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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

AINonline

Gulfstream delivers 158 business jets in 2025; General Dynamics posts $4.2B profit

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

AINonline

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

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

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Textron Q4 2025: Jet deliveries jump 53%, Q4 revenue rises as CEO eyes defence expansion

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

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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 delivers 158 business jets in 2025; General Dynamics posts $4.2B profit Gulfstream delivered 158 business jets in 2025, up from 136 in 2024. General Dynamics, Gulfstream’s parent, reported $4.2 billion in net profit for 2025, an 11.3% year‑on‑year increase. The company also recorded its second‑best quarter on record during the year.

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

Gulfstream delivers 158 business jets in 2025; General Dynamics posts $4.2B profit

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

Reuters

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Textron Q4 2025: Jet deliveries jump 53%, Q4 revenue rises as CEO eyes defence expansion Textron reported Q4 2025 revenue of $4.2 billion, up 16% year‑on‑year, as jet deliveries jumped 53% and aftermarket services bolstered results; full‑year revenue reached $14.8 billion and adjusted EPS was $6.10. Management flagged ongoing supply‑chain and workforce constraints while the new CEO targets expanded defence programs.

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

Textron Q4 2025: Jet deliveries jump 53%, Q4 revenue rises as CEO eyes defence expansion

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DHL bases two Boeing 737‑400SF freighters in Lagos to boost West Africa express network DHL Aviation SSA has based two fully‑branded Boeing 737‑400(SF) freighters in Lagos, sourced from Air Ghana (GO, Accra). The additions, operated under DHL's SSA unit, are intended to boost DHL Express regional capacity and strengthen cargo links across West Africa from the carrier's Lagos hub.

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

DHL bases two Boeing 737‑400SF freighters in Lagos to boost West Africa express network

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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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Biman Bangladesh secures government guarantee to back Boeing aircraft purchase Biman Bangladesh has secured a government guarantee to underwrite a planned purchase of Boeing aircraft, a financial step intended to unlock lender support and advance negotiations on the carrier's fleet renewal. Details on aircraft types, pricing and delivery timetable were not specified.

2026-01-27T22:57:47.339267-08:00

Biman Bangladesh secures government guarantee to back Boeing aircraft purchase

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

Gulfstream delivers 158 business jets in 2025; General Dynamics posts $4.2B profit

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

Textron Q4 2025: Jet deliveries jump 53%, Q4 revenue rises as CEO eyes defence expansion

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