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LATAM re-selects Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 XE for three Boeing 787 Dreamliners

LATAM Airlines has selected Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 XE engines to power three new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, marking a return to the British engine maker after an earlier period of diversification in its widebody fleet.

2026-04-29T16:15:49.012522-07:00

Flying Magazine

Wheels Up accelerates Phenom and Challenger charter fleet modernization

2026-04-29T15:37:39.925908-07:00

AINonline

Gulfstream bizjet deliveries set an all-time Q1 record as order intake stays strong

2026-04-29T15:08:41.928575-07:00

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FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026

2026-04-29T14:26:03.054248-07:00

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LATAM re-selects Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 XE for three Boeing 787 Dreamliners LATAM Airlines has selected Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 XE engines to power three new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, marking a return to the British engine maker after an earlier period of diversification in its widebody fleet.

2026-04-29T16:15:49.012522-07:00

LATAM re-selects Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 XE for three Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Flying Magazine

Wheels Up accelerates Phenom and Challenger charter fleet modernization Wheels Up says it is continuing to add Embraer Phenom and Bombardier Challenger aircraft to modernize its charter fleet, with the rollout ahead of schedule. The move supports the operator’s broader effort to streamline capacity around its Phenom/Challenger mix and reinforce membership-driven utilization.

2026-04-29T15:37:39.925908-07:00

Wheels Up accelerates Phenom and Challenger charter fleet modernization

AINonline

Gulfstream bizjet deliveries set an all-time Q1 record as order intake stays strong Gulfstream Aerospace reported deliveries of business jets hitting an all-time record for the first quarter, with order intake also remaining strong during the period. The results underscore continued OEM momentum in the executive aircraft market despite broader timing and supply constraints affecting many programs.

2026-04-29T15:08:41.928575-07:00

Gulfstream bizjet deliveries set an all-time Q1 record as order intake stays strong

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FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026 FedEx expects its McDonnell Douglas MD-11F fleet to return to active service in May, after the US regulator lifts the grounding affecting the MD-11F and similar types. The decision follows the Nov. 4, 2025 UPS Airlines fatal MD-11F crash near Louisville, which killed all three crewmembers and multiple people on the ground.

2026-04-29T14:26:03.054248-07:00

FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin selected to deliver training devices and services for US Navy E-130J Phoenix II (TACAMO) Lockheed Martin has been chosen to provide specialized training devices and support services for the US Navy’s E-130J Phoenix II aircraft, supporting the Northrop Grumman-led team behind the TACAMO recapitalization effort. The training package is intended to equip operators for the Take Charge and Move Out mission.

2026-04-29T10:22:19.502838-07:00

Lockheed Martin selected to deliver training devices and services for US Navy E-130J Phoenix II (TACAMO)

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SCAT Airlines signs for five additional Boeing 737 MAX 9s, converting five prior 737-8 orders Kazakhstan carrier SCAT Airlines has firmed a deal for five more Boeing 737-9 aircraft and converted five previously placed 737-8 orders into the larger 737-9 variant. Boeing says the 737-9 commitment was previously shown as an unidentified entry in its backlog.

2026-04-29T07:32:32.340057-07:00

SCAT Airlines signs for five additional Boeing 737 MAX 9s, converting five prior 737-8 orders

eVTOL Insights

H55 delivers first certifiable Adagio battery modules for Smartflyer SFX1 electric aircraft Smartflyer says H55 has delivered the first batch of Adagio battery modules that are “certifiable” for Smartflyer’s SFX1 electric aircraft, marking a key milestone in the powertrain development program. The shipment advances component readiness as Smartflyer moves deeper into aircraft-level integration.

2026-04-29T05:20:47.979361-07:00

H55 delivers first certifiable Adagio battery modules for Smartflyer SFX1 electric aircraft

FlightGlobal

Ascend Airways’ Malaysia unit begins passenger flying with a first Boeing 737-800, with two more aircraft due in May Ascend Airways Malaysia has taken delivery of its first passenger aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, arriving at Kuala Lumpur Subang on April 26, 2026. The ACMI-focused startup says it expects two additional 737-800s in May as its UK sister suspends services.

2026-04-29T04:41:05.359271-07:00

Ascend Airways’ Malaysia unit begins passenger flying with a first Boeing 737-800, with two more aircraft due in May

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LATAM re-selects Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 XE for three Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Wheels Up accelerates Phenom and Challenger charter fleet modernization

Gulfstream bizjet deliveries set an all-time Q1 record as order intake stays strong

FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026

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