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Hydro‑Québec orders three ATR 72‑600s to replace aging DHC‑8‑300 fleet

State‑owned Hydro‑Québec has acquired three ATR 72‑600 turboprops at Montréal–Trudeau to renew its ageing fleet and retire its remaining De Havilland Canada DHC‑8‑300 aircraft. The move modernizes the utility’s regional transport capability and shifts type‑support, maintenance and operations to the ATR platform.

2025-12-22T10:28:22.203569-08:00

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Russia begins flight tests of Su-57 with new Izdeliye 177 fifth‑generation engine

2025-12-22T00:10:27.369263-08:00

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Airlink launches Embraer E195‑E2 commercial operations in South Africa

2025-12-22T05:27:39.239504-08:00

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Airbus and Boeing post rare December delivery surge, chase year‑end targets as 2023 record looms

2025-12-22T01:53:12.008035-08:00

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Textron delivers Mexico's first Cessna SkyCourier freighter to FlexCoah's Altair Textron Aviation has delivered Mexico's first Cessna SkyCourier freighter to FlexCoah for operation by its aviation unit, Altair. The twin‑engine turboprop freighter will expand domestic air‑freight capacity and speed, offering a cost‑efficient, mission‑flexible asset for short‑haul logistics.

2025-12-22T10:49:15.107663-08:00

Textron delivers Mexico's first Cessna SkyCourier freighter to FlexCoah's Altair

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Hydro‑Québec orders three ATR 72‑600s to replace aging DHC‑8‑300 fleet State‑owned Hydro‑Québec has acquired three ATR 72‑600 turboprops at Montréal–Trudeau to renew its ageing fleet and retire its remaining De Havilland Canada DHC‑8‑300 aircraft. The move modernizes the utility’s regional transport capability and shifts type‑support, maintenance and operations to the ATR platform.

2025-12-22T10:28:22.203569-08:00

Hydro‑Québec orders three ATR 72‑600s to replace aging DHC‑8‑300 fleet

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Airlink launches Embraer E195‑E2 commercial operations in South Africa Airlink’s new Embraer E195‑E2 entered commercial service on 22 December, operating its first revenue flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The launch begins Airlink’s E195‑E2 operations in South Africa and signals the type’s introduction into the carrier’s regional network.

2025-12-22T05:27:39.239504-08:00

Airlink launches Embraer E195‑E2 commercial operations in South Africa

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Airbus and Boeing post rare December delivery surge, chase year‑end targets as 2023 record looms Airbus and Boeing recorded a rare delivery blowout across a December weekend, accelerating handovers as both OEMs pushed to meet year‑end targets. The surge narrows the gap to annual goals but leaves 2023’s record total still in sight, underscoring month‑end volatility in production and supply.

2025-12-22T01:53:12.008035-08:00

Airbus and Boeing post rare December delivery surge, chase year‑end targets as 2023 record looms

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Russia begins flight tests of Su-57 with new Izdeliye 177 fifth‑generation engine Russia has begun flight testing the Su‑57 fitted with a new fifth‑generation engine, Izdeliye 177 (Product 177), marking a propulsion milestone for the type. The tests, run by United Aircraft with United Engine Corporation and Rostec, aim to boost performance, production and exportability.

2025-12-22T00:10:27.369263-08:00

Russia begins flight tests of Su-57 with new Izdeliye 177 fifth‑generation engine

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Rise Air takes delivery of first ATR 72-600, becomes Canadian launch customer Rise Air took delivery of its first ATR 72-600 on December 19, becoming the Canadian launch customer for ATR's -600 series. The handover makes Rise Air the first operator of the new -600 variant in Canada and signals the aircraft's entry into the Canadian turboprop market.

2025-12-21T13:42:33.067679-08:00

Rise Air takes delivery of first ATR 72-600, becomes Canadian launch customer

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Malaysia Airlines — route network and fleet update Malaysia Airlines published an Operator News briefing summarising changes to its route network, strategic fleet developments, aircraft orders and partnerships, while tracking market moves including start‑ups, bankruptcies, mergers and ACMI arrangements. The daily roundup highlights near‑term capacity shifts and long‑haul fleet planning implications for the carrier.

2025-12-21T10:21:44.473348-08:00

Malaysia Airlines — route network and fleet update

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Rhenus and Avianca Cargo ship helicopters from U.S. to Vitória as part of 35‑ship agricultural order Rhenus and Avianca Cargo have signed a comprehensive contract to transport helicopters from the U.S. to Vitória, Brazil, moving aircraft that are part of a 35‑helicopter agricultural order. The rotorcraft are earmarked for crop management and monitoring across Brazil’s major coffee, soy and sugar‑producing regions.

2025-12-21T10:02:56.171393-08:00

Rhenus and Avianca Cargo ship helicopters from U.S. to Vitória as part of 35‑ship agricultural order

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Hydro‑Québec orders three ATR 72‑600s to replace aging DHC‑8‑300 fleet

Russia begins flight tests of Su-57 with new Izdeliye 177 fifth‑generation engine

Airlink launches Embraer E195‑E2 commercial operations in South Africa

Airbus and Boeing post rare December delivery surge, chase year‑end targets as 2023 record looms

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