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LAM Mozambique to add a CemAir Dash 8-400 via ACMI lease and prepare two Embraer E190s for service

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) is bolstering capacity through an ACMI lease of a CemAir Dash 8-400, according to NewsAero research. The carrier also says two Embraer E190s it bought in December 2025 are due to enter service imminently, reshaping its regional fleet plans.

2026-06-02T00:57:20.904409-07:00

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Icelandair to retire remaining Boeing 757s earlier—accelerating fleet transition by 2026-2027 as fuel costs rise

2026-06-01T23:57:28.968422-07:00

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Textron Aviation marks 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 rollout, underscoring sustained production for a jet in continuous service sinc

2026-06-02T00:59:02.057202-07:00

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MJets Air exits B737-800(BCF) deal as it pivots to widebody aircraft

2026-06-01T18:20:41.520648-07:00

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Textron Aviation marks 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 rollout, underscoring sustained production for a jet in continuous service sinc Textron Aviation has rolled out the 500th Cessna Citation CJ4, reaching a major production milestone for a business jet that entered service in 2010 and has remained in continuous production. The milestone arrives ahead of Gen3 certification for the CJ4’s next-generation iteration.

2026-06-02T00:59:02.057202-07:00

Textron Aviation marks 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 rollout, underscoring sustained production for a jet in continuous service sinc

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LAM Mozambique to add a CemAir Dash 8-400 via ACMI lease and prepare two Embraer E190s for service Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) is bolstering capacity through an ACMI lease of a CemAir Dash 8-400, according to NewsAero research. The carrier also says two Embraer E190s it bought in December 2025 are due to enter service imminently, reshaping its regional fleet plans.

2026-06-02T00:57:20.904409-07:00

LAM Mozambique to add a CemAir Dash 8-400 via ACMI lease and prepare two Embraer E190s for service

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Icelandair to retire remaining Boeing 757s earlier—accelerating fleet transition by 2026-2027 as fuel costs rise Icelandair will retire its remaining Boeing 757 aircraft during the winter of 2026-2027, several months earlier than previously planned. The carrier is bringing forward the end of the type as elevated fuel prices accelerate its transition to newer aircraft and reshape its network economics.

2026-06-01T23:57:28.968422-07:00

Icelandair to retire remaining Boeing 757s earlier—accelerating fleet transition by 2026-2027 as fuel costs rise

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MJets Air exits B737-800(BCF) deal as it pivots to widebody aircraft MJets Air has exited its B737-800(BCF) deal, signaling a strategic shift away from the converted 737 freighter pathway. The move reflects a broader widebody pivot for the carrier/operator, with implications for its aircraft mix and commercial positioning across charter and business aviation markets.

2026-06-01T18:20:41.520648-07:00

MJets Air exits B737-800(BCF) deal as it pivots to widebody aircraft

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Airbus Defence & Space unveils Spain’s first Halcón I Tranche 4 Eurofighter Typhoon for engine tests and maiden flight Airbus Defence and Space rolled out the first Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon under the Halcón I programme at Getafe, Spain: a dual-seat Tranche 4 aircraft (ST015). It is the first of 20 Tranche 4 jets ordered under Halcón I, and one of 45 new Typhoons planned to replace part of Spain’s F/A-18 Hornet force.

2026-06-01T14:15:53.126761-07:00

Airbus Defence & Space unveils Spain’s first Halcón I Tranche 4 Eurofighter Typhoon for engine tests and maiden flight

Via Satellite

Viasat selected by Lockheed Martin to equip NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter aircraft with hybrid satcom Viasat has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide satellite communications technology for two NOAA “Hurricane Hunter” aircraft, covering a hybrid satcom solution under a new award. The deal expands Viasat’s footprint in operational aircraft communications used for extreme-weather missions.

2026-06-01T12:57:51.854408-07:00

Viasat selected by Lockheed Martin to equip NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter aircraft with hybrid satcom

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Viva selects SES multi-orbit inflight connectivity for 100 Airbus narrowbodies, using the Gilat Sidewinder antenna Mexico’s ultra-low-cost carrier Viva has launched SES’s multi-orbit satellite inflight connectivity across 100 Airbus narrowbodies, with service already flying on 11 aircraft. The rollout pairs a low-profile Gilat Sidewinder antenna with GEO connectivity via SES and LEO services via Eutelsat Oneweb.

2026-06-01T11:21:46.712952-07:00

Viva selects SES multi-orbit inflight connectivity for 100 Airbus narrowbodies, using the Gilat Sidewinder antenna

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Swedish armed forces take delivery of two Bombardier Global 6500 VIP jets The Swedish armed forces have received two Bombardier Global 6500 ultra-long-range business jets to renew and expand their VIP transport capability, arriving roughly one year after the original order announcement. The new aircraft add fielded, long-range capacity for state transport missions.

2026-06-01T07:58:25.091267-07:00

Swedish armed forces take delivery of two Bombardier Global 6500 VIP jets

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LAM Mozambique to add a CemAir Dash 8-400 via ACMI lease and prepare two Embraer E190s for service

Icelandair to retire remaining Boeing 757s earlier—accelerating fleet transition by 2026-2027 as fuel costs rise

Textron Aviation marks 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 rollout, underscoring sustained production for a jet in continuous service sinc

MJets Air exits B737-800(BCF) deal as it pivots to widebody aircraft

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