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

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

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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JANUARY 6, 2025

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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DECEMBER 31, 2024

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

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DECEMBER 27, 2024

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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FAA begins probe after United and Delta jets draw near on runway approach

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JANUARY 15, 2025

On approach the United Airlines aircraft was assigned runway 07R and the Delta jet was given clearance to land on runway 08. RELATED Southwest Airlines pauses hiring, most summer internships to cut costs: CNBC The post FAA begins probe after United and Delta jets draw near on runway approach appeared first on AeroTime.

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Cessna’s 400th Citation Latitude private jet rolls out of production in Wichita

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MAY 28, 2024

The 400th Cessna Citation Latitude private jet has rolled out of production at the Textron Aviation facility in Wichita, Kansas in the United States (US). With four passengers on board the private jet has a range of 2,700 nautical miles at high-speed cruise.

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Pegasus Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX-10 jets, takes options for 100 more

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

The order, which had been kept firmly under the radar and took many in the industry by surprise, brings the total orders of the 737 MAX variant to more than 1,200 jets.

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NBAA-BACE: Textron unveils three next-generation Cessna Citation private jets

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

On the eve of the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, United States (US), Textron Aviation has jumped in with a huge announcement, unveiling plans for the next-generation models of three Cessna Citation private jets. Plus, it has nearly 10% lower operating costs than its “closest competitors”.

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RoyalJet signs Airbus agreement for up to nine ACJ320neo corporate jets at MEBAA

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

Business aviation airline RoyalJet has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus at MEBAA Show 2024 for up to nine ACJ320neo corporate jets. Under the MoU announced on December 11, 2024, the deal includes the purchase of three ACJ320neo corporate jets and the option for six more, as first reported by Sawya.

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

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

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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CAE opens a brand-new Gulfstream business jet training center in Georgia

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JUNE 21, 2024

Canadian simulator and training giant CAE has inaugurated a new facility in Savannah, Georgia, which will be dedicated to the training of Gulfstream executive jet pilots and technicians. CAE also operates a sixth North American executive jet training center in its home city of Montreal.

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Qatar Airways announces additional order of 20 Boeing 777-9 passenger jets

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JULY 23, 2024

Qatar Airways announced an order for 20 more Boeing 777-9 aircraft, which is set to be the largest and most fuel-efficient twin-engine jet. The airline is also the inaugural launch customer for the 777-8 Freighter and has 34 of the next generation cargo jets on order. Thank you, @QatarAirways.

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Azul secures multi-million-dollar financing for 10 E195-E2 jets

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AUGUST 4, 2024

Brazilian low-cost airline Azul Linhas Aéreas has secured a substantial $331 million financing deal from the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), facilitating the addition of ten new Embraer E195-E2 jets to its fleet. Earlier, in April 2024, Azul had announced plans to receive 13 new E195-E2 jets by year-end.

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Lilium Jet eVTOL makes US debut, new contacts agreed with Houston-based firms

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The Lilium Jet, one of the leading electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has made its debut in the United States (US) as new contracts with Houston-based aviation firms are being agreed. The Lilium Jet was showcased at operator Galaxy FBO’s Houston William P.

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Airbus lines up new commercial jet CEO, Faury reaffirms aircraft delivery target

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Challenges with the Airbus supply chain meant that initial targets to deliver 75 A320 family jets and 10 A350s each month in 2026 slipped to 2027 and 2028, respectively. “We In June 2024, a target of 800 deliveries was revised by Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury to 770 aircraft.

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Two MRO organizations in Asia become Embraer-authorized E-Jet service centers

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Embraer has announced it has signed agreements with two MRO (maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) providers in the Asia-Pacific region that will offer authorized service centers for the Embraer E-Jet and E2 series of regional jets. annually until 2043, well above the 4.7% average annual growth rate globally.

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Wheels Up finalizes acquisition of 17 Phenom jets, secures $332M from US bank

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Private jet operator Wheels Up has finalized the acquisition of 17 Embraer Phenom aircraft as part of the company’s fleet modernization strategy, as announced in October 2024.

