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Embraer’s E-Freighter E190F regional cargo jet receives full EASA certification

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Embraers E-freighter, based on the Brazilian planemakers popular E190 regional jet, has received its European Authority for Aviation Safety (EASA) certification just four months after the type received full certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the US followed by the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC).

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Fighter jets escort American Airlines flight to Rome after bomb threat: video

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An American Airlines flight traveling from New York to Delhi made a sudden diversion midair and was escorted to Rome by fighter jets due to a security issue on board. Video footage of the escort circulated on social media, showing the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner being followed by two Italian Eurofighter Typhoon jets.

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Veteran pilot dies after vintage combat jet crashes at South African air show  

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A highly skilled and respected veteran test pilot died after the vintage combat jet he was flying at an air show in South Africa suddenly lost control and impacted the ground on Saturday, March 22, 2025. In terms of performance, The Impala was capable of speeds of up to 478 mph (770 kph) and had a range of 1,035 miles (1,665km).

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Onboard the SkyLady: Comlux Aviation CEO on operating the world’s largest VIP jets 

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Zanetto explained how appetite for large executive jets in the region goes back quite a few years, even decades. To have a flying apartment, rather than a flying tube, explained Zanetto, referring to classical purpose-built business jets. After COVID, we have all seen that this is the place to be.

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Embraer to establish in-house global leasing and E-Freighter sales team    

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Embraer Commercial Aviation, a division of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, has announced the formation of a new dedicated global aircraft leasing and freighter team as the company attempts to strengthen its strategic position in the cargo and aircraft leasing markets. billion a 21% increase from 2023 figures.In billion.

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China Airlines splits major widebody order between Airbus and Boeing 

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The Taiwanese carrier will split the order for long-haul passenger aircraft between the two major aircraft manufacturers, with 10 A350-1000 jets from Airbus and 10 B777-9 aircraft from Boeing. The carrier is also boosting its cargo fleet with an order for four B777-8F freighter aircraft.

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Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines orders an additional five A350F freighters

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All of the ten freighters on order will be operated by the company’s dedicated freight division, STARLUX Cargo, on some of the worlds busiest freight routes, according to the carrier. This second order from this fast-growing airline is another endorsement of the all-new A350F as the future game-changer in heavy lift markets.

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