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German Airways adds ninth Embraer E190 (D-ABKE) for Summer 2026 ACMI operations

German Airways will add a ninth Embraer E190 (registration D-ABKE), to be based in Germany and enter service for the Summer 2026 schedule. The aircraft is earmarked for ACMI/wet-lease and charter work and will create cockpit, cabin and technical roles.

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

Airways Magazine

KLM completes Dreamliner fleet with 28th Boeing 787-10 'Krokus'

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

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

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

Reuters

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

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

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German Airways adds ninth Embraer E190 (D-ABKE) for Summer 2026 ACMI operations German Airways will add a ninth Embraer E190 (registration D-ABKE), to be based in Germany and enter service for the Summer 2026 schedule. The aircraft is earmarked for ACMI/wet-lease and charter work and will create cockpit, cabin and technical roles.

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

German Airways adds ninth Embraer E190 (D-ABKE) for Summer 2026 ACMI operations

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KLM completes Dreamliner fleet with 28th Boeing 787-10 'Krokus' KLM has taken delivery of its 28th and final Boeing 787-10, PH-BKS "Krokus", completing the carrier's Dreamliner fleet renewal and closing out its current 787-10 order. The arrival finalises KLM's long‑haul widebody transition and consolidates intercontinental capacity from Amsterdam Schiphol.

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

KLM completes Dreamliner fleet with 28th Boeing 787-10 'Krokus'

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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

DefenseNews.com

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 adds ninth Embraer E190 (D-ABKE) for Summer 2026 ACMI operations

KLM completes Dreamliner fleet with 28th Boeing 787-10 'Krokus'

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

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

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