Bombardier

AirAsia wanted a smaller aircraft to complement its A321neo fleet. The high-density A220-300 could be attractive for low-cost operators elsewhere, too.

When General Dynamics reported first-quarter 2026 earnings last week, the company blew past Wall Street’s expectations for earnings per share.

Bombardier raised its free cash flow outlook for 2026 after generating $360 million in free cash flow during the first quarter.

The U.S. Air Force wants to retire all of its E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Nodes in 2028 as it shifts this role to space.

Brief news items of interest to business aviation and AAM professionals.

Bombardier and business aircraft operator Vista signed a long-term aftermarket services agreement worth up to $300 million over the next five years.

Europe's business aviation fleet will grow 2.4% annually, reaching 5,300 aircraft by 2035, with significant deliveries.

Vista is introducing the Bombardier Global 8000 into its fleet.

Bond, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based fractional ownership startup, is increasing the number of business jets on order with Bombardier and accelerating deliveries in 2027.

ITC investigates Joby over alleged patent infringement of Chinese-sourced eVTOL components following Archer complaint.

NetJets took delivery of the first of 24 Global 8000s it has on order during a ceremony on March 25.

AirX, a private jet operator in Europe, is upgrading its Bombardier Challenger 850 aircraft with the Gogo Plane Simple Ku-band terminal.

The business aviation industry does not have a sales issue. Instead, it faces a production issue.

A federal research agency in Canada will acquire a Bombardier Global 6500 to develop defense-related technologies.

A dogfight is underway in the ultra-long-range business jet market as Bombardier, Dassault and Gulfstream roll out or ramp up their latest jets.

Hensoldt sees a potential $1 billion opportunity in Germany’s ambition to field an airborne electronic attack capability, with a possible competition soon.

In a late January post on his Truth Social platform, Trump declared that the U.S. would decertify “Bombardier Global Expresses, and all Aircraft made in Canada."

Transport Canada, Canada’s regulator, continues to work with Gulfstream and the FAA on the certification of its aircraft, the regulator told Aviation Week.

Bombardier has completed its five-year turnaround plan, executives say.

Vista has placed a firm order with Bombardier for 40 Challenger 3500 super-midsize business jets with options for 120 more.

Recent calls by the Trump administration to introduce a 50% tariff on all Canadian-made aircraft have raised concerns about the potential impact on Bombardier, which generates the majority of its revenue in the U.S.

Bombardier has acquired Velocity Maintenance Solutions, a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility based at the Wilmington, Delaware airport.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Trump threatened, in a social media post, to decertify Canadian aircraft over Gulfstream certification delays, sparking industry concerns.

Bombardier has announced a number of new leadership changes as it focuses on future growth.