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NBAA-BACE Kicks Off Despite Weather: Dierks Bentley Keynote and Aircraft Orders Reported

FlightGlobal reports: Despite inclement weather, including forecast dust storms, forcing the closure of the NBAA-BACE static display on the show's first day, the event still kicked off in grand style with a keynote speech - and the odd song - from country music star Dierks Bentley.

Also: NBAA and NBAA
2025-10-14T18:48:30.523041-07:00

Today In Aviation

Last Updated: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, 8:02 PM PDT

2025-10-14T20:02:45.601586-07:00 2025-10-14T20:02:45.601586-07:00 (2025-10-14T20:02:45.601586-07:00)

MRO   GA   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

GE scales Catalyst production and aftermarket support ahead of Beechcraft Denali’s 2026 entry

By FlightGlobal: GE Aerospace is scaling up production and aftermarket support for its Catalyst turboprop ahead of the Beechcraft Denali's anticipated 2026 service entry, following FAA certification of the 1,200-1,400shp engine in February.

2025-10-14T16:40:26.897524-07:00
BizAv   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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Reuters • Allison Lampert

KKR-backed BOND revealed as buyer behind Bombardier’s $1.7B order for 50 private jets

By Reuters: BOND, a new private aviation company backed by U.S. investment firm KKR , was disclosed on Tuesday as the customer behind a June $1.7 billion order for 50 Bombardier private jets and aftermarket services.

Also: Aviation Week and cbj.ca
2025-10-14T15:16:49.913933-07:00
North America   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Policy & Regulation  
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Wall Street Journal • Paulo Trevisani

Embraer CEO urges U.S.-Brazil deal to eliminate aircraft tariffs, calls for 'zero tariffs' to boost trade

By Wall Street Journal: “This is a sector that buys from several places and sells to several places,” Chief Executive Francisco Gomes Neto said about the aircraft industry. “We need to go back to zero tariffs.”.

Also: Aviation Week
2025-10-14T14:13:01.554950-07:00