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MJets Air exits B737-800(BCF) deal as it pivots to widebody aircraft

MJets Air has exited its B737-800(BCF) deal, signaling a strategic shift away from the converted 737 freighter pathway. The move reflects a broader widebody pivot for the carrier/operator, with implications for its aircraft mix and commercial positioning across charter and business aviation markets.

2026-06-01T18:20:41.520648-07:00

PaxEx.Aero

Viva rolls out SES multi-orbit inflight connectivity across 100 Airbus narrowbodies with Sidewinder terminals

2026-06-01T11:21:46.712952-07:00

Via Satellite

Viasat selected by Lockheed Martin to equip NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter aircraft with hybrid satcom

2026-06-01T12:57:51.854408-07:00

Air Data News

Airbus Defence & Space unveils Spain’s first Halcón I Tranche 4 Eurofighter Typhoon ahead of engine tests and maiden flight

2026-06-01T14:15:53.126761-07:00

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MJets Air exits B737-800(BCF) deal as it pivots to widebody aircraft MJets Air has exited its B737-800(BCF) deal, signaling a strategic shift away from the converted 737 freighter pathway. The move reflects a broader widebody pivot for the carrier/operator, with implications for its aircraft mix and commercial positioning across charter and business aviation markets.

2026-06-01T18:20:41.520648-07:00

MJets Air exits B737-800(BCF) deal as it pivots to widebody aircraft

Air Data News

Airbus Defence & Space unveils Spain’s first Halcón I Tranche 4 Eurofighter Typhoon ahead of engine tests and maiden flight Airbus Defence and Space rolled out the first Spain-bound Eurofighter Typhoon under the Halcón I programme at its Getafe facility. The dual-seat Typhoon (construction/customer number ST015) is one of 20 Tranche 4 aircraft ordered and will move into engine testing and first flight as it kicks off deliveries.

2026-06-01T14:15:53.126761-07:00

Airbus Defence & Space unveils Spain’s first Halcón I Tranche 4 Eurofighter Typhoon ahead of engine tests and maiden flight

Via Satellite

Viasat selected by Lockheed Martin to equip NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter aircraft with hybrid satcom Viasat has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide satellite communications technology for two NOAA “Hurricane Hunter” aircraft, covering a hybrid satcom solution under a new award. The deal expands Viasat’s footprint in operational aircraft communications used for extreme-weather missions.

2026-06-01T12:57:51.854408-07:00

Viasat selected by Lockheed Martin to equip NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter aircraft with hybrid satcom

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Viva rolls out SES multi-orbit inflight connectivity across 100 Airbus narrowbodies with Sidewinder terminals Mexico’s ultra-low-cost carrier Viva has selected SES to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity on 100 Airbus narrowbodies, using the Gilat Sidewinder low-profile antenna. SES says the service is already flying on 11 Viva jets and will connect passengers via GEO satellite capacity as well as LEO services from Eutelsat Oneweb.

2026-06-01T11:21:46.712952-07:00

Viva rolls out SES multi-orbit inflight connectivity across 100 Airbus narrowbodies with Sidewinder terminals

FlightGlobal

Swedish armed forces take delivery of two Bombardier Global 6500 VIP jets The Swedish armed forces have received two Bombardier Global 6500 ultra-long-range business jets to renew and expand their VIP transport capability, arriving roughly one year after the original order announcement. The new aircraft add fielded, long-range capacity for state transport missions.

2026-06-01T07:58:25.091267-07:00

Swedish armed forces take delivery of two Bombardier Global 6500 VIP jets

Skift

Riyadh Air to receive first two Boeing 787s; targets 100-city network within five years Riyadh Air says it will take delivery of its first two Boeing 787s this week, marking the start of its widebody fleet ramp. The carrier’s stated goal is to connect 100 cities within five years of its first 787 deliveries, building a long-haul network from the outset.

2026-06-01T07:56:04.889590-07:00

Riyadh Air to receive first two Boeing 787s; targets 100-city network within five years

AINonline

MRO profile: ACI Jet expands Bombardier and Citation Mx focus ACI Jet, serving California’s Central Coast and surrounding markets since 2008, is expanding its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business with a renewed emphasis on Bombardier and Citation Mx aircraft. The move signals a clearer aftermarket positioning for business-jet operators seeking targeted type coverage.

2026-06-01T03:31:03.470800-07:00

MRO profile: ACI Jet expands Bombardier and Citation Mx focus

FlightGlobal

Romania orders two more Leonardo C-27J Spartans for civil contingency under EU SAFE, first delivery set for 2029 Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has ordered two additional Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft, expanding airlift capacity for emergency response, civil protection, and humanitarian missions. The procurement is funded through the EU SAFE instrument, with the first aircraft delivery scheduled for 2029.

2026-06-01T01:45:33.006187-07:00

Romania orders two more Leonardo C-27J Spartans for civil contingency under EU SAFE, first delivery set for 2029

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MJets Air exits B737-800(BCF) deal as it pivots to widebody aircraft

Viva rolls out SES multi-orbit inflight connectivity across 100 Airbus narrowbodies with Sidewinder terminals

Viasat selected by Lockheed Martin to equip NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter aircraft with hybrid satcom

Airbus Defence & Space unveils Spain’s first Halcón I Tranche 4 Eurofighter Typhoon ahead of engine tests and maiden flight

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