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• Stephen Pope
General Dynamics reported 40 Gulfstream deliveries in the third quarter of 2026, alongside a 19.3% year-over-year increase in aerospace operating earnings. The business ended the period with a $25.4 billion backlog, underscoring the scale of demand represented in its order book.
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General Dynamics reported 40 Gulfstream deliveries in the third quarter of 2026, alongside a 19.3% year-over-year increase in aerospace operating earnings. The business ended the period with a $25.4 billion backlog, underscoring the scale of demand represented in its order book.
Sterling Airways has increased its Saab 2000 fleet by 50%, according to ch-aviation. The report provides no details on the number or source of the aircraft, or the timing of the fleet increase.
SAETA Perú has taken delivery of its first Cessna SkyCourier, according to Commercial Aviation News. The report identifies the aircraft as the operator’s first of the type; it does not provide details on fleet size, routes or the aircraft’s intended operational role.
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The US Air Force has committed nearly $37 million to Joby Aviation’s autonomous flight technology, bringing its total backing to that level and raising the ceiling on the operational testing contract to $50 million. Further Pacific exercises are planned as Joby accelerates development and testing of its autonomous cargo capability.
AirBaltic plans to return six leased Airbus A220-300s as it restructures under Chapter 11, including newly delivered aircraft, and expects to operate a smaller fleet in 2027. SWISS, the A220’s launch operator, plans to retire its nine A220-100s by the end of 2027 and eventually remove its 21 A220-300s, shifting short-haul flying to the A320 family.
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Turkish Airlines’ third-quarter operating profit fell 12% to $928 million, despite strong demand and cost controls, while the carrier and low-cost unit AJet plan a combined 20 net aircraft additions this year. ITA Airways’ operating profit is ahead of last year over the first nine months, though exchange-rate movements are weighing on net performance.
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Avolon has signed its previously announced order for 140 737 MAX aircraft, with every jet specified as the MAX 10—the largest 737 variant and the biggest MAX order by a lessor. Separately, Qantas sold 44 737NGs to AerFin as it retires the aircraft, expanding the aftermarket specialist’s Asia-Pacific presence.
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