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Royal Jordanian takes delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A321neo

Royal Jordanian has taken delivery of two new type entries: its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and its first Airbus A321neo. The twin arrivals add a long‑haul widebody and a modern single‑aisle jet, marking a near‑term fleet renewal step for the carrier.

2026-04-02T05:15:47.149376-07:00

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Airbus mulls ATR final‑assembly line in India

2026-04-02T21:46:56.652522-07:00

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Embraer delivers 44 aircraft in Q1 2026, up 47% year‑on‑year and retains up‑to‑255 delivery guidance

2026-04-02T14:00:32.237257-07:00

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GlobalX takes delivery of owned Airbus A320-200 and unveils hybrid ownership plans

2026-04-02T13:58:16.040425-07:00

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HAL revenue up 4.1% to INR323bn as Dhruv and local AL-31FP engine deliveries underpin results Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd reported revenue of INR323 billion for the 12 months ended 31 March, a 4.1% increase, helped by deliveries of the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter and two locally produced Saturn AL-31FP engines, even as the company continues to wrestle with supply‑chain challenges.

2026-04-02T22:31:13.937203-07:00

HAL revenue up 4.1% to INR323bn as Dhruv and local AL-31FP engine deliveries underpin results

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Airbus mulls ATR final‑assembly line in India Airbus is considering establishing a final-assembly line for ATR turboprops in India, exploring localisation of production as OEMs expand manufacturing footprints in the country. The company has not disclosed timelines, capacity targets, or partner arrangements; discussions are at an early stage.

2026-04-02T21:46:56.652522-07:00

Airbus mulls ATR final‑assembly line in India

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Embraer delivers 44 aircraft in Q1 2026, up 47% year‑on‑year and retains up‑to‑255 delivery guidance Embraer handed over 44 aircraft in Q1 2026, a 47% increase from 30 in the same quarter last year, with the mix including 29 executive jets and 10 commercial aircraft. The OEM said the result supports its unchanged full‑year target of up to 255 deliveries despite a step back from a strong Q4 2025.

2026-04-02T14:00:32.237257-07:00

Embraer delivers 44 aircraft in Q1 2026, up 47% year‑on‑year and retains up‑to‑255 delivery guidance

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GlobalX takes delivery of owned Airbus A320-200 and unveils hybrid ownership plans US operator GlobalX has taken delivery of an owned Airbus A320-200 and outlined hybrid ownership plans for future fleet acquisitions. The announcement frames its near‑term fleet strategy around a mix of owned aircraft and alternative acquisition arrangements to support growth.

2026-04-02T13:58:16.040425-07:00

GlobalX takes delivery of owned Airbus A320-200 and unveils hybrid ownership plans

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Malaysia Aviation Group eyes Q4 widebody replacement as profit doubles; fleet stance unchanged amid Middle East crisis Malaysia Aviation Group said it will not materially change its operating fleet despite the Middle East conflict, is targeting a fourth‑quarter long‑range widebody replacement order, and reported a doubling of 2025 profit on higher traffic and fleet expansion while flagging a cautious 2026 outlook amid geopolitical risks.

2026-04-02T10:15:46.842941-07:00

Malaysia Aviation Group eyes Q4 widebody replacement as profit doubles; fleet stance unchanged amid Middle East crisis

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Magnifica Air seeks three A321neo dry‑leases and fits ACJ321neos with ionisation purification Magnifica Air has tapped Skytech‑AIC to source three "new or nearly new" Airbus A321neo on dry lease as it builds its initial fleet out of Orlando International. The start‑up also selected Aviation Clean Air to equip its ACJ321neo aircraft with ionisation‑based air and surface purification systems.

2026-04-02T08:16:50.284605-07:00

Magnifica Air seeks three A321neo dry‑leases and fits ACJ321neos with ionisation purification

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Royal Jordanian takes delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A321neo Royal Jordanian has taken delivery of two new type entries: its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and its first Airbus A321neo. The twin arrivals add a long‑haul widebody and a modern single‑aisle jet, marking a near‑term fleet renewal step for the carrier.

2026-04-02T05:15:47.149376-07:00

Royal Jordanian takes delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A321neo

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United doubles down on premium: massive Houston and Dulles lounges, premium‑heavy fleet and lie‑flat economy rollout United is building two of the world’s largest airport lounges — a Houston United Club and a potentially larger Dulles flagship — while rolling out premium‑heavy cabins, including a 99‑seat 787 and lie‑flat 'beds' in economy on 200+ Boeing widebodies from 2027 to boost hub growth and yields.

2026-04-02T05:10:30.279991-07:00

United doubles down on premium: massive Houston and Dulles lounges, premium‑heavy fleet and lie‑flat economy rollout

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Royal Jordanian takes delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A321neo

Airbus mulls ATR final‑assembly line in India

Embraer delivers 44 aircraft in Q1 2026, up 47% year‑on‑year and retains up‑to‑255 delivery guidance

GlobalX takes delivery of owned Airbus A320-200 and unveils hybrid ownership plans

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