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Samoa Airways signs five‑year dry‑lease for one 737‑9 from Air Lease; jet service pushed to 2027–28

Samoa Airways has signed a five‑year dry‑lease with Air Lease Corporation for one Boeing 737‑9 to support planned jet operations, but the carrier will not acquire new aircraft in 2026. The government now expects a one‑to‑two‑year preparation period, delaying service to 2027–28.

2026-02-03T13:48:03.544429-08:00

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Cirrus launches G3 Vision Jet as deliveries begin, adding seats, ATC datalink and 30+ refinements

2026-02-03T08:18:12.412545-08:00

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Electra and Bristow push ‘direct aviation’ with nine‑seat EL9 designed for 150‑ft operations

2026-02-03T10:35:43.494869-08:00

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Early 2026: Boeing surges in deliveries as Airbus 'reloads', shifting the production race

2026-02-03T06:24:24.680534-08:00

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Samoa Airways signs five‑year dry‑lease for one 737‑9 from Air Lease; jet service pushed to 2027–28 Samoa Airways has signed a five‑year dry‑lease with Air Lease Corporation for one Boeing 737‑9 to support planned jet operations, but the carrier will not acquire new aircraft in 2026. The government now expects a one‑to‑two‑year preparation period, delaying service to 2027–28.

2026-02-03T13:48:03.544429-08:00

Samoa Airways signs five‑year dry‑lease for one 737‑9 from Air Lease; jet service pushed to 2027–28

Flying Magazine

Electra and Bristow push ‘direct aviation’ with nine‑seat EL9 designed for 150‑ft operations Electra and Bristow aim to launch a 'direct aviation' concept using Electra's EL9: a nine‑seat hybrid‑electric ultra‑STOL that Bristow is the intended launch customer for and which is designed to take off and land in roughly 150 feet, enabling point‑to‑point access from constrained sites.

2026-02-03T10:35:43.494869-08:00

Electra and Bristow push ‘direct aviation’ with nine‑seat EL9 designed for 150‑ft operations

The War Zone

F-16V upgrades and Block 70/72 new‑builds drive a Fighting Falcon resurgence in Europe A new training centre, widescale F-16V (Viper) upgrade packages and fresh-build Block 70/72 aircraft are reinvigorating F-16 operations across Europe. Nations are pairing avionics and EW modernisations with production buys and sustainment investments to restore frontline capacity and NATO interoperability.

2026-02-03T09:15:40.045658-08:00

F-16V upgrades and Block 70/72 new‑builds drive a Fighting Falcon resurgence in Europe

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Cirrus launches G3 Vision Jet as deliveries begin, adding seats, ATC datalink and 30+ refinements Cirrus has begun deliveries of the third‑generation Vision Jet (G3), a V‑tail personal/business jet featuring a redesigned cabin with expanded seating, ATC datalink connectivity, and more than 30 flight‑deck and comfort refinements. The update aims to expand mission capability while improving pilot workload and passenger comfort.

2026-02-03T08:18:12.412545-08:00

Cirrus launches G3 Vision Jet as deliveries begin, adding seats, ATC datalink and 30+ refinements

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Congo Airways leases 36‑year‑old Airbus A320 to restart commercial flights Congo Airways has received a 36‑year‑old Airbus A320‑200 as part of plans to resume commercial operations in February. The leased, 'vintage' narrowbody will provide immediate capacity for the carrier's relaunch while longer‑term fleet and leasing solutions are arranged.

2026-02-03T07:55:17.202034-08:00

Congo Airways leases 36‑year‑old Airbus A320 to restart commercial flights

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Early 2026: Boeing surges in deliveries as Airbus 'reloads', shifting the production race Early 2026 delivery data show Boeing posting a significant early-year surge in handovers while Airbus eases output to 'reload' production, producing a rare short-term reversal in the delivery race. Narrowbody deliveries have moderated after year-end spikes and widebody activity remains concentrated, with contractual timing shaping early-year totals.

2026-02-03T06:24:24.680534-08:00

Early 2026: Boeing surges in deliveries as Airbus 'reloads', shifting the production race

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Embraer's first C-390 Millennium for Republic of Korea reaches final assembly at Singapore Airshow Embraer announced at the Singapore Airshow that the Republic of Korea Air Force’s first C-390 Millennium has entered final assembly. The production milestone advances the single airframe toward flight testing and delivery and marks a visible push for the type in Asia.

2026-02-03T00:34:39.018868-08:00

Embraer's first C-390 Millennium for Republic of Korea reaches final assembly at Singapore Airshow

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Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki resigns; board opens search for turnaround chief Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki has stepped down and the carrier's board has launched a recruitment for a new chief executive, the board chair said, as the state-owned carrier faces scrutiny over its financial management, ongoing losses and procurement controversies.

2026-02-02T23:53:56.161016-08:00

Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki resigns; board opens search for turnaround chief

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Samoa Airways signs five‑year dry‑lease for one 737‑9 from Air Lease; jet service pushed to 2027–28

Cirrus launches G3 Vision Jet as deliveries begin, adding seats, ATC datalink and 30+ refinements

Electra and Bristow push ‘direct aviation’ with nine‑seat EL9 designed for 150‑ft operations

Early 2026: Boeing surges in deliveries as Airbus 'reloads', shifting the production race

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