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Rostec has again delayed the SJ-100 program, with CEO Sergey Chemezov disclosing that Russian airlines will not receive the first production aircraft until at least the second half of 2027. The revised timetable replaces a plan to deliver 12 aircraft in 2026.
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Rostec has again delayed the SJ-100 program, with CEO Sergey Chemezov disclosing that Russian airlines will not receive the first production aircraft until at least the second half of 2027. The revised timetable replaces a plan to deliver 12 aircraft in 2026.
ABX Air has entered a long-term ACMI agreement with U.S. freight forwarder Global Aviation Link for one Boeing 767-300F, expanding its contracted freighter activity. The carrier also plans to add an Airbus A330 freighter, according to its announcement.
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Embraer has delivered the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet, the fractional-ownership company and launch partner for the updated midsize business jet. The handover follows the aircraft’s certification in June and comes 19 months after Flexjet agreed to acquire 182 jets, with options for 30 more.
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has signed memorandums of understanding with Indian airlines covering 85 aircraft, marking a sizable prospective commercial aircraft commitment between the Russian manufacturer and India’s airline sector.
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BermudAir is entering the dedicated freighter market with a leased Embraer E190F, becoming the aircraft’s first operator in the Americas and its second worldwide. The move expands the Bermuda-based carrier beyond passenger operations while giving Embraer’s passenger-to-freighter program another early customer.
Etihad Airways’ growth is outpacing the arrival of new aircraft, creating a capacity crunch for the carrier. The imbalance highlights the operational and network-planning pressures airlines face when expansion plans move faster than fleet deliveries.
ATR Senior Vice President Alexis Vidal says the turboprop maker sees further growth opportunities across Asia-Pacific following FLY91’s $1 billion order. The deal strengthens ATR’s position in a region where the manufacturer believes its turboprops are particularly well suited to regional connectivity.
Malaysia Airlines’ parent is reportedly nearing an order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential deal would support the carrier’s effort to renew its long-haul fleet, although the size and terms of the order were not disclosed.
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