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Bombardier Defense Announces Order Of 2 Challenger 650 Aircraft Destined For Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Missions In Australia

Posted On: March 25, 2025

Principle Finance, a renowned provider of customised operating leases for aircraft in Australia, placed an order for two Challenger 650 aircraft. ...

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Embraer Launches The A-29N Super Tucano In NATO Configuration

Posted On: April 13, 2023

The new version of the A29—which has been selected by more than 15 air forces worldwide—will feature equipment to meet NATO's operational requirements. ...

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Airbus Successfully Tests Firefighting Kit On A400M

Posted On: August 1, 2022

“The development of this firefighting kit is an intrinsic part of our journey towards helping to create a more sustainable and safer world, not only by our actions but also through our products,” said Mike Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space. ...

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Royal Thai Air Force Inks $143 Million Contract For Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Light Attack Aircraft

Posted On: November 17, 2021

The deal will also provide the RTAF with associated ground support equipment, spare parts, training, and more. ...

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Boeing Selects Australia For Company's First Final Assembly Facility Outside North America

Posted On: September 22, 2021

Boeing Australia will establish the facility in the Wellcamp Aerospace and Defence Precinct at Wellcamp Airport to produce and assemble the Boeing Airpower Teaming System (also known as “Loyal Wingman”). ...

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Cirrus Aircraft Aims To Transform Flight Training With New TRAC10

Posted 14/07/2026

Cirrus Aircraft has expanded its flight training aircraft lineup with the new TRAC10, a three-seat, single-engine aircraft designed specifically for professional, collegiate, and career-oriented flight schools. ...

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Dassault Aviation Completes Maiden Flight Of Falcon 10X Business Jet

Posted 6/07/2026

Dassault Aviation’s all-new Falcon 10X, designed to be the largest dedicated business jet in service, recently moved a step closer to certification after completing its maiden flight in France. ...

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Supply Constraints Remain in Pre-Owned Aircraft Market as Inventory Levels Continue to Decline

Posted 6/07/2026

The newest Sandhills Global aviation market reports show continued year-over-year inventory decreases across several used aircraft categories in June. ...

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Bombardier Delivers First Global 8000 In Asia, Marking A Key Milestone For Ultra-Long-Range Aviation In The Region

Posted 23/06/2026

With a top speed of Mach 0.95, a range of 8,000 nautical miles, and access to 30% more airports than its closest rival, the Global 8000 sets a new benchmark for performance, flexibility, and productivity in business aviation. ...

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Bombardier & Elie Saab Unveil ‘Haute Couture’ Cabin Design For Global 8000 Business Jet

Posted 11/06/2026

Bombardier and Lebanese fashion house Elie Saab have introduced a bespoke “haute couture of aviation” cabin design for the ultra-long-range Global 8000 business jet. ...

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Utility Air Announces Sale Of Two Brand New Diamond DA40 XLT Aircraft To Flight Training Adelaide

Posted 9/06/2026

Two brand-new Diamond DA40 XLT aircraft have been sold to Flight Training Adelaide (FTA). ...

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Pre-Owned Aircraft Values Post Marginal Changes in May

Posted 4/06/2026

New Sandhills Global aviation market reports show pre-owned aircraft asking prices changed little in May. ...

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Purchase Agreement Will Give Platoon Aviation Europe’s Largest Cessna Citation Longitude Fleet

Posted 1/06/2026

Textron Aviation has announced it will sell multiple Cessna Citation Longitude business jets to Platoon Aviation, a private jet charter operator based in Hamburg, Germany. ...

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Looking Beyond The Purchase Price In Helicopter Ownership

Posted 13/05/2026

Ongoing maintenance, compliance, and operational coordination introduce a level of variability that is not always fully visible upfront—HeliShare can help. ...

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Bombardier Global 8000 To Make South American Debut

Posted 12/05/2026

Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet will make its South American debut at the Catarina Aviation Show from 21 to 23 May at the São Paulo Catarina Executive International Airport in Brazil. ...

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