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General Dynamics President Danny Deep said Gulfstream plans to ramp up to 200 aircraft deliveries annually and provided a firmer timeline for certification and deliveries of its in-development super-midsize G300. He shared the updates during the company’s quarterly investor call on Friday; no specific dates were included in the report.
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General Dynamics President Danny Deep said Gulfstream plans to ramp up to 200 aircraft deliveries annually and provided a firmer timeline for certification and deliveries of its in-development super-midsize G300. He shared the updates during the company’s quarterly investor call on Friday; no specific dates were included in the report.
Airbus delivered about 74 aircraft in October, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The figure provides a snapshot of the planemaker’s monthly delivery activity, though the report does not include a breakdown by aircraft type or customer.
Discover Airlines confirmed it will introduce its first Airbus A350-900 in June 2027. The announcement sets a date for the German carrier’s entry of the widebody into its fleet, but the statement cited in the report provides no details on aircraft numbers or planned routes.
Wheels Up Experience will buy six new Phenom 300E light jets from Embraer, its first order for new aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027. The charter operator’s move comes as it deepens its partnership with Delta Air Lines, its largest shareholder.
Finnair has chosen SES to provide in-flight internet for the 18 Embraer E195-E2s it has ordered. The selection offers another detail of the aircraft’s planned configuration as the airline prepares to add the new regional jets to its fleet.
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Deutsche Aircraft has pushed the D328eco’s expected entry into service to late 2029, about two years beyond its prior target. Separately, Wheels Up ordered six new Embraer Phenom 300Es for delivery in the second half of 2027, while electric-aircraft start-up Vaeridion raised €30 million and was selected for a €94.5 million EU grant.
Maldivian has added its first King Air 360, marking the aircraft type’s entry into the airline’s fleet. The available report provides no details on the aircraft’s role, configuration, delivery timing or planned use, leaving the operational significance of the addition unclear.
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