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• Greg Waldron
Turkish Aerospace has flown the first production Hürjet advanced jet trainer intended for the Turkish Air Force, marking the program’s move beyond development prototypes. Separately, Saab’s two-seat Gripen F made its maiden flight with a Brazilian pilot aboard, beginning Swedish testing before delivery to Brazil.
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Turkish Aerospace has flown the first production Hürjet advanced jet trainer intended for the Turkish Air Force, marking the program’s move beyond development prototypes. Separately, Saab’s two-seat Gripen F made its maiden flight with a Brazilian pilot aboard, beginning Swedish testing before delivery to Brazil.
Syrian Airlines is adding two Airbus A320s to its fleet as the flag carrier rebuilds following the fall of Bashar Al-Assad’s government. The acquisition marks a further step in restoring the airline’s operating capacity and fleet as Syria’s aviation sector enters a post-Assad recovery phase.
The first production-standard Hürjet advanced jet trainer completed an 18-minute maiden flight on Aug. 30, marking the program’s shift from prototype development toward operational aircraft for the Turkish Air Force. Spain has agreed to buy 30 Hürjets, with deliveries targeted for 2028.
Luxair has formally added its first two company-owned Boeing 737-8s to its fleet. The aircraft arrived separately: the first has already operated commercially for nearly two weeks, while the second reached Luxembourg only days before the airline’s announcement.
Poland is considering acquiring Airbus A400M heavy transport aircraft using European financing, potentially adding a strategic airlift capability through a deal separate from its ongoing competition for a new medium transport aircraft. The two procurement tracks could address distinct requirements within Poland’s military airlift modernization.
Aeroflot is reportedly poised to sign an agreement for 90 additional MC-21-310 aircraft, adding to its planned fleet of Russia’s domestically developed narrowbody jet. The potential transaction would represent a significant increase in Aeroflot’s commitment to the MC-21 program and its future fleet strategy.
Uzbekistan-based FlyOne Asia has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, adding the larger A320neo family variant to its fleet. The aircraft’s arrival marks a fleet milestone for the carrier as it develops its operating platform in the Central Asian market.
Robinson Helicopter will deliver at least 150 R66 light single-engine helicopters to M1 Support Services beginning next spring, with the order potentially reaching 200 aircraft. The fleet will support M1’s forthcoming contract to provide flight training for the U.S. Army.
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