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Zimbabwe start-up FlyCristal secures aircraft ahead of launch

Zimbabwean start-up FlyCristal has secured aircraft with the stated goal of beginning operations. The move signals an early-stage fleet buildout as the carrier prepares to enter the market, with aircraft availability now the key constraint it’s worked to resolve.

2026-05-07T01:09:14.271207-07:00

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Jin Air to add five A321 aircraft as it positions for South Korea LCC merger

2026-05-07T02:44:17.087957-07:00

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Jin Air to add five Airbus A321s as South Korea’s LCC merger reshapes capacity

2026-05-06T16:46:12.883985-07:00

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Leonardo posts Q1 2026 profit surge, boosts orders and backlog; space unit strength underpins European merger momentum

2026-05-06T12:12:45.865899-07:00

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Jin Air to add five A321 aircraft as it positions for South Korea LCC merger South Korea’s Jin Air plans to add five Airbus A321s amid preparations for an LCC merger, signaling a near-term capacity and fleet refresh move designed to support post-combination network and cost structure. The announcement also reinforces ongoing single-aisle reliance within Asia’s low-cost market.

2026-05-07T02:44:17.087957-07:00

Jin Air to add five A321 aircraft as it positions for South Korea LCC merger

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Zimbabwe start-up FlyCristal secures aircraft ahead of launch Zimbabwean start-up FlyCristal has secured aircraft with the stated goal of beginning operations. The move signals an early-stage fleet buildout as the carrier prepares to enter the market, with aircraft availability now the key constraint it’s worked to resolve.

2026-05-07T01:09:14.271207-07:00

Zimbabwe start-up FlyCristal secures aircraft ahead of launch

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Air India retires last B777-200LR

2026-05-06T19:49:42.395826-07:00

Air India retires last B777-20

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Jin Air to add five Airbus A321s as South Korea’s LCC merger reshapes capacity South Korea’s Jin Air plans to add five Airbus A321s, aligning the carrier’s fleet expansion with the dynamics of its low-cost carrier (LCC) merger. The additional narrowbody capacity signals how the airline is positioning its network and throughput ahead of post-merger operations.

2026-05-06T16:46:12.883985-07:00

Jin Air to add five Airbus A321s as South Korea’s LCC merger reshapes capacity

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Raytheon, via Blue Raven, books record 120-unit order for SharpSight multi-domain surveillance radars Raytheon (RTX) secured its largest order to date for SharpSight radar systems, signing a contract with distributor Blue Raven to produce 120 units for global resale and distribution. The award is positioned as a key step toward expanding worldwide customer access to the new multi-domain surveillance capability.

2026-05-06T13:58:50.496928-07:00

Raytheon, via Blue Raven, books record 120-unit order for SharpSight multi-domain surveillance radars

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SkyWest’s CRJ450 plan spotlights MHIRJ’s CRJ support as operators extend older regional-jet lives SkyWest’s planned CRJ450 fleet upgrade/positioning for United Airlines elevates the role of MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) as CRJ support remains a key lever for regional operators seeking to extend older-airframe service lives. The shift underscores how OEM-backed support can influence utilization and fleet economics.

2026-05-06T13:15:55.673123-07:00

SkyWest’s CRJ450 plan spotlights MHIRJ’s CRJ support as operators extend older regional-jet lives

Space Intel Report

Leonardo posts Q1 2026 profit surge, boosts orders and backlog; space unit strength underpins European merger momentum Leonardo reported Q1 2026 adjusted net profit of €184 million, up 60% year-on-year, alongside higher revenue, EBITDA and orders, and confirmed its full-year guidance. Leonardo Space said all three components of a planned European space-industry merger show continued robust health in 2026, supported by Telespazio’s service business.

2026-05-06T12:12:45.865899-07:00

Leonardo posts Q1 2026 profit surge, boosts orders and backlog; space unit strength underpins European merger momentum

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Rotortrade inks supply deal with Toll Aviation for two Leonardo AW139 helicopters to boost Australia operations Rotortrade has signed an agreement with Toll Group’s aviation business to supply two Leonardo AW139 helicopters, aiming to enhance Toll’s rotorcraft operations in Australia. The deal adds another AW139 delivery to the operator’s fleet plans, expanding Rotortrade’s helicopter distribution footprint in the region.

2026-05-06T07:40:15.870536-07:00

Rotortrade inks supply deal with Toll Aviation for two Leonardo AW139 helicopters to boost Australia operations

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Zimbabwe start-up FlyCristal secures aircraft ahead of launch

Jin Air to add five A321 aircraft as it positions for South Korea LCC merger

Jin Air to add five Airbus A321s as South Korea’s LCC merger reshapes capacity

Leonardo posts Q1 2026 profit surge, boosts orders and backlog; space unit strength underpins European merger momentum

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