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Malaysia Airlines welcomes first of 20 Airbus A330neo jets in Kuala Lumpa

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The first of 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft due to join the Malaysia Airlines fleet has arrived at Kuala Lumpa Airport (KUL) after the jet was officially handed over in Toulouse, France.

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eVTOL developer Lilium powers on first in-production ‘Ironbird’ Lilium Jet

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

In a significant milestone the electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Lilium has successfully powered on its first in-production Lilium Jet. Last week the Lilium Jet made its US debut at operator Galaxy FBO’s Houston William P. Last week the #Lilium #Jet made history with its U.S. Hobby Airport (HOU) hangar.

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China Airlines nears decision on Airbus and Boeing long-haul jet order: Reuters

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

RELATED China Airlines evaluates next large widebody order, A350 and 777X contenders The post China Airlines nears decision on Airbus and Boeing long-haul jet order: Reuters appeared first on AeroTime.

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Sustainability and connectivity: top of the agenda for private jet industry

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JUNE 13, 2024

Miquel Ros // AeroTime While it was the first time the German firm had showcased a complete full-scale mock-up of its revolutionary Lilium Jet, AeroTime was given the chance to offer its readers an exclusive view of the state and inner workings of this leading advanced air mobility project just a few days before the show.

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Flexjet’s first European private jet terminal to launch at Farnborough Airport

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Flexjet has unveiled detailed plans to open its first European private jet terminal at the UK’s Farnborough Airport (FAB) in early 2026. Unique mock fuselage lounge and luxurious washrooms.

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Air Canada confirms third order for Airbus A220-300s, secures five more jets

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

Air Canada has confirmed its third order with Airbus for A220-300 aircraft, after first announcing plans to purchase the single-aisle jet in 2016. On December 20, 2024, five years after taking delivery of its first Airbus A220 , Airbus announced in a statement that Air Canada had signed a new firm order for five more.

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Former GlobalX CEO’s new US airline Zoom to operate E-Jets and Airbus A220s

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MAY 14, 2024

The former CEO of Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) has named his new US airline Zoom and confirmed that it will launch using a fleet of E-Jets Ed Wegel, now the head of AVi8 Air Capital, announced in a LinkedIn post that Zoom will take flight using a fleet of Embraer E190 and E195 jets before eventually switching to Airbus A220 aircraft. “We

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Azerbaijan Airlines acquires six new Airbus A320neo family jets, first A321neos

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

RELATED Azerbaijan Airlines confirms order with Airbus for 12 A320neo jets The post Azerbaijan Airlines acquires six new Airbus A320neo family jets, first A321neos appeared first on AeroTime. Azerbaijan Airlines also has an order in place with Boeing for eight 787-8 Dreamliners which are schedule to be delivered from 2026.

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Embraer engaged in talks for possible E2 jet deals with both LATAM and Gol

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JUNE 19, 2024

Embraer has announced that is currently engaging in talks to sell its increasingly popular E2 regional jet to South American carriers LATAM Airlines Group SA (LATAM) and Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (Gol). So, we do have a great opportunity to grow,” he concluded.

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The CEO harnessing the power of TikTok for a new generation of private jet flyers

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

If you follow aviation accounts on TikTok and Instagram, its more than likely that the platform algorithms will have led you to the Amalfi Jets and the antics of the private jet charters founder and CEO, Kolin Jones. Amalfi Jets Jones is a qualified pilot himself. The private jet brokerage arose from Jones obsession with safety.

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FAA investigates the use of ‘counterfeit’ titanium in Boeing and Airbus jets

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JUNE 16, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the use of counterfeit titanium parts in Boeing and Airbus jets after concerns were raised by supplier Spirit AeroSystems.

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Delta and American Eagle jets appear to almost crash midair near airport: video

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JULY 10, 2024

Footage captured on a police vehicle’s dashcam appeared to show two regional jets almost collide midair in the United States (US). Video shot on July 8, 2024, showed a Delta Connection flight, operated by Endeavour Air, departing Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), New York, shortly after 11:50. Both aircraft were CRJ-900 models.

