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Russell W. "Russ" Meyer Jr., transformative Cessna chairman and GARA champion, dies at 93

Russell W. "Russ" Meyer Jr., longtime chairman and CEO (and chairman emeritus) of Cessna Aircraft Company, died at 93 in Wichita after a brief illness. Meyer transformed general aviation through leadership of the Citation business‑jet family and by championing the General Aviation Revitalization Act in 1994.

2026-03-05T01:42:13.791277-08:00

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Carriers suspend Doha and Dubai services through March 28 as Iran–U.S. escalation closes Qatari airspace

2026-03-04T08:17:47.669141-08:00

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NBAA-BACE to return to New Orleans in 2028, first visit since 2001

2026-03-04T11:17:28.395581-08:00

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Dassault misses 2025 Falcon delivery guidance, blames continued supply‑chain sluggishness

2026-03-04T10:01:18.085927-08:00

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Russell W. "Russ" Meyer Jr., transformative Cessna chairman and GARA champion, dies at 93 Russell W. "Russ" Meyer Jr., longtime chairman and CEO (and chairman emeritus) of Cessna Aircraft Company, died at 93 in Wichita after a brief illness. Meyer transformed general aviation through leadership of the Citation business‑jet family and by championing the General Aviation Revitalization Act in 1994.

2026-03-05T01:42:13.791277-08:00

Russell W. "Russ" Meyer Jr., transformative Cessna chairman and GARA champion, dies at 93

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NBAA-BACE to return to New Orleans in 2028, first visit since 2001 NBAA announced NBAA-BACE will return to New Orleans in 2028, marking the convention’s first visit to the city since 2001. The organisation calls the show the world’s most powerful business aviation event; New Orleans was selected for its vibrant convention infrastructure and global draw.

2026-03-04T11:17:28.395581-08:00

NBAA-BACE to return to New Orleans in 2028, first visit since 2001

FlightGlobal

Dassault misses 2025 Falcon delivery guidance, blames continued supply‑chain sluggishness Dassault Aviation's CEO said continued supply‑chain sluggishness forced the company to miss its 2025 Falcon business‑jet delivery guidance. Persistent supplier delays reduced component availability and assembly throughput across the Falcon programme, leaving handovers below management's planned targets for the year.

2026-03-04T10:01:18.085927-08:00

Dassault misses 2025 Falcon delivery guidance, blames continued supply‑chain sluggishness

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Carriers suspend Doha and Dubai services through March 28 as Iran–U.S. escalation closes Qatari airspace Finnair has cancelled all flights to and from Doha and Dubai through March 28 amid escalating Iran–U.S. tensions. Qatar Airways says services remain suspended after Doha closed its airspace. A reported U.S.–Israeli strike damaged an Iran Air A319 at Bushehr; Pakistan’s airspace remains open.

2026-03-04T08:17:47.669141-08:00

Carriers suspend Doha and Dubai services through March 28 as Iran–U.S. escalation closes Qatari airspace

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Gogo's Plane Simple Ku‑band STC cleared as AirX begins Challenger 850 retrofits Gogo's new Plane Simple Ku‑band STC has been confirmed as AirX, one of Europe’s largest private jet operators, begins retrofitting its Bombardier Challenger 850 fleet with Plane Simple terminals in a phased programme to upgrade in‑flight connectivity across the type.

2026-03-04T04:33:52.176279-08:00

Gogo's Plane Simple Ku‑band STC cleared as AirX begins Challenger 850 retrofits

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FACC chosen to manufacture interior components for Embraer Praetor 600E and 500E FACC, an aerospace technology and systems developer, has been selected by Embraer to manufacture interior components for the Praetor 600E and 500E business jets. The agreement establishes FACC as a production supplier for cabin components across the Praetor program.

2026-03-04T03:12:45.341469-08:00

FACC chosen to manufacture interior components for Embraer Praetor 600E and 500E

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Dassault posts €7.42bn in 2025 sales, €10.94bn orders; lifts 2026 guidance to ~€8.5bn after Rafale and Falcon delivery gains Dassault Aviation reported €7.42 billion in 2025 net sales and €635 million in operating income, with €10.94 billion in orders driven by Rafale exports and Falcon sales. The company raised 2026 net sales guidance to about €8.5 billion after deliveries rose; the CEO flagged geopolitical instability.

2026-03-03T23:22:42.897974-08:00

Dassault posts €7.42bn in 2025 sales, €10.94bn orders; lifts 2026 guidance to ~€8.5bn after Rafale and Falcon delivery gains

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Ashok Leyland takes delivery of India’s first Dassault Falcon 6X Ashok Leyland has taken delivery of India’s first Dassault Falcon 6X, marking the long-range business jet’s entry into the country’s civil fleet. The handover, reported by ch-aviation, is the first Falcon 6X delivered to an Indian operator and represents a milestone for corporate aviation in India.

2026-03-03T22:33:55.332437-08:00

Ashok Leyland takes delivery of India’s first Dassault Falcon 6X

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Russell W. "Russ" Meyer Jr., transformative Cessna chairman and GARA champion, dies at 93

Carriers suspend Doha and Dubai services through March 28 as Iran–U.S. escalation closes Qatari airspace

NBAA-BACE to return to New Orleans in 2028, first visit since 2001

Dassault misses 2025 Falcon delivery guidance, blames continued supply‑chain sluggishness

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