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Embraer Q1 backlog tops $32.1B on commercial growth; executive jets flat

Embraer ended the first quarter with a record backlog of $32.1 billion, up 22% year-on-year and marking its sixth straight quarterly backlog high. Commercial aviation drove most of the increase, while executive jets stayed flat amid broader market uncertainty.

2026-04-27T14:23:29.590150-07:00

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Dealers cite flourishing Q1 outlook for the preowned business aircraft market

2026-04-27T11:05:04.672266-07:00

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Gama Aviation launches San Marino AOC, signals push into airliner growth

2026-04-27T04:51:03.487027-07:00

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NTSB final report pins fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on engine corrosion; operator says bizav lessons will be shared

2026-04-24T11:20:50.615316-07:00

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Embraer Q1 backlog tops $32.1B on commercial growth; executive jets flat Embraer ended the first quarter with a record backlog of $32.1 billion, up 22% year-on-year and marking its sixth straight quarterly backlog high. Commercial aviation drove most of the increase, while executive jets stayed flat amid broader market uncertainty.

2026-04-27T14:23:29.590150-07:00

Embraer Q1 backlog tops $32.1B on commercial growth; executive jets flat

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Dealers cite flourishing Q1 outlook for the preowned business aircraft market Preowned business aircraft dealers report a strong Q1 market backdrop, with both pricing/transaction metrics and industry perception pointing to continued liquidity and upbeat sentiment for used business jets. The cluster indicates buyers and sellers are finding engagement despite ongoing supply-and-demand constraints across aircraft markets.

2026-04-27T11:05:04.672266-07:00

Dealers cite flourishing Q1 outlook for the preowned business aircraft market

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Gama Aviation launches San Marino AOC, signals push into airliner growth Gama Aviation has opened a San Marino AOC, positioning the carrier to expand its operational scope and capabilities. The move also sets up an ambition to pursue additional growth opportunities beyond its traditional charter/business aviation footprint, with the company explicitly targeting airliner expansion.

2026-04-27T04:51:03.487027-07:00

Gama Aviation launches San Marino AOC, signals push into airliner growth

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NTSB final report pins fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on engine corrosion; operator says bizav lessons will be shared The NTSB released its final investigation report on a 2024 fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on a Florida freeway, citing corrosion in both engines as the probable cause. A parallel company statement underscores a commitment to disseminate “lessons learned” to the business aviation community.

2026-04-24T11:20:50.615316-07:00

NTSB final report pins fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on engine corrosion; operator says bizav lessons will be shared

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Embraer adds Execaire Aviation to its Canada-authorized service center network for Phenom, Praetor and Legacy executive jets Embraer has expanded its Authorised Service Centre Network in Canada by adding Execaire Aviation, placing line maintenance support in Toronto for Phenom 100/300, Praetor 500/600 and Legacy 450/500 operators. The move increases in-country sustainment capacity for executive jet customers across the Canadian market.

2026-04-23T10:50:13.560110-07:00

Embraer adds Execaire Aviation to its Canada-authorized service center network for Phenom, Praetor and Legacy executive jets

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Textron Aviation signs new European contracts for Cessna Citation jets and Cessna Skyhawk training aircraft Textron Aviation has announced two new commercial agreements covering light-jet Cessna Citation aircraft and Cessna Skyhawk training airplanes, with deal activity centered on Europe. The announcements underscore Textron’s continued push to supply both business-jet and training fleets.

2026-04-23T09:07:16.099986-07:00

Textron Aviation signs new European contracts for Cessna Citation jets and Cessna Skyhawk training aircraft

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ForeFlight launches an insurance marketplace and moves into aircraft coverage brokering ForeFlight is introducing an insurance marketplace designed to make buying aviation insurance more straightforward by aligning the purchasing process with how consumers buy car coverage. The launch positions the flight-planning provider as a broker, expanding its role beyond cockpit workflow tools.

2026-04-22T10:50:04.871700-07:00

ForeFlight launches an insurance marketplace and moves into aircraft coverage brokering

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Skytropic applies for US foreign air carrier permit Panama-based Skytropic has applied for a U.S. foreign air carrier permit, seeking authorization to operate under U.S. foreign-carrier rules. The filing signals an intent to expand its operational footprint in the U.S. market under DOT/foreign-carrier licensing requirements.

2026-04-22T09:50:00.221314-07:00

Skytropic applies for US foreign air carrier permit

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Embraer Q1 backlog tops $32.1B on commercial growth; executive jets flat

Dealers cite flourishing Q1 outlook for the preowned business aircraft market

Gama Aviation launches San Marino AOC, signals push into airliner growth

NTSB final report pins fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on engine corrosion; operator says bizav lessons will be shared

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