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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
Shenzhen Airlines and Loong Air are evaluating the addition of COMAC C919s to their fleets, according to executive comments reported from an aviation forum in Guangzhou. Any future commitments would broaden the C919’s customer base among China’s major domestic carriers and strengthen its position in the Chinese market.
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Shenzhen Airlines and Loong Air are evaluating the addition of COMAC C919s to their fleets, according to executive comments reported from an aviation forum in Guangzhou. Any future commitments would broaden the C919’s customer base among China’s major domestic carriers and strengthen its position in the Chinese market.
Textron Aviation has delivered the 500th Cessna Citation CJ4, a CJ4 Gen2, to a customer in the Philippines. The milestone comes 16 years after the light business jet entered service, as Textron prepares the next-generation CJ4 Gen3 and its associated support requirements.
IndiGo has rejected reports that it is negotiating with Embraer for regional jets, despite continuing to expand its fleet and capacity. The denial leaves the airline’s reported interest in Embraer’s E2 family unconfirmed, including speculation that the aircraft could enter India’s market.
Bolivia is considering a fleet-renewal program for state-owned Boliviana de Aviación, with Embraer emerging as a potential supplier of at least 10 aircraft under a leasing arrangement. The proposal would address BoA’s aging fleet while expanding capacity without requiring an outright aircraft purchase.
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Lufthansa City Airlines is preparing to receive its first A220-300 in November, while airBaltic is reducing its long-term fleet targets and AirAsia plans to return 25 older aircraft to lessors by the end of 2026 before new A220-300 deliveries begin in 2028.
Russian officials and the Il-114-300’s launch customer have not confirmed that the first production aircraft has been delivered, despite reports describing the program as entering airline service. The aircraft is central to Moscow’s effort to reduce reliance on foreign commercial aircraft and rebuild domestic regional aviation capability.
Senate Democrats are seeking an investigation into the Department of Homeland Security’s purchase of 12 aircraft, comprising four Gulfstreams and eight Boeing aircraft. The request puts scrutiny on the department’s procurement decisions and the use of government funds for its aviation fleet.
Electric seaplane start-up Noemi Aerospace has agreed with Philippine seaplane operator Horizon Sun Charters to provide three amphibious aircraft, with options for two more. The agreement comes as Indian officials reportedly show interest in encouraging new seaplane services, pointing to emerging demand for regional amphibious air mobility.
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