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• Clement Charpentreau
The Helicopter Company has finalized its move into business aviation with a $568 million firm order for 12 Bombardier jets: five Challenger 3500s, five Global 5500s and two Global 8000s. Options for 48 additional aircraft could bring the agreement to 60 jets.
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The Helicopter Company has finalized its move into business aviation with a $568 million firm order for 12 Bombardier jets: five Challenger 3500s, five Global 5500s and two Global 8000s. Options for 48 additional aircraft could bring the agreement to 60 jets.
Boeing recorded 165 October orders valued at $10.2 billion, while Boeing Business Jets is pursuing demand in emerging markets for aircraft with multiple roles. The coverage also argues that prioritizing quality over near-term expectations could support a production ramp, though it provides no details on delivery timing or the orders’ composition.
Malaysia Airlines chief Nasaruddin Bakar says the carrier expects to take delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 10 in 2029. The airline has 12 examples on order, setting a long-dated milestone for the narrowbody fleet program.
Chalair Aviation plans to expand its ATR 72 fleet and is considering taking on more aircraft, capacity, and maintenance (ACMI) work, according to ch-aviation. The report signals a potential increase in the French regional carrier’s turboprop capacity and its contract-flying activity.
Advanced Air has added its first E190, marking the aircraft type’s entry into the U.S. operator’s fleet. The available report does not provide further details on the aircraft’s configuration, planned routes or operational role.
Brazilian operator FlyBIS has signed an agreement for two Eve Air Mobility eVTOL aircraft, with options for 10 more. The deal adds a prospective customer to Eve’s commercial pipeline, though the available report provides no delivery schedule or other terms.
The Air Force Academy has received four T-19A Kestrels, the military designation for Game Aerospace’s GB1 Gamebird, as the aircraft completed certification and made its public debut. Funded through corporate and civilian donations, the fleet will support aerobatic training, a new flying team and pilot recruiting.
TransMedics plans to equip its Phenom aircraft fleet with Gogo Galileo HDX, aiming to be the first and only organ-transplant company with the service across its entire fleet by mid-2027. The company intends to extend the capability to its European aircraft in 2028.
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