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Aero Vodochody locks in Angola and North American L-39NG Skyfox orders, adding ~$230m+ to its pipeline

Aero Vodochody says it has signed contracts for L-39NG Skyfox deliveries to Angola and a North American customer—its first wins for the next-generation jet trainer/light attack aircraft in those regions. The deals cover five aircraft and related overhaul work, with order value reported above $230 million and capacity through mid-2027.

2026-06-18T07:52:44.638579-07:00

Washington Post

Trump’s final Air Force One flight ends the current VC-25B-era rotation; Qatar-donated 747-8i/next Air Force One jet set to take

2026-06-18T07:49:05.950006-07:00

Vertical Mag

First Airbus ACH160 delivered in New Zealand after CAA certification, expanding Advanced Flight’s rotorcraft services

2026-06-18T05:49:19.275099-07:00

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Airbus Helicopters wins Armenia’s first rotorcraft order: six H145s for multi-purpose fleet modernization

2026-06-18T02:01:46.388108-07:00

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Embraer targets KC-390 ramp-up, outlines Czech/Uzbek/Korean delivery plans and defers separate A-29 Super Tucano Jacksonville li Embraer says it is ramping KC-390 Millennium production in Jacksonville, Fla., with officials describing delivery planning momentum for Czech, Uzbek and Korean orders. The company also signaled that any decision on the future of a separate A-29 Super Tucano production line in Jacksonville is not yet ready to be discussed.

2026-06-18T09:35:32.616514-07:00

Embraer targets KC-390 ramp-up, outlines Czech/Uzbek/Korean delivery plans and defers separate A-29 Super Tucano Jacksonville li

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Aero Vodochody locks in Angola and North American L-39NG Skyfox orders, adding ~$230m+ to its pipeline Aero Vodochody says it has signed contracts for L-39NG Skyfox deliveries to Angola and a North American customer—its first wins for the next-generation jet trainer/light attack aircraft in those regions. The deals cover five aircraft and related overhaul work, with order value reported above $230 million and capacity through mid-2027.

2026-06-18T07:52:44.638579-07:00

Aero Vodochody locks in Angola and North American L-39NG Skyfox orders, adding ~$230m+ to its pipeline

Washington Post

Trump’s final Air Force One flight ends the current VC-25B-era rotation; Qatar-donated 747-8i/next Air Force One jet set to take White House officials said goodbye to the current Air Force One as President Trump prepares to accept a new VIP aircraft sourced from Qatar. The handoff follows momentum toward fielding the modified Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8i as an interim VC-25B platform, even as the next-generation VC-25B schedule continues to mature.

2026-06-18T07:49:05.950006-07:00

Trump’s final Air Force One flight ends the current VC-25B-era rotation; Qatar-donated 747-8i/next Air Force One jet set to take

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British court voids ECAIR’s sale of four Boeings A British court has voided the sale of four Boeing aircraft by Congo’s ECAIR. The ruling overturns the transaction and leaves the parties’ aircraft delivery and financing/ownership plans in limbo, with immediate implications for ECAIR’s fleet build and associated schedules.

2026-06-18T06:03:37.003551-07:00

British court voids ECAIR’s sale of four Boeings

Vertical Mag

First Airbus ACH160 delivered in New Zealand after CAA certification, expanding Advanced Flight’s rotorcraft services Advanced Flight has taken delivery of its first Airbus ACH160 helicopter in New Zealand, following Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certification. The handover marks the start of the operator’s next-generation rotorcraft capability for service across the country’s island routes.

2026-06-18T05:49:19.275099-07:00

First Airbus ACH160 delivered in New Zealand after CAA certification, expanding Advanced Flight’s rotorcraft services

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Aeroflot targets final buyouts and steps into a second-hand aircraft push Aeroflot is pursuing what it characterizes as final buyouts while also moving to acquire second-hand aircraft. The reported shift signals an active approach to rebuilding or restructuring capacity using existing airframes rather than relying solely on new deliveries.

2026-06-18T02:20:37.844343-07:00

Aeroflot targets final buyouts and steps into a second-hand aircraft push

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Qantas’s Project Sunrise sets October 2027 Sydney–London nonstop using Airbus A350-1000ULR (17,015km) Qantas says its Project Sunrise will begin nonstop services between Sydney and London in October 2027, operating the Airbus A350-1000ULR on a 17,015-kilometre (10,573-mile) route expected to take 19–22 hours. The carrier has unveiled the first specially modified A350-1000ULR jets and a next-generation cabin for the ultra-long-haul service.

2026-06-18T02:02:49.399666-07:00

Qantas’s Project Sunrise sets October 2027 Sydney–London nonstop using Airbus A350-1000ULR (17,015km)

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Airbus Helicopters wins Armenia’s first rotorcraft order: six H145s for multi-purpose fleet modernization Armenia has signed a contract for the acquisition of six Airbus H145 multi-purpose helicopters—its first-ever purchase from Airbus Helicopters. The deal was concluded during President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Yerevan and has entered into force, positioning the H145 as a key step in the country’s rotorcraft modernization programme.

2026-06-18T02:01:46.388108-07:00

Airbus Helicopters wins Armenia’s first rotorcraft order: six H145s for multi-purpose fleet modernization

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Aero Vodochody locks in Angola and North American L-39NG Skyfox orders, adding ~$230m+ to its pipeline

Trump’s final Air Force One flight ends the current VC-25B-era rotation; Qatar-donated 747-8i/next Air Force One jet set to take

First Airbus ACH160 delivered in New Zealand after CAA certification, expanding Advanced Flight’s rotorcraft services

Airbus Helicopters wins Armenia’s first rotorcraft order: six H145s for multi-purpose fleet modernization

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