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TAG Aviation expands executive jet fleet with the addition of nine new aircraft

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

The company is now one of the world’s leading operators of executive jet aircraft, with multiple aircraft owned and managed in over 30 different locations around the world. The operator has its main bases located in Farnborough, Geneva, Hong Kong, Beijing, Macau, Singapore, and Malta.

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Airbus and Cebu Pacific confirm order for 70 A321neo jets during Manila signing

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

Airbus and Cebu Pacific have confirmed an order for 70 A321neo jet at a special signing ceremony in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The new purchase agreement was signed on October 2, 2024, by Mike Szücs, CEO of Cebu Pacific, and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business at Airbus.

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flynas’ newest Airbus A320neo arrives, nears halfway mark of order for 120 jets

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JULY 17, 2024

flynas operates an all-Airbus fleet and has ambitions to eventually increase the new aircraft orders to 250 jets. According to the airline, it currently flies a fleet of 64 aircraft and operates 1,500 flights a week to more than 70 destinations around the world.

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SWISS increases upcoming Airbus A350 fleet to 10 jets after five more ordered

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

SWISS said that the new Airbus A350 jets are part of an overall investment by the Lufthansa Group. RELATED Airbus faces audacious December delivery target to reach companys 2024 goal The post SWISS increases upcoming Airbus A350 fleet to 10 jets after five more ordered appeared first on AeroTime.

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New Delta Air Lines A321neo becomes Airbus’ 500th jet made in United States

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AUGUST 9, 2024

The 500 th Airbus jet was produced at the planemaker’s manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama, which first opened in 2015. A new Delta Air Lines A321neo has become the 500 th aircraft built by Airbus in the United States (US).

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Air India Express welcomes first two Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets from PIF-owned lessor

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MAY 10, 2024

Low-cost carrier Air India Express has welcomed the arrival of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets from AviLease. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets are the first of six that will eventually join the airline from the leasing firm. Founded in 2022, AviLease is wholly owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF).

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Rex enters voluntary administration; Qantas, Virgin salvage staff, routes, jets

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JULY 31, 2024

In response to Rex announcing the immediate suspension of its 737 jet operations, Virgin Australia will support impacted Rex customers with rebooking on an equivalent Virgin Australia service free of charge. All requests for rebooking need to be made by 14 August 2024.

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Air Serbia welcomes third Airbus A330-200, new jet adorned in EXPO 2027 livery

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OCTOBER 6, 2024

RELATED Air Serbia completes regional fleet renewal with arrival of tenth ATR 72-600 The post Air Serbia welcomes third Airbus A330-200, new jet adorned in EXPO 2027 livery appeared first on AeroTime.

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easyJet set to digitalize wasteful processes on fleet of Airbus A320 family jets

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JUNE 25, 2024

In pictures: Emirates opens new $950k lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport Airlines Airport by Ian Molyneaux 2024-06-25 The post easyJet set to digitalize wasteful processes on fleet of Airbus A320 family jets appeared first on AeroTime.

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Boeing invests $1B to boost 787 Dreamliner production, targets 10 jets per month

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

RELATED Boeings November 2024 orders and deliveries as 737 MAX production resumes The post Boeing invests $1B to boost 787 Dreamliner production, targets 10 jets per month appeared first on AeroTime.

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Boeing aims to avoid strikes with contract to build next new jet in Washington

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Singapore PM says Changi Airport’s Terminal 5 mass development begins in 2025 Airport by Ian Molyneaux September 9, 2024 The post Boeing aims to avoid strikes with contract to build next new jet in Washington appeared first on AeroTime.

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Qatar Executive to fly Gulfstream G650ER fleet with Starlink connectivity

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Qatar Airways private jet charter division, Qatar Executive, has released plans for its fleet of Gulfstream G650ER to fly with Starlink connectivity. The private jet charter firm plans to roll out Elon Musks Starlink across the rest of its Gulfstream fleet over the next 18 months. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer.

