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Life Flight Network to grow HEMS fleet with 3 new Bell 407GXis

Bell Textron will deliver three additional Bell 407GXis to Life Flight Network, the U.S. not-for-profit air medical program. The aircraft expansion adds to Life Flight’s existing Bell HEMS fleet of 35 Bell aircraft and supports enhanced emergency medical response capacity.

2026-05-14T08:03:58.060501-07:00

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Uganda Airlines accelerates network with two ACMI-wet-leased Boeing 737-800s from Ethiopian, targeting 32 routes in a 10-year pl

2026-05-14T07:15:37.800132-07:00

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Jet Aviation San Marino adds first ACJ220-100 to be based in Asia-Pacific

2026-05-14T06:37:00.432700-07:00

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Otto Aerospace clears PDR for Phantom 3500 laminar-flow business jet; first test aircraft slated for 2027

2026-05-14T02:24:02.740043-07:00

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Life Flight Network to grow HEMS fleet with 3 new Bell 407GXis Bell Textron will deliver three additional Bell 407GXis to Life Flight Network, the U.S. not-for-profit air medical program. The aircraft expansion adds to Life Flight’s existing Bell HEMS fleet of 35 Bell aircraft and supports enhanced emergency medical response capacity.

2026-05-14T08:03:58.060501-07:00

Life Flight Network to grow HEMS fleet with 3 new Bell 407GXis

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Uganda Airlines accelerates network with two ACMI-wet-leased Boeing 737-800s from Ethiopian, targeting 32 routes in a 10-year pl Uganda Airlines has taken delivery of the first of two ACMI-wet-leased Boeing 737-800s from Ethiopian Airlines, received May 12 (and described as part of a two-jet package). The carrier says the move is intended to stabilize operations, support resumed London and Mumbai services, and underpin a plan to target 32 routes over 10 years.

2026-05-14T07:15:37.800132-07:00

Uganda Airlines accelerates network with two ACMI-wet-leased Boeing 737-800s from Ethiopian, targeting 32 routes in a 10-year pl

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Jet Aviation San Marino adds first ACJ220-100 to be based in Asia-Pacific Jet Aviation Business Jets (San Marino) has added the group’s first ACJ220-100, and the aircraft will be based in the Asia-Pacific region—the first time this type is anchored there for the operator. The move expands Jet Aviation’s ACJ220 footprint alongside growing demand for Airbus corporate jets in APAC.

2026-05-14T06:37:00.432700-07:00

Jet Aviation San Marino adds first ACJ220-100 to be based in Asia-Pacific

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Air Mauritius’ “Game Changer” plan weighs A321neo/B737 MAX narrowbodies alongside A350-900 expansion Air Mauritius’ CEO says the carrier is considering smaller narrowbodies—including A321-200NX(LR)/A321LR-class options or B737 MAX types—as part of a fleet modernization plan it calls “Game Changer.” The strategy is also reported to include adding three A350-900s by 2028 to strengthen its widebody segment.

2026-05-14T03:41:00.580230-07:00

Air Mauritius’ “Game Changer” plan weighs A321neo/B737 MAX narrowbodies alongside A350-900 expansion

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Otto Aerospace clears PDR for Phantom 3500 laminar-flow business jet; first test aircraft slated for 2027 Otto Aerospace has completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its clean-sheet Phantom 3500 ultra-low-drag business jet, moving the program into detail design and production planning. The company says it plans to bring its first test aircraft online in 2027 while pursuing drag-reducing laminar flow technology.

2026-05-14T02:24:02.740043-07:00

Otto Aerospace clears PDR for Phantom 3500 laminar-flow business jet; first test aircraft slated for 2027

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Medsky Airways adds wet-leased Embraer E190 via Marathon Airlines ACMI Libyan private carrier Medsky Airways is temporarily strengthening its operational capacity by integrating a wet-leased Embraer E190 on lease-with-crew terms from Greek ACMI and charter specialist Marathon Airlines.

2026-05-14T02:06:40.751382-07:00

Medsky Airways adds wet-leased Embraer E190 via Marathon Airlines ACMI

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Asman Airlines’ parent and Kyrgyz airport operator look to expand with Airbus A321 capacity Kyrgyzstan’s Asman Airlines’ parent has secured financing of about $80 million tied to Airbus A321 aircraft, while the Kyrgyz airport managing entity confirmed it intends to buy two Airbus A321s. Together, the moves signal renewed narrowbody fleet capacity plans in the market.

2026-05-13T21:56:44.723861-07:00

Asman Airlines’ parent and Kyrgyz airport operator look to expand with Airbus A321 capacity

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Thailand government takes delivery of two Textron Cessna SkyCourier 408s Thailand has taken delivery of two SkyCourier 408 twin-turboprop aircraft under the government’s procurement of the type, according to ch-aviation data. The handover extends the SkyCourier’s defense and utility footprint as governments evaluate the aircraft for missions beyond commercial cargo.

2026-05-13T19:42:54.943649-07:00

Thailand government takes delivery of two Textron Cessna SkyCourier 408s

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Life Flight Network to grow HEMS fleet with 3 new Bell 407GXis

Uganda Airlines accelerates network with two ACMI-wet-leased Boeing 737-800s from Ethiopian, targeting 32 routes in a 10-year pl

Jet Aviation San Marino adds first ACJ220-100 to be based in Asia-Pacific

Otto Aerospace clears PDR for Phantom 3500 laminar-flow business jet; first test aircraft slated for 2027

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