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• Molly McMillin
Honeywell Aerospace expects 9,950 new business jet deliveries worldwide from 2026 through 2035, a 4.4% increase on its forecast last year. The outlook points to higher aircraft utilization and fleet expansion supporting demand, while manufacturers continue developing business aircraft programs.
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The Airflow has published an interactive historical visualization tracing commercial aerospace through seven decades of airliner deliveries. The feature presents a long-run view of delivery history, offering readers a way to explore how the industry’s output has changed over time.
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Honeywell Aerospace expects 9,950 new business jet deliveries worldwide from 2026 through 2035, a 4.4% increase on its forecast last year. The outlook points to higher aircraft utilization and fleet expansion supporting demand, while manufacturers continue developing business aircraft programs.
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The aircraft introduces a new-generation cabin seat with adjustable headrests and personal-device holders, while retaining the E175’s two-by-two layout with no middle seats. Embraer and American say the installation is intended to improve passenger comfort and bring greater consistency to the airline’s regional fleet.
Microflite Group has ordered three aircraft for Par Avion, the Tasmanian operator. The available report does not identify the aircraft types, order value or delivery schedule, limiting what can be concluded about the purchase’s effect on Par Avion’s fleet and capacity.
United Airlines has replaced its Guam International-based Boeing 737-800 fleet with 10 737-8s, completing the transition ahead of the schedule it had announced. The milestone closes the fleet change at the carrier’s Guam base, according to the company.
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Qantas Freight and Australia Post have received the first of three additional A321P2F freighters under their long-standing partnership. Each aircraft can carry up to 20,000 Australia Post and StarTrack parcels per flight; together, the additions are set to increase capacity across Qantas Freight’s dedicated freighter network by up to 20%.
SAS commercial chief Paul Verhagen says the carrier expects new widebodies to create a step change in its global long-haul network, adding both reach and depth. The plan follows an earlier deal for up to 40 Airbus aircraft to bolster the Scandinavian airline’s widebody fleet.
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The Navy accepted the first newly built Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 that will be converted into the E-130J Phoenix II, the next-generation aircraft for the Take Charge and Move Out mission now performed by the Boeing E-6B Mercury. Northrop Grumman will provide the mission systems for the aircraft.
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