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• Gabriele Petrauskaite
Pakistan International Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 arrived at Islamabad International Airport from London Heathrow on Nov. 1, 2026. The delivery marks the start of PIA’s 787-9 fleet, though the available report does not specify how many aircraft the airline plans to operate or how they will be deployed.
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Malaysia has received two FA-50M aircraft at Kuantan Air Base, marking a step in the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s modernization as airpower gains importance in Southeast Asia’s security environment. The report does not provide further details on the aircraft’s delivery schedule or operational deployment.
Pakistan International Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 arrived at Islamabad International Airport from London Heathrow on Nov. 1, 2026. The delivery marks the start of PIA’s 787-9 fleet, though the available report does not specify how many aircraft the airline plans to operate or how they will be deployed.
India’s SpiceJet plans to add four leased jets as it seeks to strengthen operations. The expansion would add capacity through leased aircraft, rather than new deliveries, though the available report provides no details on aircraft types, timing or routes.
The aircraft, registered ZK-NZT, arrived at Auckland on Oct. 29, 2026, giving Air New Zealand its first 787-9 with increased maximum takeoff weight capability. The airline plans to install its Skynest economy sleeping pods at a later date.
Sri Lankan lawmaker Namal Rajapaksa faces 24 charges over an alleged bribe linked to SriLankan Airlines’ purchase of Airbus aircraft. The allegations concern a historic aircraft deal; the charges have not been established in court.
Chile-based JetSMART is targeting the Airbus A321-200NY(XLR) for entry into service in the fourth quarter of 2028. The aircraft would extend the low-cost carrier’s fleet strategy, though the article provides no details on order quantities, routes or delivery arrangements.
Jet Excellence is retrofitting its entire Cessna Citation X fleet with Gogo’s Galileo HDX, with Araina Aviation performing installations following supplemental type certification. Separately, Viasat says its JetXP service now offers five times more capacity in the U.S. for business aviation customers using Honeywell JetWave terminals.
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Gulfstream plans to deliver 200 aircraft annually by 2030, with General Dynamics saying the target is achievable within existing plans. Orders rose 30% in the first nine months of 2026; exceeding 200 deliveries a year would require further investment in production capacity.
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