Aerospace Global News reports, “Uganda Airlines has signed an agreement with Boeing for the supply of ten aircraft, including passenger planes and freighters. The deal, reported to be worth $985 million, will see the East African carrier accelerate a fleet modernisation plan that will allow it to serve more markets across Africa, Europe and the Middle East.”
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American Airlines Reserves an Order of 50 Air Taxis from Vertical Aerospace
Reuters reported that American Airlines will be making “pre-delivery payments” for 50 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft from British Vertical Aerospace. American made a $1 billion deal with Vertical last year, for up to 250 of the aircraft, which “can carry four passengers and a pilot” at up to 200 mph for over 100 miles. Last year, Vertical Aerospace announced orders from Virgin Atlantic as well.
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