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FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026

FedEx expects its McDonnell Douglas MD-11F fleet to return to active service in May, after the US regulator lifts the grounding affecting the MD-11F and similar types. The decision follows the Nov. 4, 2025 UPS Airlines fatal MD-11F crash near Louisville, which killed all three crewmembers and multiple people on the ground.

2026-04-29T14:26:03.054248-07:00

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Gulfstream bizjet deliveries set an all-time Q1 record as order intake stays strong

2026-04-29T15:08:41.928575-07:00

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SCAT Airlines commits to five Boeing 737 MAX 9s, converting five prior 737-8 orders to the larger variant

2026-04-29T07:32:32.340057-07:00

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Ascend Airways’ Malaysia unit begins passenger flying with a first Boeing 737-800, with two more aircraft due in May

2026-04-29T04:41:05.359271-07:00

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Wheels Up accelerates Phenom and Challenger charter fleet modernization Wheels Up says it is continuing to add Embraer Phenom and Bombardier Challenger aircraft to modernize its charter fleet, with the rollout ahead of schedule. The move supports the operator’s broader effort to streamline capacity around its Phenom/Challenger mix and reinforce membership-driven utilization.

2026-04-29T15:37:39.925908-07:00

Wheels Up accelerates Phenom and Challenger charter fleet modernization

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Gulfstream bizjet deliveries set an all-time Q1 record as order intake stays strong Gulfstream Aerospace reported deliveries of business jets hitting an all-time record for the first quarter, with order intake also remaining strong during the period. The results underscore continued OEM momentum in the executive aircraft market despite broader timing and supply constraints affecting many programs.

2026-04-29T15:08:41.928575-07:00

Gulfstream bizjet deliveries set an all-time Q1 record as order intake stays strong

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FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026 FedEx expects its McDonnell Douglas MD-11F fleet to return to active service in May, after the US regulator lifts the grounding affecting the MD-11F and similar types. The decision follows the Nov. 4, 2025 UPS Airlines fatal MD-11F crash near Louisville, which killed all three crewmembers and multiple people on the ground.

2026-04-29T14:26:03.054248-07:00

FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026

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SCAT Airlines commits to five Boeing 737 MAX 9s, converting five prior 737-8 orders to the larger variant Kazakhstan carrier SCAT Airlines has placed a firm order for five Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft and converted five earlier 737-8 orders to the MAX 9. The deal follows SCAT’s continued narrowbody fleet buildout aimed at growing European route capacity.

2026-04-29T07:32:32.340057-07:00

SCAT Airlines commits to five Boeing 737 MAX 9s, converting five prior 737-8 orders to the larger variant

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H55 delivers first certifiable Adagio battery modules for Smartflyer SFX1 electric aircraft Smartflyer says H55 has delivered the first batch of Adagio battery modules that are “certifiable” for Smartflyer’s SFX1 electric aircraft, marking a key milestone in the powertrain development program. The shipment advances component readiness as Smartflyer moves deeper into aircraft-level integration.

2026-04-29T05:20:47.979361-07:00

H55 delivers first certifiable Adagio battery modules for Smartflyer SFX1 electric aircraft

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Ascend Airways’ Malaysia unit begins passenger flying with a first Boeing 737-800, with two more aircraft due in May Ascend Airways Malaysia has taken delivery of its first passenger aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, arriving at Kuala Lumpur Subang on April 26, 2026. The ACMI-focused startup says it expects two additional 737-800s in May as its UK sister suspends services.

2026-04-29T04:41:05.359271-07:00

Ascend Airways’ Malaysia unit begins passenger flying with a first Boeing 737-800, with two more aircraft due in May

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Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan China’s Spring Airlines says it is targeting a fleet of 200 aircraft by 2031 and around 300 by 2035, maintaining an all-Airbus narrowbody strategy, vice president Zhang Wuan said at Routes Asia 2026, according to Aviation Week.

2026-04-28T15:24:07.956675-07:00

Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan

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China's Spring Airlines targets 300 aircraft by 2035

2026-04-28T15:24:07.956675-07:00

China's Spring Airlines target

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FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026

Gulfstream bizjet deliveries set an all-time Q1 record as order intake stays strong

SCAT Airlines commits to five Boeing 737 MAX 9s, converting five prior 737-8 orders to the larger variant

Ascend Airways’ Malaysia unit begins passenger flying with a first Boeing 737-800, with two more aircraft due in May

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