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Riyadh Air to receive first two Boeing 787s; targets 100-city network within five years

Riyadh Air says it will take delivery of its first two Boeing 787s this week, marking the start of its widebody fleet ramp. The carrier’s stated goal is to connect 100 cities within five years of its first 787 deliveries, building a long-haul network from the outset.

2026-06-01T07:56:04.889590-07:00

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MRO profile: ACI Jet expands Bombardier and Citation Mx focus

2026-06-01T03:31:03.470800-07:00

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Romania orders two more Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transports for Internal Affairs civil contingency under EU SAFE; first d

2026-06-01T01:45:33.006187-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines’ first Twin Otter enters final assembly, signaling expansion of short-haul/remote-capable turboprop capacity

2026-06-01T00:19:33.760810-07:00

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Swedish armed forces take delivery of two Bombardier Global 6500 VIP jets The Swedish armed forces have received two Bombardier Global 6500 ultra-long-range business jets to renew and expand their VIP transport capability, arriving roughly one year after the original order announcement. The new aircraft add fielded, long-range capacity for state transport missions.

2026-06-01T07:58:25.091267-07:00

Swedish armed forces take delivery of two Bombardier Global 6500 VIP jets

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Riyadh Air to receive first two Boeing 787s; targets 100-city network within five years Riyadh Air says it will take delivery of its first two Boeing 787s this week, marking the start of its widebody fleet ramp. The carrier’s stated goal is to connect 100 cities within five years of its first 787 deliveries, building a long-haul network from the outset.

2026-06-01T07:56:04.889590-07:00

Riyadh Air to receive first two Boeing 787s; targets 100-city network within five years

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MRO profile: ACI Jet expands Bombardier and Citation Mx focus ACI Jet, serving California’s Central Coast and surrounding markets since 2008, is expanding its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business with a renewed emphasis on Bombardier and Citation Mx aircraft. The move signals a clearer aftermarket positioning for business-jet operators seeking targeted type coverage.

2026-06-01T03:31:03.470800-07:00

MRO profile: ACI Jet expands Bombardier and Citation Mx focus

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Romania orders two more Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transports for Internal Affairs civil contingency under EU SAFE; first d Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has ordered two additional Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transports to expand airlift capacity for emergency response, civil protection and humanitarian missions. The aircraft will be financed via the EU SAFE instrument, with the first delivery scheduled for 2029.

2026-06-01T01:45:33.006187-07:00

Romania orders two more Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transports for Internal Affairs civil contingency under EU SAFE; first d

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Ethiopian Airlines’ first Twin Otter enters final assembly, signaling expansion of short-haul/remote-capable turboprop capacity Ethiopian Airlines’ first Twin Otter has entered final assembly, moving the aircraft into the home stretch of build-out ahead of delivery and operational entry. The milestone indicates near-term growth planning focused on turboprop routes where short-field capability and network reach matter.

2026-06-01T00:19:33.760810-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines’ first Twin Otter enters final assembly, signaling expansion of short-haul/remote-capable turboprop capacity

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Armenian Airlines takes first Boeing 737-800 as restart approaches Armenian Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-800, signaling progress toward an imminent restart. The new narrowbody induction is the latest milestone in the carrier’s efforts to restart operations, with the aircraft positioned as the first step in rebuilding capacity.

2026-06-01T00:14:34.802041-07:00

Armenian Airlines takes first Boeing 737-800 as restart approaches

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Kazakhstan fleet forecast: aircraft numbers set to more than double by 2040 A new Kazakhstan aviation fleet forecast points to a step-change in fleet requirements over the next 14 years, with aircraft numbers projected to more than double by 2040. The outlook frames long-range planning for aircraft acquisition, maintenance capacity, and network growth across the market.

2026-05-31T22:59:05.064281-07:00

Kazakhstan fleet forecast: aircraft numbers set to more than double by 2040

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Bamboo Airways considers IPO as part of a broader fleet-expansion push Bamboo Airways is reported to be weighing an initial public offering alongside plans to expand its fleet, signaling a strategy shift toward scaling capacity through capital-market access. The move—framed as a funding-and-growth mechanism—could reshape the carrier’s trajectory and competitive positioning in Vietnam’s airline market.

2026-05-31T21:19:35.265637-07:00

Bamboo Airways considers IPO as part of a broader fleet-expansion push

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Riyadh Air to receive first two Boeing 787s; targets 100-city network within five years

MRO profile: ACI Jet expands Bombardier and Citation Mx focus

Romania orders two more Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transports for Internal Affairs civil contingency under EU SAFE; first d

Ethiopian Airlines’ first Twin Otter enters final assembly, signaling expansion of short-haul/remote-capable turboprop capacity

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