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Polar Airlines to add three modified Il-114-300 turboprops

Polar Airlines (RKA, Yakutsk) plans to expand its fleet with three modified Il-114-300 turboprops, the airline's deputy flight director Semyon Semyonov said. The manufacturer will supply the aircraft in a customised configuration tailored to the carrier's operational requirements, according to Semyonov.

2026-02-24T23:14:03.611155-08:00

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India’s travel boom hits a critical inflection point for aviation

2026-02-24T22:15:07.810860-08:00

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SriLankan needs at least seven jets to rebalance network as global supply shortages bite

2026-02-24T21:51:26.802737-08:00

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United to replace Boeing 757s with 50 Airbus A321XLRs

2026-02-24T19:33:21.950927-08:00

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Polar Airlines to add three modified Il-114-300 turboprops Polar Airlines (RKA, Yakutsk) plans to expand its fleet with three modified Il-114-300 turboprops, the airline's deputy flight director Semyon Semyonov said. The manufacturer will supply the aircraft in a customised configuration tailored to the carrier's operational requirements, according to Semyonov.

2026-02-24T23:14:03.611155-08:00

Polar Airlines to add three modified Il-114-300 turboprops

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India’s travel boom hits a critical inflection point for aviation India’s travel economy is booming and well capitalized, but beneath the growth lie contradictions that put its aviation sector at a critical inflection point. Capacity limits, uneven traffic recovery, carrier financial stress and infrastructure shortfalls are increasingly forcing airlines, airports and suppliers to rethink strategy.

2026-02-24T22:15:07.810860-08:00

India’s travel boom hits a critical inflection point for aviation

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SriLankan needs at least seven jets to rebalance network as global supply shortages bite SriLankan Airlines (UL, Colombo International) says it requires at least seven additional aircraft to rationalise its network and open new routes. The carrier warns global supply shortages are limiting access to aircraft and delaying planned capacity and route expansion.

2026-02-24T21:51:26.802737-08:00

SriLankan needs at least seven jets to rebalance network as global supply shortages bite

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Pakistan military takes delivery of first Embraer Phenom 300E Pakistan's military has taken delivery of its first Embraer Phenom 300E, adding a light business jet to its fleet. Delivery details and intended missions were not specified by officials; the aircraft joins a Phenom family widely used across civil and government operators.

2026-02-24T21:13:56.355368-08:00

Pakistan military takes delivery of first Embraer Phenom 300E

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United to replace Boeing 757s with 50 Airbus A321XLRs United Airlines has ordered 50 Airbus A321XLRs to replace its Boeing 757 fleet. The 50‑aircraft purchase marks a shift toward ultra‑long‑range narrowbodies for routes served by 757s and will influence United's long‑term fleet planning, route economics and capacity on thin long‑haul markets.

2026-02-24T19:33:21.950927-08:00

United to replace Boeing 757s with 50 Airbus A321XLRs

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Business-jet market closes strong year as fourth-quarter activity rises worldwide The business‑jet market closed the year strongly as fourth‑quarter activity increased across regions, driven by broad‑based growth in flight operations, utilization and transactions. Rising worldwide operations underpinned demand for new and pre‑owned aircraft, supporting OEM and aftermarket activity into year‑end.

2026-02-24T10:56:34.850162-08:00

Business-jet market closes strong year as fourth-quarter activity rises worldwide

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Embraer debuts Praetor 500E/600E with 42‑inch smart window, curved touchscreens and Q1 2029 delivery target Embraer unveiled upgraded Praetor 500E and 600E business-jet variants featuring a 42‑inch smart window display, industry‑first curved touchscreen monitors, redesigned cabin‑management system, new divan and enlarged galleys. The company is targeting first deliveries in Q1 2029 to capitalise on rising demand for executive aircraft.

2026-02-24T06:26:54.398503-08:00

Embraer debuts Praetor 500E/600E with 42‑inch smart window, curved touchscreens and Q1 2029 delivery target

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Green Africa Airways takes delivery of first ATR 72-600 to boost regional network Green Africa Airways has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 turboprop, beginning a fleet refresh to expand short‑haul regional services across West and Central Africa. The handover adds immediate capacity for regional routes and is the airline's first operation of the -600 variant.

2026-02-24T05:50:45.272970-08:00

Green Africa Airways takes delivery of first ATR 72-600 to boost regional network

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Polar Airlines to add three modified Il-114-300 turboprops

India’s travel boom hits a critical inflection point for aviation

SriLankan needs at least seven jets to rebalance network as global supply shortages bite

United to replace Boeing 757s with 50 Airbus A321XLRs

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