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VietJet secures SPDB lease for 10 COMAC C909s, expands China–Vietnam narrowbody flying

VietJet Aviation JSC has signed a finance lease with SPDB Financial Leasing Co. for 10 COMAC C909 regional jets, expanding its C909 fleet to 12 aircraft. VietJet plans to deploy the jets on Vietnam–China routes, including services that have been operating since April 2025 under a wet lease.

2026-04-16T13:24:30.408488-07:00

Aviation Today

Airbus narrows delivery targets as Boeing beats on orders—while Airbus pushes a Skywise/Navblue digital overhaul

2026-04-16T16:35:56.635225-07:00

Air Data News

LATAM previews lie-flat cabin for 2027 Airbus A321XLR rollout on premium long-haul narrowbody

2026-04-16T11:56:09.307434-07:00

Leeham News

FAA decision on extending 777F Classic production pushed past May 1 as Boeing seeks rule exemption

2026-04-16T13:12:41.063156-07:00

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Aviation Today

Airbus narrows delivery targets as Boeing beats on orders—while Airbus pushes a Skywise/Navblue digital overhaul Airbus is “narrowly” missing reduced 2025 aircraft-delivery expectations, even as Boeing records order outperformance versus Airbus for the first time this decade. In parallel, Airbus is accelerating its digital transformation by launching a wholly owned Skywise subsidiary that integrates Navblue and Skywise digital/flight-ops offerings.

2026-04-16T16:35:56.635225-07:00

Airbus narrows delivery targets as Boeing beats on orders—while Airbus pushes a Skywise/Navblue digital overhaul

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VietJet secures SPDB lease for 10 COMAC C909s, expands China–Vietnam narrowbody flying VietJet Aviation JSC has signed a finance lease with SPDB Financial Leasing Co. for 10 COMAC C909 regional jets, expanding its C909 fleet to 12 aircraft. VietJet plans to deploy the jets on Vietnam–China routes, including services that have been operating since April 2025 under a wet lease.

2026-04-16T13:24:30.408488-07:00

VietJet secures SPDB lease for 10 COMAC C909s, expands China–Vietnam narrowbody flying

Leeham News

FAA decision on extending 777F Classic production pushed past May 1 as Boeing seeks rule exemption Boeing will not receive an FAA decision by May 1 on its request to exempt the 777F Classic freighter from an international rule that would otherwise constrain continued production. The delay keeps certification and production-schedule clarity for the 777X freighter roadmap in limbo.

2026-04-16T13:12:41.063156-07:00

FAA decision on extending 777F Classic production pushed past May 1 as Boeing seeks rule exemption

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LATAM previews lie-flat cabin for 2027 Airbus A321XLR rollout on premium long-haul narrowbody LATAM Airlines Group says its first Airbus A321XLR deliveries begin in 2027, with a Premium Business cabin built around fully lie-flat seats—marketed as South America’s first narrowbody business-class suites. The jets will be used on longer routes, likely including U.S. flying, with the carrier positioning the A321XLR to cannibalize some transoceanic widebody missions.

2026-04-16T11:56:09.307434-07:00

LATAM previews lie-flat cabin for 2027 Airbus A321XLR rollout on premium long-haul narrowbody

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National Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 777-200F, marking 747-400F exit and 2Q26 milestone National Airlines has received its first Boeing 777-200F (N791CA) from Boeing’s Everett facilities, completing a key freighter entry milestone. The delivery comes as the airline begins fleet renewal aimed at shifting from 747-400F capacity to more efficient twin-engine 777 freighters.

2026-04-16T11:09:38.325081-07:00

National Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 777-200F, marking 747-400F exit and 2Q26 milestone

Airways Magazine

Jet2 Charter rolls out first dedicated business-class Boeing 737-800NG for VIP charters (76 seats) Jet2 Charter will launch its first all-business configuration on a Boeing 737-800NG, reconfigured from Jet2’s standard 189-seat layout. The product seats 76 business-class passengers and is bookable for departures from October 2026 through May 2027, targeting demand for privacy and an elevated travel experience.

2026-04-16T09:55:15.185596-07:00

Jet2 Charter rolls out first dedicated business-class Boeing 737-800NG for VIP charters (76 seats)

Vertical Mag

Israel’s AIR conducts first flight of production Cargo-Heavy Lift VTOL UAS for autonomous logistics heavy-lift Israel’s AIR has announced the successful first flight of its Production AIR Cargo-Heavy Lift VTOL UAS, described as among the world’s largest VTOL-capable unmanned platforms. AIR says the sortie is a significant step toward autonomous heavy-lift aviation, supported by a payload capacity of ~550 lb and more than 25 units ordered and paid for.

2026-04-16T07:39:38.766310-07:00

Israel’s AIR conducts first flight of production Cargo-Heavy Lift VTOL UAS for autonomous logistics heavy-lift

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El Al converts options and books up to 12 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners in a ~$1.5B deal El Al Israel Airlines has confirmed it has converted previously held options with Boeing into firm orders for six more Boeing 787-9s and taken additional options covering another six, expanding its 787 fleet. The package is valued at about $1.5 billion and supports El Al’s long-term widebody modernization plans.

2026-04-16T07:09:38.728083-07:00

El Al converts options and books up to 12 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners in a ~$1.5B deal

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VietJet secures SPDB lease for 10 COMAC C909s, expands China–Vietnam narrowbody flying

Airbus narrows delivery targets as Boeing beats on orders—while Airbus pushes a Skywise/Navblue digital overhaul

LATAM previews lie-flat cabin for 2027 Airbus A321XLR rollout on premium long-haul narrowbody

FAA decision on extending 777F Classic production pushed past May 1 as Boeing seeks rule exemption

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