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IndiGo returns a leased Boeing 787-9 to Norse Atlantic after cutting the India–Manchester route

IndiGo is returning one of six wet-leased Boeing 787-9s from Norse Atlantic following its decision to close the India to Manchester service. The carrier is also “rejigging” 787-9 operations as airspace restrictions and scheduling issues are undermining reliability, with Manchester slated to drop after Copenhagen.

2026-06-02T09:41:29.418469-07:00

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Kepplair secures first ATR72 prototype for firefighting conversion, targeting first drop tests late 2026 and certification in sp

2026-06-02T02:12:31.267190-07:00

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CAR’s Invicta Air Cargo launches with A300 and Il-76 freighters

2026-06-02T06:21:30.924595-07:00

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Boeing 777-9 certification slips to early 2027 as Lufthansa expected to take launch-operator role

2026-06-02T04:02:10.614759-07:00

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IndiGo returns a leased Boeing 787-9 to Norse Atlantic after cutting the India–Manchester route IndiGo is returning one of six wet-leased Boeing 787-9s from Norse Atlantic following its decision to close the India to Manchester service. The carrier is also “rejigging” 787-9 operations as airspace restrictions and scheduling issues are undermining reliability, with Manchester slated to drop after Copenhagen.

2026-06-02T09:41:29.418469-07:00

IndiGo returns a leased Boeing 787-9 to Norse Atlantic after cutting the India–Manchester route

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CAR’s Invicta Air Cargo launches with A300 and Il-76 freighters Invicta Air Cargo, launched by CAR, begins cargo operations with a mixed freighter fleet centered on Airbus A300 and Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft. The start-up’s initial aircraft choice signals an early strategy to build scalable airlift using existing freighter platforms across different capacity profiles.

2026-06-02T06:21:30.924595-07:00

CAR’s Invicta Air Cargo launches with A300 and Il-76 freighters

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Boeing 777-9 certification slips to early 2027 as Lufthansa expected to take launch-operator role Boeing’s widebody 777-9, long delayed, is now expected to receive FAA certification in early 2027, according to comments from the FAA chief. Lufthansa is also expected to become the launch operator, with the program reportedly surpassing 540 777-9 aircraft.

2026-06-02T04:02:10.614759-07:00

Boeing 777-9 certification slips to early 2027 as Lufthansa expected to take launch-operator role

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Boeing 777X faces further FAA certification slippage as 2027 delivery risk rises Boeing’s 777X certification timeline is coming under renewed pressure, with FAA leadership suggesting approval at the start of 2027 rather than 2026 and highlighting a wider sequencing focus on 737 MAX variants first. Analysts report 777X customers are unlikely to cancel, but fresh delays could still jeopardize targeted 2027 deliveries.

2026-06-02T04:02:10.614759-07:00

Boeing 777X faces further FAA certification slippage as 2027 delivery risk rises

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Kepplair secures first ATR72 prototype for firefighting conversion, targeting first drop tests late 2026 and certification in sp French startup Kepplair says it has secured its first ATR72 (ATR72-600-based) prototype for aerial firefighting conversion testing. It plans initial water-dropping trials by year-end and aims for certification in spring 2027, positioning the program as a faster pathway to replace aging Canadair fleets for wildfire seasons.

2026-06-02T02:12:31.267190-07:00

Kepplair secures first ATR72 prototype for firefighting conversion, targeting first drop tests late 2026 and certification in sp

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Textron Aviation rolls out the 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 (Gen2) as CJ4 Gen3 certification nears Textron Aviation has marked the 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 rollout, citing continuous production since the type entered service in 2010. The milestone supports the company’s plan to approach FAA certification for the CJ4 Gen3 in 2026, positioning the next configuration phase for market uptake.

2026-06-02T00:59:02.057202-07:00

Textron Aviation rolls out the 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 (Gen2) as CJ4 Gen3 certification nears

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LAM Mozambique to lease a CemAir Dash 8-400 under ACMI and bring two Embraer E190s into service Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) is boosting capacity with an ACMI lease of a CemAir Dash 8-400, according to NewsAero. The carrier also says two Embraer E190s purchased in December 2025 are set to enter service soon, with reporting pointing to an E190 debut timeline that has slipped.

2026-06-02T00:57:20.904409-07:00

LAM Mozambique to lease a CemAir Dash 8-400 under ACMI and bring two Embraer E190s into service

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Icelandair pulls Boeing 757 retirement forward to winter 2026/27, citing fuel-cost pressure Icelandair has filed planned Boeing 757-200 aircraft for the Northern winter 2026/27 schedule update and now intends to retire the remaining 757 fleet this winter rather than next summer. The carrier links the accelerated exit to elevated fuel prices reshaping its transition to newer aircraft.

2026-06-01T23:57:28.968422-07:00

Icelandair pulls Boeing 757 retirement forward to winter 2026/27, citing fuel-cost pressure

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IndiGo returns a leased Boeing 787-9 to Norse Atlantic after cutting the India–Manchester route

Kepplair secures first ATR72 prototype for firefighting conversion, targeting first drop tests late 2026 and certification in sp

CAR’s Invicta Air Cargo launches with A300 and Il-76 freighters

Boeing 777-9 certification slips to early 2027 as Lufthansa expected to take launch-operator role

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