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NewsGermany signs Tranche 5 contract to field another 20 Eurofighters from 2031
Germany has signed a Tranche 5 production contract to acquire a further batch of 20 Eurofighter combat aircraft, confirming an acquisition plan first announced in mid-2024.
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NewsArcher acquires Lilium’s patent portfolio for €18 million as Midnight makes NBAA debut
The first appearance of Archer Aviation’s Midnight aircraft at the NBAA show became more-symbolic as news broke on 15 October that the California start-up successfully bid to acquire the assets of now-defunct electric vertical take-off and landing developer Lilium.
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NewsWizz Air fleet rejig to weigh on near-term profits but support faster recovery: analyst
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air can expect a substantial impact on revenues and profits as it undergoes fleet deferrals and slower capacity growth – but will experience a faster recovery over 2027-28, according to a research note from UK investment bank Peel Hunt. It expects a disclosure shortly on ...
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NewsExtensively-rebuilt Twin Otter to fly Channel Islands routes in Aurigny colours
Channel Islands regional carrier Aurigny is to introduce a De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter which has undergone an extensive rebuild, and recently completed a transatlantic delivery flight. The 17-seat Twin Otter is one of a pair which will fly under a multi-year agreement, serving the island of Alderney with ...
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NewsEASA urges continuous use of stop-bar lights to reduce incursion risk
European safety regulators are urging airport operators to implement continuous use of runway stop-bars as a defence against incursions, pointing out that such incidents are increasing – both in absolute terms and relative to the number of flights. Use of stop-bars is “widely recognised” as “one of the most effective ...
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NewsGermany’s WTD 61 military test unit takes delivery of Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Pilatus has delivered a single PC-12 NGX turboprop to the German military’s WTD 61 aeronautical test and evaluation unit.
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NewsKratos unveils Ragnarök cruise missile for long-range strikes
Kratos has introduced the Ragnarök cruise missile, claiming it offers a low-cost solution for long-range strikes with a 500nm range and 36kg warhead capability.
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NewsVietnam Airlines hit by customer data breach
Vietnam Airlines has confirmed a data breach affecting customer data on a third-party customer service platform.
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NewsUS luxury start-up Magnifica Air targets ultra-premium market with A220 and A321neo fleet
US-based private airline Magnifica Air has unveiled ambitious expansion plans that will see it rapidly grow its fleet of ultra-premium-configured airliners following the start of operations in 2027.
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NewsAvFab develops specialised King Air seats for medical and ISR missions
While the Beechcraft King Air is well-suited for air ambulance and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, operators have told AvFab that the aircraft’s seats could be better tailored to those use cases.
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NewsGE ramps Catalyst turboprop production for 2026 service entry
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.
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NewsNew fractional firm Bond emerges with 50-strong order for Bombardier business jets
Fort Lauderdale-based Bond has emerged as the mystery customer behind a 50-aircraft Bombardier order worth $1.7 billion, targeting ultra-premium fractional ownership with super-midsize and large-cabin jets exclusively.
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NewsSweden extends future fighter system study deal with Saab through 2027
Saab has been awarded a contract to continue concept study work on future fighter technology for Sweden, extending an activity which commenced in March 2024.
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NewsDenmark to acquire 16 more F-35As and collaborative combat aircraft
The Danish government intends to significantly boost its acquisition of Lockheed Martin F-35As, targeting an eventual fleet strength of 43 of the fifth-generation type.
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NewsTextron Aviation lands first Cessna Citation Latitude order in Argentina
Textron Aviation has secured the first order of its Cessna Citation Latitude in Argentina in a deal with longtime Citation customer and charter operator Jet Clipper.
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NewsHoneywell positions JetWave X to simplify business jet connectivity space
Honeywell’s JetWave X satellite communications system will enable high-speed connectivity on aircraft produced by a variety of OEMs starting next year.
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NewsOtto Aerospace outlines sales ambitions for ultra-low-drag Phantom 3500
Developer intends to begin taking customer deposits for its in-development Phantom 3500 later this decade following the super-midsize jet’s maiden sortie.
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NewsEU clears Boeing’s Spirit acquisition after accepting divestment of Airbus activities
European competition regulators have cleared Boeing’s proposed acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, after accepting the divestment of activities related to Airbus aerostructures. Airbus has already planned to take over various aerostructure operations performed by Spirit, including the US-based manufacture of A350 centre fuselages and the production of A220 wings in Northern ...
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NewsHalf of Finnair A321 fleet suspended after seat-washing hitch
Finnair has been forced to suspend operation of eight Airbus A321s, owing to a technical snag during washing of seat covers. The airline cancelled about 40 flights on 13-14 October, and has recruited the Lithuanian division of Danish operator DAT to operate certain services from 15 October. Finnair says it ...
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NewsBusiness jet industry stays confident despite supply chain and trade pressures
Business aviation manufacturers are continuing to battle a malfunctioning supply chain that is “not able to maintain the capacity and integrity” required to meet the sector’s growth.