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Boeing begins final assembly of first 777-8 Freighter at Everett

Boeing has started final assembly of the first 777-8 Freighter at its Everett, Washington plant, completing the wing–body join and mating composite 777X wings to the fuselage. The freighter uses GE9X engines and an updated cockpit and will be the largest newly offered freighter in Boeing’s lineup.

2026-03-24T14:58:44.655504-07:00

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GOL to wet‑lease A330‑200 in early 3Q26 and A330‑300 in 4Q26 to boost international capacity

2026-03-25T15:05:29.975057-07:00

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China Eastern orders 101 Airbus A320neo‑family jets in $15.8bn deal, deliveries 2028–2032

2026-03-25T05:20:39.790700-07:00

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Cirrus delivers 691 SR‑series piston singles and a record 106 Vision Jets in 2025

2026-03-25T06:20:49.063610-07:00

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GOL opens selection for Airbus A330-900 (A330neo) captains GOL has opened selection for captains for its incoming Airbus A330-900 (A330neo), seeking pilots with A330 experience. Applications are open through 31 May 2026. The recruitment supports GOL’s push to operate international twin‑aisle routes with the A330neo.

2026-03-25T15:05:29.975057-07:00

GOL opens selection for Airbus A330-900 (A330neo) captains

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GOL to wet‑lease A330‑200 in early 3Q26 and A330‑300 in 4Q26 to boost international capacity GOL will wet‑lease an Airbus A330‑200 in early 3Q26 and an A330‑300 in 4Q26 to boost international capacity. The wet‑leases, scheduled in the second half of 2026, provide immediate widebody lift to support the carrier's international growth plans and network expansion.

2026-03-25T15:05:29.975057-07:00

GOL to wet‑lease A330‑200 in early 3Q26 and A330‑300 in 4Q26 to boost international capacity

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Trump–Xi Meeting could unlock major Boeing China sales as Honeywell lands Pentagon contract President Trump's meeting with China's Xi Jinping could clear the path for significant Boeing commercial aircraft purchases by Chinese customers, with potential implications for Boeing's order book and production planning. Separately, Honeywell has secured a Pentagon contract, reinforcing defence revenue momentum for the supplier sector.

2026-03-25T12:05:37.121813-07:00

Trump–Xi Meeting could unlock major Boeing China sales as Honeywell lands Pentagon contract

AirInsight

Airbus A321 — Data-driven market and fleet analysis The Airbus A321 is analyzed through fleet, order and utilization data to benchmark variant demand (neo, LR, XLR), production and delivery dynamics, and economic performance versus other single-aisles. The report highlights where airlines are upgauging capacity and which markets drive A321 adoption.

2026-03-25T09:30:46.288048-07:00

Airbus A321 — Data-driven market and fleet analysis

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Aura Aero launches 'Aura M' to pursue defence markets as ERA hybrid‑electric programme advances Aura Aero has launched 'Aura M', a dedicated business unit to adapt its regional aircraft for military missions while continuing civil development of its 19‑seat ERA hybrid‑electric regional airliner. The move leverages recent industrialisation steps and a first firm order as the company pursues dual commercial and defence markets.

2026-03-25T06:54:52.675003-07:00

Aura Aero launches 'Aura M' to pursue defence markets as ERA hybrid‑electric programme advances

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Cirrus delivers 691 SR‑series piston singles and a record 106 Vision Jets in 2025 Cirrus Aircraft delivered 691 SR Series piston singles (SR20, SR22 and SR22T) and a record 106 Vision Jets in 2025, extending its lead in piston-single and personal-jet segments. Those figures align with GAMA's 2025 delivery data showing the SR Series as the top high‑performance single.

2026-03-25T06:20:49.063610-07:00

Cirrus delivers 691 SR‑series piston singles and a record 106 Vision Jets in 2025

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China Eastern orders 101 Airbus A320neo‑family jets in $15.8bn deal, deliveries 2028–2032 China Eastern has placed a $15.802 billion firm order for 101 Airbus A320neo‑family aircraft — a mix of A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR variants — with deliveries scheduled from 2028 through 2032. The purchase extends the carrier’s narrowbody pipeline as COMAC’s C919 production scales slowly.

2026-03-25T05:20:39.790700-07:00

China Eastern orders 101 Airbus A320neo‑family jets in $15.8bn deal, deliveries 2028–2032

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Nigeria inducts Bombardier Global 7500 into government fleet Nigeria has inducted a Bombardier Global 7500 into its government fleet, adding an ultra-long-range business jet for official transport and VIP missions. The addition expands state airlift capability and mirrors broader adoption of modern business aircraft by governments and agencies in recent months.

2026-03-25T01:58:25.676349-07:00

Nigeria inducts Bombardier Global 7500 into government fleet

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Boeing begins final assembly of first 777-8 Freighter at Everett

GOL to wet‑lease A330‑200 in early 3Q26 and A330‑300 in 4Q26 to boost international capacity

China Eastern orders 101 Airbus A320neo‑family jets in $15.8bn deal, deliveries 2028–2032

Cirrus delivers 691 SR‑series piston singles and a record 106 Vision Jets in 2025

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