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Wheels Up to double Phenom 300 and Challenger 300 fleet in 2026 amid stronger-than-expected Signature demand

Wheels Up will expand and streamline its premium fleet by doubling its Embraer Phenom 300 and Challenger 300 inventory in 2026, responding to stronger-than-expected demand for its Signature membership product. The move prioritizes light and midsize jets to match member preferences and utilization patterns.

2026-03-11T09:08:30.967060-07:00

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Azul to centre network growth on Embraer E195‑E2, rules out A321XLR

2026-03-11T08:04:22.035509-07:00

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Embraer could start E175 final assembly in India by 2028 if 200‑aircraft order target met

2026-03-11T07:39:47.917119-07:00

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Life Flight Network orders 12 Pilatus PC-12 PROs for ICU aeromedical missions; 10‑year partnership, deliveries from 2027

2026-03-11T04:18:49.777841-07:00

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Wheels Up to double Phenom 300 and Challenger 300 fleet in 2026 amid stronger-than-expected Signature demand Wheels Up will expand and streamline its premium fleet by doubling its Embraer Phenom 300 and Challenger 300 inventory in 2026, responding to stronger-than-expected demand for its Signature membership product. The move prioritizes light and midsize jets to match member preferences and utilization patterns.

2026-03-11T09:08:30.967060-07:00

Wheels Up to double Phenom 300 and Challenger 300 fleet in 2026 amid stronger-than-expected Signature demand

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Azul to centre network growth on Embraer E195‑E2, rules out A321XLR Azul Linhas Aéreas will prioritise network growth around the Embraer E195‑E2, centring capacity and route planning on the regional jet, and has formally ruled out adding the Airbus A321XLR to its fleet. The stance clarifies Azul's near‑term narrowbody and regional fleet direction.

2026-03-11T08:04:22.035509-07:00

Azul to centre network growth on Embraer E195‑E2, rules out A321XLR

Air Data News

Embraer could start E175 final assembly in India by 2028 if 200‑aircraft order target met Embraer could begin final assembly of E175 regional jets in India as early as 2028 if it secures orders for at least 200 aircraft, CEO Francisco Gomes said. The condition makes local production contingent on a sizable firm order pool before committing plant investment.

2026-03-11T07:39:47.917119-07:00

Embraer could start E175 final assembly in India by 2028 if 200‑aircraft order target met

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Helicopter Alliance signs five-year framework to supply 10 UH-60 Black Hawks to SAF Aerogroup Helicopter Alliance has signed a five-year framework to supply SAF Aerogroup with 10 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, the companies said. Ales Kvidera, Helicopter Alliance CEO, said he was “proud” SAF Aerogroup selected the UH-60, confirming the type choice for the operator's rotorcraft fleet.

2026-03-11T05:00:22.527096-07:00

Helicopter Alliance signs five-year framework to supply 10 UH-60 Black Hawks to SAF Aerogroup

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Life Flight Network orders 12 Pilatus PC-12 PROs for ICU aeromedical missions; 10‑year partnership, deliveries from 2027 Life Flight Network has placed a firm order for twelve Pilatus PC‑12 PRO turboprops and signed a ten‑year partnership with Pilatus that includes options for additional aircraft. The PC‑12 PROs, to be delivered by Pilatus Aircraft USA and outfitted for ICU‑level transport, begin handovers in 2027.

2026-03-11T04:18:49.777841-07:00

Life Flight Network orders 12 Pilatus PC-12 PROs for ICU aeromedical missions; 10‑year partnership, deliveries from 2027

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Tunisair launches tenders for A320-family narrowbodies, widebodies and advisory services Tunisair has launched competitive tenders seeking A320-family single-aisle aircraft, widebody jets and separate advisory services to support the procurement. The formal requests for proposals open the process for OEMs, lessors and consultants as the national carrier advances fleet renewal and network planning.

2026-03-11T02:38:49.902041-07:00

Tunisair launches tenders for A320-family narrowbodies, widebodies and advisory services

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De Havilland begins major structural assembly of first DHC-515 water bomber De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has joined the cockpit and hull sections of its first DHC-515 and completed wing‑box assembly at its Canadian production line, advancing the amphibious turboprop water bomber toward planned deliveries to European customers and Canada in 2028.

2026-03-10T16:20:24.820833-07:00

De Havilland begins major structural assembly of first DHC-515 water bomber

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CDB Aviation to lease five Airbus A321-271NX narrowbodies to LATAM, deliveries Q2 2026 CDB Aviation has signed lease agreements for five Airbus A321-271NX (A321neo) aircraft with LATAM Airlines Group, reinforcing the lessor’s long-standing partnership with the carrier. The jets are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2026, the deal announced at ISTAT Americas.

2026-03-10T13:18:45.951004-07:00

CDB Aviation to lease five Airbus A321-271NX narrowbodies to LATAM, deliveries Q2 2026

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Wheels Up to double Phenom 300 and Challenger 300 fleet in 2026 amid stronger-than-expected Signature demand

Azul to centre network growth on Embraer E195‑E2, rules out A321XLR

Embraer could start E175 final assembly in India by 2028 if 200‑aircraft order target met

Life Flight Network orders 12 Pilatus PC-12 PROs for ICU aeromedical missions; 10‑year partnership, deliveries from 2027

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