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German Airways to add ninth Embraer E190 (D-ABKE) for Summer 2026 ACMI and charter ops

German Airways will add a ninth Embraer E190 (registration D-ABKE) ahead of the 2026 summer schedule, expanding capacity for ACMI/wet-lease and charter operations. The carrier says the addition creates cockpit, cabin and technical jobs and will support new customer projects.

2026-01-30T07:36:31.978855-08:00

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KLM completes Dreamliner fleet as 28th 787 'Krokus' arrives

2026-01-30T06:17:54.492343-08:00

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USAF orders four more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters from Boeing, award tops $262M

2026-01-29T06:51:13.299593-08:00

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India's Star Air to stick with regional jets as fleet expands

2026-01-29T22:28:48.041249-08:00

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German Airways to add ninth Embraer E190 (D-ABKE) for Summer 2026 ACMI and charter ops German Airways will add a ninth Embraer E190 (registration D-ABKE) ahead of the 2026 summer schedule, expanding capacity for ACMI/wet-lease and charter operations. The carrier says the addition creates cockpit, cabin and technical jobs and will support new customer projects.

2026-01-30T07:36:31.978855-08:00

German Airways to add ninth Embraer E190 (D-ABKE) for Summer 2026 ACMI and charter ops

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KLM completes Dreamliner fleet as 28th 787 'Krokus' arrives KLM has completed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with the arrival of its 28th aircraft, named “Krokus,” at Amsterdam Schiphol on Jan. 30. The carrier now operates fifteen 787‑10s and thirteen 787‑9s, finalizing its long‑haul widebody renewal.

2026-01-30T06:17:54.492343-08:00

KLM completes Dreamliner fleet as 28th 787 'Krokus' arrives

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Irish Air Corps to introduce Dassault Falcon 6X as new VIP transport The Irish Air Corps is poised to begin operations with its newly acquired Dassault Falcon 6X, which will be employed primarily for VIP transport. The jet will serve as the service's principal executive airlift asset and is due to enter operational service under the Air Corps' transport fleet.

2026-01-30T04:27:25.847433-08:00

Irish Air Corps to introduce Dassault Falcon 6X as new VIP transport

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India's Star Air to stick with regional jets as fleet expands Star Air will expand its fleet using regional jets rather than transitioning to larger narrowbodies, reinforcing a short‑haul, frequency‑led growth approach across India's domestic network. The carrier's stance keeps its capacity focused on regional connectivity as it scales operations.

2026-01-29T22:28:48.041249-08:00

India's Star Air to stick with regional jets as fleet expands

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Qingdao Airlines seeks $225M financing to acquire three Airbus A321neos Qingdao Airlines is seeking $225 million in financing to acquire three Airbus A321neo single‑aisle aircraft. The funding request is intended to underwrite the purchase of the three A321neos and constitutes a targeted capital raise to expand and modernize the carrier’s narrowbody fleet.

2026-01-29T14:34:10.020881-08:00

Qingdao Airlines seeks $225M financing to acquire three Airbus A321neos

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U.S. Army seeks up to 11 Bombardier Global 6500s for HADES ISR modernization The U.S. Army is pursuing up to 11 custom Bombardier Global 6500 business jets for its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES), marking a shift away from decades‑old turboprop ISR platforms as the service modernizes airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability.

2026-01-29T09:56:40.616116-08:00

U.S. Army seeks up to 11 Bombardier Global 6500s for HADES ISR modernization

AINonline

Bell Q4: 78 Commercial Helicopters Delivered as Military Revenue Rises 20% and MV-75 Accelerates Bell reported military revenue up 20% in 2025 as its MV-75 tiltrotor programme accelerates toward a targeted first flight in 2026, while the company delivered 78 commercial helicopters in Q4 2025, highlighting simultaneous civil and defence momentum.

2026-01-29T09:37:25.370243-08:00

Bell Q4: 78 Commercial Helicopters Delivered as Military Revenue Rises 20% and MV-75 Accelerates

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Airbus begins sales outreach for A220‑500 180‑seat stretch ahead of launch decision Airbus has started formal sales discussions for an A220‑500 — a simple fuselage stretch to roughly 180 seats — as the company evaluates a near‑term launch. The move aims to lift A220 programme profitability and position the type as a direct competitor to 737‑class single‑aisles.

2026-01-29T08:07:56.491140-08:00

Airbus begins sales outreach for A220‑500 180‑seat stretch ahead of launch decision

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German Airways to add ninth Embraer E190 (D-ABKE) for Summer 2026 ACMI and charter ops

KLM completes Dreamliner fleet as 28th 787 'Krokus' arrives

USAF orders four more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters from Boeing, award tops $262M

India's Star Air to stick with regional jets as fleet expands

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