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The FAA has certified Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 after more than 2,000 flight-test hours, a milestone that clears the way for deliveries. Alaska Airlines expects its first aircraft in the first quarter of 2027 and plans to take 22 that year. Separately, the FAA says 777-9 certification awaits approval of GE Aerospace’s GE9X seal fix.
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American Airlines plans to add 19 Boeing 787-9s with its new premium-focused cabin, nearly tripling the number of aircraft so equipped. The variant earned the airline’s highest passenger-satisfaction score, making the cabin a notable element of its widebody fleet expansion.
Delta Air Lines took delivery a few months ago of the first of 14 new Airbus A321s. The aircraft features a custom VIP interior for the NBA, combining a commercial narrowbody platform with a cabin tailored to the league’s needs.
Argentina’s armed forces have received the sixth and final Bell 407GXi, completing an order initiated in 2023. Delivered to Campo de Mayo on 20 October, the helicopters are split between the air force and army to enhance operational capability.
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The FAA has certified Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 after more than 2,000 flight-test hours, a milestone that clears the way for deliveries. Alaska Airlines expects its first aircraft in the first quarter of 2027 and plans to take 22 that year. Separately, the FAA says 777-9 certification awaits approval of GE Aerospace’s GE9X seal fix.
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Airbus expects the dedicated freighter fleet to rise from 2,360 aircraft in 2026 to 3,460 by 2045. Meeting the forecast market need for 2,670 freighters will require an estimated 1,700 passenger-to-freighter conversions and 970 factory-built aircraft; Latin America is projected to demand 165.
The government is weighing additional DHC-6-300 Twin Otters and ATR turboprops for Air Vanuatu as it works to restore domestic operations after the flag carrier’s liquidation in 2024. The proposed aircraft would support a rebuilding effort focused on the island nation’s domestic network.
Civil Air Patrol has ordered 21 new Cessna piston aircraft from Textron Aviation to support search and rescue, disaster response, pilot training and youth programs across the United States. The order adds capacity to a volunteer organization whose aircraft support both emergency operations and aviation education.
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Pratt & Whitney Canada has introduced the clean-sheet PT9, a certified turboprop in the 2,000-shp class aimed at next-generation single- and twin-engine aircraft. Transport Canada certification is in hand; the company says the engine delivers 33% more power at altitude and consumes 20% less fuel than previous-generation engines.
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