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IndiGo returns a wet-leased Norse Atlantic 787-9 early after Manchester route closure

IndiGo has started unwinding part of a six-aircraft wet-lease package from Norse Atlantic used to jump-start long-haul expansion. One of the Boeing 787-9s is being returned ahead of schedule because a network change—linked to the closure of a Manchester route—has made the aircraft surplus.

2026-06-02T09:41:29.418469-07:00

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Kepplair secures first ATR72 prototype for firefighting conversion, targeting first drop tests late 2026 and certification in sp

2026-06-02T02:12:31.267190-07:00

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CAR’s Invicta Air Cargo launches with A300 and Il-76 freighters

2026-06-02T06:21:30.924595-07:00

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Boeing 777-9 certification slips to early 2027 as Lufthansa expected to take launch-operator role

2026-06-02T04:02:10.614759-07:00

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IndiGo returns a wet-leased Norse Atlantic 787-9 early after Manchester route closure IndiGo has started unwinding part of a six-aircraft wet-lease package from Norse Atlantic used to jump-start long-haul expansion. One of the Boeing 787-9s is being returned ahead of schedule because a network change—linked to the closure of a Manchester route—has made the aircraft surplus.

2026-06-02T09:41:29.418469-07:00

IndiGo returns a wet-leased Norse Atlantic 787-9 early after Manchester route closure

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CAR’s Invicta Air Cargo launches with A300 and Il-76 freighters Invicta Air Cargo, launched by CAR, begins cargo operations with a mixed freighter fleet centered on Airbus A300 and Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft. The start-up’s initial aircraft choice signals an early strategy to build scalable airlift using existing freighter platforms across different capacity profiles.

2026-06-02T06:21:30.924595-07:00

CAR’s Invicta Air Cargo launches with A300 and Il-76 freighters

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Boeing 777-9 certification slips to early 2027 as Lufthansa expected to take launch-operator role Boeing’s widebody 777-9, long delayed, is now expected to receive FAA certification in early 2027, according to comments from the FAA chief. Lufthansa is also expected to become the launch operator, with the program reportedly surpassing 540 777-9 aircraft.

2026-06-02T04:02:10.614759-07:00

Boeing 777-9 certification slips to early 2027 as Lufthansa expected to take launch-operator role

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Boeing 777X faces further FAA certification slippage as 2027 delivery risk rises Boeing’s 777X certification timeline is coming under renewed pressure, with FAA leadership suggesting approval at the start of 2027 rather than 2026 and highlighting a wider sequencing focus on 737 MAX variants first. Analysts report 777X customers are unlikely to cancel, but fresh delays could still jeopardize targeted 2027 deliveries.

2026-06-02T04:02:10.614759-07:00

Boeing 777X faces further FAA certification slippage as 2027 delivery risk rises

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Kepplair secures first ATR72 prototype for firefighting conversion, targeting first drop tests late 2026 and certification in sp French startup Kepplair says it has secured its first ATR72 (ATR72-600-based) prototype for aerial firefighting conversion testing. It plans initial water-dropping trials by year-end and aims for certification in spring 2027, positioning the program as a faster pathway to replace aging Canadair fleets for wildfire seasons.

2026-06-02T02:12:31.267190-07:00

Kepplair secures first ATR72 prototype for firefighting conversion, targeting first drop tests late 2026 and certification in sp

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Textron Aviation rolls out the 500th Citation CJ4 (Gen2) as CJ4 Gen3 nears FAA certification Textron Aviation marked the 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 rollout, highlighting that the CJ4 has remained in continuous production since entering service in 2010. The company positioned the milestone as the CJ4 Gen3 “era” approaches, with US certification expected in 2026.

2026-06-02T00:59:02.057202-07:00

Textron Aviation rolls out the 500th Citation CJ4 (Gen2) as CJ4 Gen3 nears FAA certification

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LAM Mozambique leases CemAir Dash 8-400 on ACMI while preparing two Embraer E190s for service Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) is adding capacity via an ACMI lease of a CemAir Dash 8-400, according to NewsAero. The carrier is also preparing to introduce two Embraer E190s it purchased in December 2025, with entry into service expected imminently.

2026-06-02T00:57:20.904409-07:00

LAM Mozambique leases CemAir Dash 8-400 on ACMI while preparing two Embraer E190s for service

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Icelandair pulls the plug on its Boeing 757 earlier: winter 2026/27 exit replaces prior plan for next summer Icelandair has filed planned Boeing 757-200 aircraft in its Northern winter 2026/27 schedule, indicating the carrier will withdraw the type this winter rather than the following summer. The acceleration is tied to elevated fuel prices and is part of a faster transition to newer aircraft.

2026-06-01T23:57:28.968422-07:00

Icelandair pulls the plug on its Boeing 757 earlier: winter 2026/27 exit replaces prior plan for next summer

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IndiGo returns a wet-leased Norse Atlantic 787-9 early after Manchester route closure

Kepplair secures first ATR72 prototype for firefighting conversion, targeting first drop tests late 2026 and certification in sp

CAR’s Invicta Air Cargo launches with A300 and Il-76 freighters

Boeing 777-9 certification slips to early 2027 as Lufthansa expected to take launch-operator role

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