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Philippine Airlines unveils first A350-1000 cabin by LIFT Aero Design

Philippine Airlines unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000, revealing a cabin interior designed and executed by Tokyo-based LIFT Aero Design. The fit-out showcases LIFT's bespoke premium finishes and layout for PAL's widebody debut, offering the first public look at the airline's A350-1000 passenger product.

2026-01-28T15:52:38.209300-08:00

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Wizz Air bases third A321XLR at London Gatwick as UK fleet reaches 21

2026-01-28T13:56:28.018651-08:00

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Gulfstream warns 2026 deliveries will be largely flat as supply‑chain and completion bottlenecks persist

2026-01-28T10:17:05.803088-08:00

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Manufacturers push globe‑girdling business jets as Bombardier debuts the Global 8000

2026-01-28T09:39:46.004790-08:00

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Philippine Airlines unveils first A350-1000 cabin by LIFT Aero Design Philippine Airlines unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000, revealing a cabin interior designed and executed by Tokyo-based LIFT Aero Design. The fit-out showcases LIFT's bespoke premium finishes and layout for PAL's widebody debut, offering the first public look at the airline's A350-1000 passenger product.

2026-01-28T15:52:38.209300-08:00

Philippine Airlines unveils first A350-1000 cabin by LIFT Aero Design

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Wizz Air bases third A321XLR at London Gatwick as UK fleet reaches 21 Wizz Air has based a third Airbus A321XLR at London Gatwick, strengthening its long‑range low‑cost network in the capital. The move raises the carrier's UK‑based fleet to 21 aircraft, with six at Gatwick and 15 stationed at London Luton.

2026-01-28T13:56:28.018651-08:00

Wizz Air bases third A321XLR at London Gatwick as UK fleet reaches 21

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Gulfstream warns 2026 deliveries will be largely flat as supply‑chain and completion bottlenecks persist Gulfstream delivered 158 business jets in 2025, up from 136 in 2024, and closed the year with strong Q4 sales and healthy parent profits. Despite robust demand, the company says 2026 handovers will be only marginally higher as supply‑chain and completion constraints continue.

2026-01-28T10:17:05.803088-08:00

Gulfstream warns 2026 deliveries will be largely flat as supply‑chain and completion bottlenecks persist

AINonline

Manufacturers push globe‑girdling business jets as Bombardier debuts the Global 8000 Gulfstream, Dassault and Bombardier are rolling out a new wave of ultra‑long‑range business jets aimed at wealthy Asia‑Pacific clients, offering nonstop, globe‑spanning capability. Bombardier’s Global 8000 prioritizes higher cruise speed and a luxury cabin to shave travel time, positioning it as a subsonic redefinition of long‑range business travel.

2026-01-28T09:39:46.004790-08:00

Manufacturers push globe‑girdling business jets as Bombardier debuts the Global 8000

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Textron Q4: Jet deliveries surge 53% lift revenue as aftermarket and defense offset constraints Textron Aviation posted record fourth‑quarter revenue as jet deliveries jumped 53%, supported by stronger aftermarket services and rising military program revenue. Management said supply‑chain and workforce constraints remain, its 2026 profit forecast missed estimates, and the CEO sees Pentagon spending as a growth lever.

2026-01-28T05:19:51.464368-08:00

Textron Q4: Jet deliveries surge 53% lift revenue as aftermarket and defense offset constraints

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DHL bases two B737-400 freighters in Lagos to boost West Africa express capacity DHL Aviation SSA has based two dedicated Boeing 737-400(SF) freighters at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, sourced from Air Ghana and deployed to expand DHL Express short- and medium-haul capacity across West Africa. The basing delivers an immediate network-capacity boost for regional e‑commerce and express logistics.

2026-01-28T04:50:13.277007-08:00

DHL bases two B737-400 freighters in Lagos to boost West Africa express capacity

Boeing

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Boeing: India & South Asia will need ~3,300 new jets over the next two decades as traffic rises 7% p.a. Boeing forecasts roughly 3,290–3,300 new commercial aircraft for India and South Asia over the next 20 years (to 2044–2046), driven by ~7% annual passenger growth. OEMs, airlines and lessors should prioritise single‑aisle deliveries while preparing for major MRO and workforce capacity strains.

2026-01-28T00:15:03.033967-08:00

Boeing: India & South Asia will need ~3,300 new jets over the next two decades as traffic rises 7% p.a.

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Owners in talks to sell Israel's Arkia for $50mn

2026-01-27T23:49:31.938593-08:00

Owners in talks to sell Israel

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Philippine Airlines unveils first A350-1000 cabin by LIFT Aero Design

Wizz Air bases third A321XLR at London Gatwick as UK fleet reaches 21

Gulfstream warns 2026 deliveries will be largely flat as supply‑chain and completion bottlenecks persist

Manufacturers push globe‑girdling business jets as Bombardier debuts the Global 8000

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