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REGENT lands 30‑unit order for 12‑seat Viceroy Seaglider from private club 'XXV'; U.S. East Coast deliveries from 2027

REGENT Craft has secured a 30‑unit order from private members club 'XXV' for its 12‑seat Viceroy Seaglider, with U.S. East Coast deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027. The deal is a significant early commercial fleet commitment and defines a near‑term production and delivery window for the platform.

2026-01-16T00:06:25.264036-08:00

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United converts 56 Boeing 787-9s into 787-10s amid GE–Rolls engine dispute, 777 spares squeeze and looming A350 competition

2026-01-15T17:06:58.843459-08:00

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Air India to deploy newly delivered Boeing 787-9 on Mumbai–Frankfurt from 1 Feb 2026

2026-01-15T04:16:12.645372-08:00

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Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin autothrottle enters service after FAA certification

2026-01-14T11:51:52.153852-08:00

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REGENT lands 30‑unit order for 12‑seat Viceroy Seaglider from private club 'XXV'; U.S. East Coast deliveries from 2027 REGENT Craft has secured a 30‑unit order from private members club 'XXV' for its 12‑seat Viceroy Seaglider, with U.S. East Coast deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027. The deal is a significant early commercial fleet commitment and defines a near‑term production and delivery window for the platform.

2026-01-16T00:06:25.264036-08:00

REGENT lands 30‑unit order for 12‑seat Viceroy Seaglider from private club 'XXV'; U.S. East Coast deliveries from 2027

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China Express Airlines secures $75M government subsidy to bolster operations and fleet plans

2026-01-15T18:57:55.613240-08:00

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United converts 56 Boeing 787-9s into 787-10s amid GE–Rolls engine dispute, 777 spares squeeze and looming A350 competition United is converting 56 Boeing 787-9s into larger 787-10s as it confronts a GE–Rolls engine fight, parts shortages for engines on its oldest 777s, and rising competitive pressure from Airbus A350s. The move is part of broader late‑decade widebody transformation options to meet ambitious growth targets.

2026-01-15T17:06:58.843459-08:00

United converts 56 Boeing 787-9s into 787-10s amid GE–Rolls engine dispute, 777 spares squeeze and looming A350 competition

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Lockheed delivers record 191 F‑35s after year‑long U.S. acceptance pause clears TR‑3 backlog Lockheed Martin delivered a program‑record 191 F‑35 Lightning II fighters in 2023 after the U.S. government paused acceptance of new jets for roughly a year, leaving aircraft stockpiled at Lockheed facilities. The delivery surge cleared the TR‑3 backlog created by that acceptance hold.

2026-01-15T14:03:14.634027-08:00

Lockheed delivers record 191 F‑35s after year‑long U.S. acceptance pause clears TR‑3 backlog

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Boeing 737 MAX 10: Billions at Stake in the Middle‑of‑Market Battle The 737 MAX 10 is central to Boeing's bid to reclaim the lucrative middle‑of‑market (MOM) segment — a program that could unlock billions in orders if Boeing can match demand. Industry watchers say Boeing has under‑exposed itself to the MOM surge despite creating the category with the 757.

2026-01-15T10:55:40.634862-08:00

Boeing 737 MAX 10: Billions at Stake in the Middle‑of‑Market Battle

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Airbus courts Brazilian carriers for A350 comeback after two major airlines dropped the type Airbus is actively pitching the A350 to Brazilian carriers after the country’s two largest long‑haul operators removed the type from their fleets. The manufacturer says the A350 still fits Brazil’s market needs and is exploring new sales, lease or used‑aircraft options to regain presence.

2026-01-15T09:13:08.554502-08:00

Airbus courts Brazilian carriers for A350 comeback after two major airlines dropped the type

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EASA conducts validation test flights of COMAC C919 as China seeks European certification EASA test pilots have carried out validation flights of China’s COMAC C919 as part of regulator-led certification activities in support of potential EASA recognition. Successful validation would clear a key regulatory barrier to C919 operation in Europe and bolster the jet’s push into Western markets.

2026-01-15T08:15:33.102843-08:00

EASA conducts validation test flights of COMAC C919 as China seeks European certification

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Bombardier to add 126,000 sq ft Dorval manufacturing centre in $72–100M expansion to boost business‑jet output Bombardier will build a 126,000 sq ft manufacturing centre at its Dorval, Quebec site, with reported investment estimates between $72 million and $100 million. The facility is intended to raise business‑jet production capacity, expand the Dorval footprint and add skilled jobs ahead of start‑up by end‑2027.

2026-01-15T04:36:04.509699-08:00

Bombardier to add 126,000 sq ft Dorval manufacturing centre in $72–100M expansion to boost business‑jet output

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REGENT lands 30‑unit order for 12‑seat Viceroy Seaglider from private club 'XXV'; U.S. East Coast deliveries from 2027

United converts 56 Boeing 787-9s into 787-10s amid GE–Rolls engine dispute, 777 spares squeeze and looming A350 competition

Air India to deploy newly delivered Boeing 787-9 on Mumbai–Frankfurt from 1 Feb 2026

Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin autothrottle enters service after FAA certification

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