Executive Jets revenues, backlog, and deliveries grew in Q2

Coming off a record performance in the first quarter, Embraer posted record second-quarter revenues as backlog pushed to a new high.

Embraer Racks Up Record Performances in Second Quarter

Two-unit contract represents first Latin American order beyond Brazil 

Colombia has officially selected the Embraer KC-390 multi-mission airlifter; an order for two units marks the first Latin American customer beyond Brazil.

Colombia 13th Nation To Select KC-390 Millennium

IntuVue RDR-7000 radar creates real-time depictions of weather conditions

Brazilian offshore operator Omni Táxi Aéreo selected Honeywell Aerospace’s IntuVue RDR-7000 weather radar for all 33 of the Leonardo AW139s in its fleet.

Omni Táxi To Equip AW139 Fleet with Honeywell Wx Radar

NBAA seeks operator invoices to bolster advocacy efforts

The Bahamas is retroactively charging aircraft operators air navigation fees dating to 2021, prompting an NBAA-led industry advocacy effort.

Bahamas Fee Hikes Hit Operators Retroactively

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Mexico Ends Single-entry Charter Landing Permits

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