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The Boise-based dealer reached the PC-12 milestone with delivery of serial number 3107, a PC-12 Pro, becoming the first authorized Pilatus sales center to deliver 300 new-production aircraft of the type. The anniversaries and deliveries underscore the scale of Western Aircraft’s three-decade relationship with Pilatus.
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SyberJet Aircraft unveiled the SJ34, an upgraded version of its SJ30, and opened orders for the model during the 2026 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. The company also reported letters of intent for more than 50 SJ36s.
The Boise-based dealer reached the PC-12 milestone with delivery of serial number 3107, a PC-12 Pro, becoming the first authorized Pilatus sales center to deliver 300 new-production aircraft of the type. The anniversaries and deliveries underscore the scale of Western Aircraft’s three-decade relationship with Pilatus.
Mont Gabaon, an operator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has acquired a Boeing 737-400 freighter. The report does not specify the aircraft’s capacity, intended routes or entry-into-service timing, leaving the scale and operational role of the acquisition unclear.
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The Faroe Islands’ flag carrier has placed a firm order for two additional Airbus A320neos to replace older-generation A320s. The airline already has two A320neos scheduled for delivery in 2028 and 2029 and aims to transition its fleet entirely to the type by 2030.
US orders for durable goods increased in September by the most in five months, with stronger bookings for aircraft and other business equipment. The report adds evidence of momentum in manufacturing, though the available coverage provides no aircraft-specific order figures or details.
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Boeing reported third-quarter revenue of $24.2 billion, up 4%, and a narrower overall loss, while its commercial aircraft division lost $697 million. The 737-7 and 737-10 gained certification, but wing-production snags put 737 output and delivery goals out of reach, and a supplier dispute halted 777-200F production for nearly two months.
Airbus has secured 115 firm orders for the A350F ahead of its planned 2027 debut, while aviation intelligence firm IBA forecasts strong market value and lease rates. The freighter’s outlook raises the prospect of a new competitor to Boeing in the large-freighter market.
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