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Flexjet orders $7 billion worth of Embraer executive jets 

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The exact breakdown of the order, announced on February 5, 2025, and is worth US$7 billion at catalogue prices, has not yet been confirmed, although it includes some Phenom 300E light jets as well as an unspecified quantity of the larger Praetor 500 and 600. Praetor 600 cabin.

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Cirrus Aircraft delivers its 600th Vision Jet single-engined private jet  

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On December 23, 2024, Cirrus Aircraft announced the delivery of its 600th Vision Jet. The single-engine private jet is the worlds only Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certified private jet aircraft and has become hugely popular in the smaller private jet aircraft space since its original certification in October 2016.

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Qatar Airways Executive takes 2 more Gulfstream G700 private jets

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RELATED Exclusive look inside Qatar Airways first Gulfstream G700 private jet in Paris The gamechanging Gulfstream G700 The G700 is the evolution of the highly successful G650 private jet, with a three-meter longer fuselage, allowing for up to five separate areas inside.

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Gonzaga basketball team jet narrowly avoids collision with Delta flight at LAX 

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A private jet carrying the Gonzaga University mens basketball team nearly collided with another aircraft that was taking off at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). LAX ATC urgently called out to a Key Lime Air jet as a Delta jet took off from runway 24L. STOP STOP STOP! Was this a runway incursion?

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New UK Air Passenger Duty rules include 50% rise for private jet flyers

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New Air Passenger Duty (APD) rules announced in the UK will mean higher prices for both commercial flyers and private jet passengers. At present, the higher rate only applies to jets of 20 tons or more that are equipped to seat fewer than 19 passengers.

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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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China tests out 2 ‘flying wing’ 6th generation fighter jets on Boxing Day

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While much of the world was recovering from Christmas Day overindulgence, China was offering a glimpse of not one but two 6th generation fighter jets. Via X In one of the clearest photos of the jet, the number 36 can be seen on the forward fuselage. China wanted these aircraft to be seen, and as a result, they have caused quite a stir.

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