otto's Phantom 3500 claims laminar‑flow range leap as Gulfstream and Otto unveil competing midsize bizjets Otto Aerospace says its Phantom 3500 uses torpedo‑inspired laminar‑flow technology to deliver range performance typically reserved for larger super‑midsize business jets, positioning the medium‑class type above its weight. The back‑to‑back midsize announcements from Otto and Gulfstream highlight sharply contrasting technical and market strategies within the segment.

2025-10-09T11:53:23.265642-07:00

Otto's Phantom 3500 claims laminar‑flow range leap as Gulfstream and Otto unveil competing midsize bizjets

AINonline

Bombardier delivers first Challenger 3500 to AB Jets as start of three‑aircraft fleet upgrade Bombardier has delivered the first of three Challenger 3500 super mid‑size business jets to Texas charter operator AB Jets, which currently operates nine Learjet 60s. The handover begins a targeted fleet modernisation for the private charter company and expands its super mid‑size capability.

2025-10-09T08:53:22.459256-07:00

Bombardier delivers first Challenger 3500 to AB Jets as start of three‑aircraft fleet upgrade

AINonline

Pilatus selects Astronautics AeroSync Max for PC‑24 — first fixed‑wing installation Pilatus has selected Astronautics’ AeroSync Max for PC‑24 flight‑data connectivity, the first fixed‑wing installation of Astronautics’ AeroSync product. The system captures and transmits onboard flight data to support operational monitoring, predictive maintenance and fleet analytics for the PC‑24 fleet.

2025-10-09T08:53:22.223971-07:00

Pilatus selects Astronautics AeroSync Max for PC‑24 — first fixed‑wing installation

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Airbus GSF: services demand to jump 10% in 2025 and reach $311bn by 2044 as digital connectivity and APAC lead growth Airbus's Global Services Forecast says total services demand will rise 10% year‑on‑year in 2025 and projects the global services market will reach $311 billion by 2044 at a 3.6% annual growth rate. Growth is concentrated in digital and connectivity services and across the Asia‑Pacific region.

2025-10-09T07:32:41.376992-07:00

Airbus GSF: services demand to jump 10% in 2025 and reach $311bn by 2044 as digital connectivity and APAC lead growth

Vertical Mag

Airbus H140, H135‑derived light twin, targets new standard in air medical transport The H140, evolved from the H135 and developed with input from operators, is Airbus Helicopters' new light‑twin aimed at air‑medical missions. The type delivers improved mission capability, operational flexibility and a purpose‑built cabin layout to raise aeromedical transport standards for operators worldwide.

2025-10-09T07:16:22.682661-07:00

Airbus H140, H135‑derived light twin, targets new standard in air medical transport

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SWISS receives first Airbus A350-900 (HB-IFA) at Zurich on 9 October 2025 SWISS's first Airbus A350-900, registered HB-IFA, landed at Zurich Airport at 15:25 local time on 9 October 2025 following a departure from Toulouse, marking the start of the carrier's A350 long‑haul fleet rollout and a new phase in its fleet modernisation.

2025-10-09T06:39:38.426020-07:00

SWISS receives first Airbus A350-900 (HB-IFA) at Zurich on 9 October 2025

Vertical Mag

Heli Austria to install Thales/StandardAero StableLight 4‑Axis autopilot on H125 as FAA certification meets EASA validation Heli Austria is installing the Thales/StandardAero StableLight 4‑Axis autopilot on an Airbus H125 at its Sankt Johann im Pongau facility, becoming the first European operator to field the system. FAA-certified and undergoing EASA validation, the lightweight system is designed to boost safety and cut pilot workload.

2025-10-09T05:56:34.824924-07:00

Heli Austria to install Thales/StandardAero StableLight 4‑Axis autopilot on H125 as FAA certification meets EASA validation

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