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COMAC C919 carries its millionth revenue passenger since entering service

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Chinese-built COMAC C919 narrowbody jet has celebrated carrying its millionth passenger since entering service in May 2023. The COMAC C929 has long been touted as a potential rival to the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 but it is understood that the Chinese homegrown jet will only accommodate around 280 seats.

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Saudia and Lilium confirm deal for rumored purchase of up to 100 eVTOL aircraft

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JULY 18, 2024

Lilium and Saudia have confirmed that the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia has signed a binding sales agreement for 50 Lilium Jets, with options for the purchase of 50 more. Saudia Group expects to receive the first jets in 2026, for which operations will be managed and run by Saudia Private, a subsidiary of Saudia Group.

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LIVE Live from Farnborough 2024: Qatar Airways orders 20 B777-9 jets

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JULY 23, 2024

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

Qatar Airways Executive takes 2 more Gulfstream G700 private jets

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

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

FAA begins probe after United and Delta jets draw near on runway approach

Cessna’s 400th Citation Latitude private jet rolls out of production in Wichita

Pegasus Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX-10 jets, takes options for 100 more

NBAA-BACE: Textron unveils three next-generation Cessna Citation private jets

RoyalJet signs Airbus agreement for up to nine ACJ320neo corporate jets at MEBAA

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

CAE opens a brand-new Gulfstream business jet training center in Georgia

Qatar Airways announces additional order of 20 Boeing 777-9 passenger jets

Azul secures multi-million-dollar financing for 10 E195-E2 jets

Lilium Jet eVTOL makes US debut, new contacts agreed with Houston-based firms

Airbus lines up new commercial jet CEO, Faury reaffirms aircraft delivery target

Two MRO organizations in Asia become Embraer-authorized E-Jet service centers

Wheels Up finalizes acquisition of 17 Phenom jets, secures $332M from US bank

Malaysia Airlines welcomes first of 20 Airbus A330neo jets in Kuala Lumpa

eVTOL developer Lilium powers on first in-production ‘Ironbird’ Lilium Jet

China Airlines nears decision on Airbus and Boeing long-haul jet order: Reuters

Sustainability and connectivity: top of the agenda for private jet industry

Flexjet’s first European private jet terminal to launch at Farnborough Airport

Air Canada confirms third order for Airbus A220-300s, secures five more jets

Former GlobalX CEO’s new US airline Zoom to operate E-Jets and Airbus A220s

Azerbaijan Airlines acquires six new Airbus A320neo family jets, first A321neos

Embraer engaged in talks for possible E2 jet deals with both LATAM and Gol

The CEO harnessing the power of TikTok for a new generation of private jet flyers

FAA investigates the use of ‘counterfeit’ titanium in Boeing and Airbus jets

Delta and American Eagle jets appear to almost crash midair near airport: video

TAG Aviation expands executive jet fleet with the addition of nine new aircraft

Airbus and Cebu Pacific confirm order for 70 A321neo jets during Manila signing

flynas’ newest Airbus A320neo arrives, nears halfway mark of order for 120 jets

SWISS increases upcoming Airbus A350 fleet to 10 jets after five more ordered

New Delta Air Lines A321neo becomes Airbus’ 500th jet made in United States

Air India Express welcomes first two Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets from PIF-owned lessor

Rex enters voluntary administration; Qantas, Virgin salvage staff, routes, jets

Air Serbia welcomes third Airbus A330-200, new jet adorned in EXPO 2027 livery

easyJet set to digitalize wasteful processes on fleet of Airbus A320 family jets

Boeing invests $1B to boost 787 Dreamliner production, targets 10 jets per month

Boeing aims to avoid strikes with contract to build next new jet in Washington

Qatar Executive to fly Gulfstream G650ER fleet with Starlink connectivity

COMAC C919 carries its millionth revenue passenger since entering service

Saudia and Lilium confirm deal for rumored purchase of up to 100 eVTOL aircraft

LIVE Live from Farnborough 2024: Qatar Airways orders 20 B777-9 jets

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