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Bombardier Global 8000 Enters Service, Delivered to Launch Customer Chartright at Mach 0.95

Bombardier's Global 8000 officially entered service after the first delivery to launch customer Chartright Air Group, following completion of flight testing and Transport Canada type certification in November. The ultra‑long‑range business jet, built at Bombardier's Mississauga assembly centre, is rated to Mach 0.95 as the fastest civil business jet.

2025-12-08T10:24:07.136916-08:00

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Airbus needs near‑record December run to hit revised 2025 delivery target of ~790

2025-12-04T15:12:04.110289-08:00

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Boeing forecasts 737 and 787 delivery growth and cash generation in 2026 as 777X certification advances

2025-12-02T07:02:45.832894-08:00

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Airbus slows A320neo deliveries after fuselage‑panel quality checks; inspections of up to 628 jets threaten annual target

2025-12-02T04:14:29.651585-08:00

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Vietnam Airlines to receive first dedicated freighter, launch cargo operations by year‑end 2025 Vietnam Airlines will take delivery of its first dedicated freighter and launch cargo operations by year‑end 2025, the carrier told ch-aviation. The move establishes Vietnam Airlines as a participant in scheduled freighter services and expands capacity beyond passenger bellyhold traffic.

2025-12-08T18:08:39.248257-08:00

Vietnam Airlines to receive first dedicated freighter, launch cargo operations by year‑end 2025

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Fitch: Aerospace and Defense Poised for Strong 2026 on Record Backlogs and Easing Supply‑Chain Strains Fitch Ratings says the aerospace and defense sector will enter 2026 on firm footing, supported by record order backlogs, easing supply‑chain strains and sustained global defence spending. The agency’s view points to clearer revenue visibility, steadier production rates for OEMs and primes, and reduced near‑term delivery risk.

2025-12-08T18:03:32.177381-08:00

Fitch: Aerospace and Defense Poised for Strong 2026 on Record Backlogs and Easing Supply‑Chain Strains

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Urumqi Air accepts its first C909 — milestone for China’s regional jet programme Urumqi Air has taken delivery of the first C909, a milestone for the Chinese aircraft programme. The handover represents a visible commercial placement of the domestically built regional jet and underscores progress in the C909’s certification and production pathway to entry into service.

2025-12-08T15:09:39.004352-08:00

Urumqi Air accepts its first C909 — milestone for China’s regional jet programme

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Bombardier Global 8000 Enters Service, Delivered to Launch Customer Chartright at Mach 0.95 Bombardier's Global 8000 officially entered service after the first delivery to launch customer Chartright Air Group, following completion of flight testing and Transport Canada type certification in November. The ultra‑long‑range business jet, built at Bombardier's Mississauga assembly centre, is rated to Mach 0.95 as the fastest civil business jet.

2025-12-08T10:24:07.136916-08:00

Bombardier Global 8000 Enters Service, Delivered to Launch Customer Chartright at Mach 0.95

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Azul reportedly abandons plans to acquire A321XLR Brazilian carrier Azul has reportedly abandoned previously undisclosed plans to acquire Airbus A321XLRs, industry sources say. The apparent retreat removes a prospective XLR customer and may reflect shifting fleet priorities at Azul, with implications for Airbus's long‑range narrowbody demand in Latin America.

2025-12-08T10:08:50.481071-08:00

Azul reportedly abandons plans to acquire A321XLR

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Airbus surges into year‑end with higher first flights and deliveries; Boeing, COMAC and Embraer lag Airbus is accelerating into year‑end with a rise in first flights and stronger deliveries, lifting its production momentum. Boeing has softened, while COMAC and Embraer are struggling to sustain output amid supplier and regulatory constraints, creating uneven OEM performance for operators and lessors.

2025-12-08T08:30:16.855694-08:00

Airbus surges into year‑end with higher first flights and deliveries; Boeing, COMAC and Embraer lag

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Cyprus Airways mulls A320neo or A320ceo as A220 reliability problems continue Cyprus Airways is evaluating Airbus A320-family options — both A320neo and older A320ceo variants — as alternatives amid ongoing operational problems with its A220 fleet. The carrier is assessing availability, delivery timing and lease-market options to restore capacity and reliability.

2025-12-08T07:37:35.826066-08:00

Cyprus Airways mulls A320neo or A320ceo as A220 reliability problems continue

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Kenya's ALS refleets with Embraer E190s as it pivots to ACMI Kenya-based lessor Aircraft Leasing Services (ALS) is refleeting with Embraer E190 regional jets as it pivots toward ACMI operations, rebalancing its fleet toward smaller, short‑haul‑capable types. The E190s will be positioned for wet‑lease deployments to African carriers needing immediate, flexible capacity.

2025-12-08T05:25:43.669886-08:00

Kenya's ALS refleets with Embraer E190s as it pivots to ACMI

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