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Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

Tajikistan’s Shohin Airlines plans to acquire Airbus A320neo-family jets, positioning the carrier to renew its narrowbody fleet with a next-generation Airbus model. The move underscores continued A320neo-family uptake among operators beyond the largest global carriers.

2026-04-24T01:07:17.038276-07:00

AirInsight

LOT Polish frames Airbus A220 as best fit for Poland expansion—while positioning digital apps and fare promotions as part of its

2026-04-24T00:56:01.704711-07:00

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Philippine Airlines: no A350-1000 or A320neo-family delivery deferrals in 2026

2026-04-23T16:49:40.952540-07:00

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Boeing targets 10/month 787 output in Charleston in 2026 while holding 90–100 delivery goal despite seat and engine delays

2026-04-23T14:25:18.253932-07:00

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Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft Tajikistan’s Shohin Airlines plans to acquire Airbus A320neo-family jets, positioning the carrier to renew its narrowbody fleet with a next-generation Airbus model. The move underscores continued A320neo-family uptake among operators beyond the largest global carriers.

2026-04-24T01:07:17.038276-07:00

Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

AirInsight

LOT Polish frames Airbus A220 as best fit for Poland expansion—while positioning digital apps and fare promotions as part of its LOT Polish Airlines’ A220 order has been portrayed as more than a simple fleet choice, with commentary branding it as politically motivated. In parallel, LOT is emphasizing a longer-term development plan and passenger-facing tools—launching dedicated mobile apps and promoting low-fare deals—to support market growth ambitions.

2026-04-24T00:56:01.704711-07:00

LOT Polish frames Airbus A220 as best fit for Poland expansion—while positioning digital apps and fare promotions as part of its

DefenseNews.com

Pentagon and Pratt & Whitney agree on $1.4B F-35 F135 LRIP lot 9 engine deal The Pentagon reached agreement with Pratt & Whitney on the ninth low-rate initial production (LRIP) lot of F135 engines for the F-35 joint strike fighter. The pact is valued at $1.4 billion, sustaining the cadence of engine procurement during early production ramp.

2026-04-23T17:49:33.003284-07:00

Pentagon and Pratt & Whitney agree on $1.4B F-35 F135 LRIP lot 9 engine deal

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Philippine Airlines: no A350-1000 or A320neo-family delivery deferrals in 2026 Philippine Airlines says it will not defer five Airbus A350-1000 deliveries in 2026, nor four A320-200/A321-200N deliveries, expecting aircraft to arrive roughly on time. The statement, attributed to president Richard Nuttall, was made during an on-stage interview at Aviation Festival Asia in Singapore in late March 2026.

2026-04-23T16:49:40.952540-07:00

Philippine Airlines: no A350-1000 or A320neo-family delivery deferrals in 2026

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New Zealand to buy 5 Lockheed Hercules transports for about $1B to replace 50+ year-old fleet New Zealand’s military is purchasing five Lockheed Hercules aircraft for roughly $1 billion, replacing an aging fleet of more than 50-year-old transports. The move follows a string of high-profile breakdowns in recent years and targets improved airlift availability and reliability.

2026-04-23T15:05:59.818727-07:00

New Zealand to buy 5 Lockheed Hercules transports for about $1B to replace 50+ year-old fleet

FlightGlobal

Boeing targets 10/month 787 output in Charleston in 2026 while holding 90–100 delivery goal despite seat and engine delays Boeing said it aims to lift monthly 787 production at Charleston to 10 aircraft this year, even as supply-chain hold-ups continue for premium seats and engines. The company is still targeting 90–100 Dreamliner deliveries in 2026, citing higher commercial delivery volume and improved operational performance alongside favorable order timing.

2026-04-23T14:25:18.253932-07:00

Boeing targets 10/month 787 output in Charleston in 2026 while holding 90–100 delivery goal despite seat and engine delays

FlightGlobal

L3Harris wins second AEW&C order for Global 6500-based Aeris X after South Korea competition L3Harris has secured its second customer for the Global 6500-based Aeris X airborne early warning and control business-jet platform, following a competitive win in South Korea. The integrator says the programme will now be positioned to compete for additional open opportunities in Canada and Europe.

2026-04-23T12:35:24.551670-07:00

L3Harris wins second AEW&C order for Global 6500-based Aeris X after South Korea competition

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Pilatus breaks ground on Colorado delivery and manufacturing center to let customers personalize PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft Pilatus has started construction on a new premium aircraft delivery center in Colorado designed to give customers deeper configuration and personalization options for the PC-12 and PC-24. The facility will combine delivery staging with manufacturing and customization capabilities for selected operator-specific setups.

2026-04-23T10:50:13.415174-07:00

Pilatus breaks ground on Colorado delivery and manufacturing center to let customers personalize PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft

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Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

LOT Polish frames Airbus A220 as best fit for Poland expansion—while positioning digital apps and fare promotions as part of its

Philippine Airlines: no A350-1000 or A320neo-family delivery deferrals in 2026

Boeing targets 10/month 787 output in Charleston in 2026 while holding 90–100 delivery goal despite seat and engine delays

News Timeline