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Viet Nam's Sun PhuQuoc Airways eyes A330 debut in late 3Q26
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30Apr2026
Biman Bangladesh orders 8 B787-10s, 4 B737-8s, 2 B787-9s
Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG, Dhaka) has signed an order with Boeing selecting eight B787-10s, two B787-9s, and four B737-8s. It is the carrier’s biggest-ever order, and one that was long anticipated. It will allow the airline to expand and modernise its fleet, a statement said.
The B787-10s will be...
Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG, Dhaka) has signed an order with Boeing selecting eight B787-10s, two B787-9s, and four B737-8s. It is the carrier’s biggest-ever order, and one that was long anticipated. It will allow the airline to expand and modernise its fleet, a statement said.
The B787-10s will be used to serve high-demand routes to the Middle East. The two B787-9s will support long-haul services to Europe and North America. And the B737-8s will connect Bangladesh with destinations across the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia, the statement revealed.
ch-aviation fleets data shows that Biman Bangladesh Airlines currently operates four B737-800s, four B777-300ERs, four B787-8s, two B787-9s, and five DHC-8-Q400s.
The deal with the North American manufacturer was part of Bangladesh’s government trade deal with the United States back in November 2025. The planned order dismayed European Union officials, as the flag carrier had previously announced in 2023 that it would acquire up to ten A350s from Airbus.
30Apr2026
US gov’t rescue of Spirit Airlines hits impasse - reports
The United States’ potential rescue of Spirit Airlines (NK, Fort Lauderdale International), in which the Donald Trump administration could disburse up to USD500 million in the ailing carrier, has hit an impasse, sources close to the talks have told Bloomberg, Reuters, and CBS News.
According to the...
The United States’ potential rescue of Spirit Airlines (NK, Fort Lauderdale International), in which the Donald Trump administration could disburse up to USD500 million in the ailing carrier, has hit an impasse, sources close to the talks have told Bloomberg, Reuters, and CBS News.
According to the CBS report, Spirit Airlines only has enough available cash to continue operations for a matter of days. Furthermore, a group of lenders, including hedge fund Citadel, is pushing back against the proposed terms, arguing it could significantly erode the value of their claims and limit recoveries. It reportedly made a counterproposal, but the government rejected it.
ch-aviation reached out to Spirit Airlines for comment on the reports, but it was not immediately available.
Spirit Airlines is currently under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and sought emergency protection from the US government as rising fuel prices resulting from the US-Israeli attacks on Iran derailed the business reorganisation. The ultra-low-cost carrier had hoped to emerge from Chapter 11 this summer but now faces the threat of liquidation.
According to reports, the Trump administration envisaged a USD500 million bailout of Spirit that could provide options to own up to 90% of the carrier after it exits bankruptcy. Trump said in April he was considering bailing or buying it out, and later selling it after fuel prices drop, “for a profit.”
In a separate report from CBS News, the administration was considering using the Defense Production Act as a federal lifeline for Spirit Airlines. This act allows the US government to invest in industrial capacity to ensure supply chains for national defence.
White House spokesman Kush Desai told Reuters that the US government “continues exploring possible options to ensure the airline remains in operation for its passengers and employees.”
30Apr2026
Wheels Up completes fleet modernisation ahead of schedule
Wheels Up (WUP, Teterboro) has completed a fleet modernisation strategy announced in late 2024, finishing it 18 months ahead of schedule. The company has transitioned all executive jet operations to Challenger 300 and Phenom 300 family aircraft, replacing Citation Jet 3, Citation Excel, Citation X,...
Wheels Up (WUP, Teterboro) has completed a fleet modernisation strategy announced in late 2024, finishing it 18 months ahead of schedule. The company has transitioned all executive jet operations to Challenger 300 and Phenom 300 family aircraft, replacing Citation Jet 3, Citation Excel, Citation X, and Hawker 400XP series types.
“Retiring our legacy jet fleets from revenue service repositions our offering to a more consistent, premium, and operationally efficient experience for our members and customers,” said chief executive George Mattson.
Wheels Up retired the Citation Jet 3 in mid-2025, followed by the Citation Excel later that year. At the time the modernisation plan was announced, the company operated sixteen Citation Jet 3 series and sixteen Citation Excel family aircraft.
While several Citation Jet 3s remain in storage, eight units have been inducted by Part 135-certified operators, including four by Alante Air Charter. Among Citation Excel series aircraft, Contour Aviation now operates eight units, while other Part 135-certified companies have inducted additional aircraft.
As of December 31, Wheels Up's fleet comprised twenty-two Citation X and nineteen Hawker 400XPs, all now retired. The company said that member commitments, including those linked to Citation X and Hawker 400XP aircraft, will continue to be fulfilled through third-party partner operators.
Ten Citation X aircraft were phased out after the modernisation plan was announced, with wholesale charter specialist Baker Aviation adding three, while other Part 135 operators inducted additional units. Nine Hawker 400XP jets were also retired during the same period. Fly Alliance, which had already taken three former Wheels Up Citation Excels, added three Hawker 400XPs.
Wheels Up's legacy jet fleet has been replaced by Phenom 300 and Challenger 300 aircraft. The company currently operates twenty Phenom 300s, six Phenom 300Es, and ten Challenger 300s. Earlier in 2026, it outlined plans to “nearly double” the number of Phenom 300 and Challenger 300 family aircraft in operation.
Initial Phenom 300 operations began in November 2024 under the Part 135 certificate of GrandView Aviation, before transfer to Wheels Up's own certificate in April 2025. The first Challenger 300 was acquired in March 2025 and entered revenue service the following month.
Wheels Up's Phenom 300-series jets were manufactured between 2012 and 2021. Nine were sourced outside the transaction that included GrandView Aviation’s fleet of seventeen Phenom 300 and Phenom 300Es. Of the nine, seven previously operated in the United States, with one registered in the United Kingdom and another in Germany.
Meanwhile, Wheels Up's Challenger 300s were built between 2010 and 2014, with two older units manufactured in 2001 and 2007. All were previously registered in the United States, except one that operated in Canada.
“We are encouraged by the higher customer satisfaction ratings we are receiving on our Phenom and Challenger offering and remain focused on building a stronger, simpler, and more scalable aviation platform,” Mattson added.
30Apr2026
Flexjet Ireland applies for US foreign air carrier permit
Flexjet (Ireland) (FXJ) has applied to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) for a foreign air carrier permit (FACP) and an exemption to operate passenger and cargo charter services between the European Union and the United States, as well as other points beyond, using small aircraft. The company has requested expedited processing to...
Flexjet (Ireland) (FXJ) has applied to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) for a foreign air carrier permit (FACP) and an exemption to operate passenger and cargo charter services between the European Union and the United States, as well as other points beyond, using small aircraft. The company has requested expedited processing to enable the proposed services to begin as soon as possible.
Flexjet Ireland's air operator's certificate (AOC) was secured in late 2025 with a single Praetor 600, which remains the company's sole aircraft. Both Flexjet Operations (Malta) and Flexjet Operations (United Kingdom) already hold United States FACPs.
30Apr2026
France's SD Aviation places Textron order ahead of SD Share
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30Apr2026
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