First Airbus Corporate Jets TwoTwenty Takes Flight

Airbus Corporate Jets announced the completion of their TwoTwenty's first test flight, taking the newly completed jet on its maiden voyage from its home in Mirabel, France The aircraft will soon be delivered to Comlux for fitment with its VVIP cabin at their facility in Indiana, like the rest of the soon-to-be produced aircraft. Comlux won the exclusive outfitting rights for the first 15 aircraft of the TwoTwenty line, offering a range of cabin layout configurations with all the tech and luxury appointments expected from an ACJ. The TwoTwenty joins what Airbus refers to as "The Xtra Large Bizjet” market segment against Boeing's popular 737-derived BBJ variants.

Electric, Sustainable Flying Boat Chosen For Ferry Service

Southern Airways Express, one of the larger American commuter carriers, announced their intent to purchase 20 of Regent's Seaglider aircraft once available. The partnership between the two companies will see 15 Viceroys, the 12-passenger model, and 5 of the firm's 100-passenger Monarch. Southern Airways has paid deposits on the aircraft, which will eventually represent a $250 million value when the Seagliders are delivered. The deal brings Regent's order books up over the $600 million mark, great news for their development of the next-gen all-electric project. Once completed, the Seaglider will combine elements of aviation and maritime vehicles, blending the best of both. Planned spec

Large Military Contractor Sees Learjet Fleet Grow to 26

Aery Aviation, LLC, has purchased another 12 Learjets in Special Mission Aircraft (SMA) configuration, bringing their collection of secret squirrel planes to 26 in all. Aery acquired a smattering of support gear and spare parts inventory, ancillary equipment needed to keep their global logistics afloat in a time of supply chain instability. Aery now boasts the largest SMA fleet in the world, thanks to its myriad contracts with the Department of Defense, foreign governments, and other entities big enough to have an official seal.