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Qatar-donated Boeing 747 to begin carrying Trump this summer after White House accepted $400M gift

A Qatari-donated Boeing 747 — valued at about $400 million — was accepted by the White House in May and is expected to begin carrying President Trump this summer, potentially participating in July's 250th birthday events. The acceptance drew ethics questions and public comment from White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.

2026-01-21T23:36:21.213456-08:00

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2026 Airline Outlook: IBA Sees Lower Fuel Costs, Rising Deliveries and Steady Profits

2026-01-21T13:54:04.899475-08:00

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Bristow secures first production slot for Electra EL9, orders five with options for 45

2026-01-21T06:22:23.050973-08:00

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Serbia names Archer preferred eVTOL partner with option for up to 25 Midnight aircraft

2026-01-21T06:11:56.061210-08:00

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Qatar-donated Boeing 747 to begin carrying Trump this summer after White House accepted $400M gift A Qatari-donated Boeing 747 — valued at about $400 million — was accepted by the White House in May and is expected to begin carrying President Trump this summer, potentially participating in July's 250th birthday events. The acceptance drew ethics questions and public comment from White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.

2026-01-21T23:36:21.213456-08:00

Qatar-donated Boeing 747 to begin carrying Trump this summer after White House accepted $400M gift

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2026 Airline Outlook: IBA Sees Lower Fuel Costs, Rising Deliveries and Steady Profits IBA offers a cautious but upbeat 2026 outlook, projecting lower jet‑fuel costs, an uptick in aircraft deliveries and broadly steady airline profitability despite persistent market volatility. The advisory says improvement depends on sustained demand and OEM delivery momentum amid ongoing operational and macroeconomic risks.

2026-01-21T13:54:04.899475-08:00

2026 Airline Outlook: IBA Sees Lower Fuel Costs, Rising Deliveries and Steady Profits

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2026 Airline Outlook: Lower Fuel Costs, Rising Deliveries, and Steady Profits

2026-01-21T13:54:04.899475-08:00

2026 Airline Outlook: Lower Fu

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Mexico receives first C-130J-30 Super Hercules — Latin America’s first C-130J operator Mexico’s Fuerza Aérea Mexicana has taken delivery of its first Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules, making it the first C-130J operator in Latin America and the 25th country to order the type. The C-130J reportedly won a competition against Embraer’s C-390.

2026-01-21T06:50:02.602446-08:00

Mexico receives first C-130J-30 Super Hercules — Latin America’s first C-130J operator

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Bristow secures first production slot for Electra EL9, orders five with options for 45 Bristow Group has signed a deposit-backed Pre-Delivery Payment agreement with Electra to secure the first production slot for the nine-seat EL9 hybrid-electric Ultra-Short aircraft. The multimillion-dollar deal commits to five EL9s for year-one delivery, subject to certification, and options on up to 45 additional airframes.

2026-01-21T06:22:23.050973-08:00

Bristow secures first production slot for Electra EL9, orders five with options for 45

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Serbia names Archer preferred eVTOL partner with option for up to 25 Midnight aircraft Archer Aviation has been named the Republic of Serbia’s preferred eVTOL partner under a government agreement that gives Serbia the option to purchase up to 25 Midnight aircraft. The deal is aimed at catalyzing electric air-taxi adoption across Europe and promoting services at major events.

2026-01-21T06:11:56.061210-08:00

Serbia names Archer preferred eVTOL partner with option for up to 25 Midnight aircraft

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SD Aviation launches SD Share fractional co-ownership programme with three new Citation jets SD Aviation, based in La Roche‑sur‑Yon, is preparing to launch SD Share, a co‑ownership fractional ownership programme built around three brand‑new Citation‑series business jets. The scheme offers shared equity in each aircraft to spread acquisition and operating costs among multiple owners.

2026-01-21T04:54:17.124882-08:00

SD Aviation launches SD Share fractional co-ownership programme with three new Citation jets

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Riyadh Air launches Riyadh Cargo to deploy belly-hold freight across 100+ widebodies Riyadh Air has launched Riyadh Cargo, its freighter operations division, activating belly-hold cargo services across its widebody fleet as the start-up builds toward roughly 100–120 widebodies. The initiative is positioned to make Riyadh a strategic global logistics hub and reshape Saudi air freight.

2026-01-21T04:11:00.604468-08:00

Riyadh Air launches Riyadh Cargo to deploy belly-hold freight across 100+ widebodies

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Qatar-donated Boeing 747 to begin carrying Trump this summer after White House accepted $400M gift

2026 Airline Outlook: IBA Sees Lower Fuel Costs, Rising Deliveries and Steady Profits

Bristow secures first production slot for Electra EL9, orders five with options for 45

Serbia names Archer preferred eVTOL partner with option for up to 25 Midnight aircraft

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