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Linda Hohnholz·

Aviation News

·June 9, 2022

Phenix Jet revenue up 40% in Q1

With revenue growth averaging 40% YoY in the first quarter of 2022 and charter sales doubling, the Phenix Jet Group...

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Saudi Arabia’s Future Aviation Forum returns to Riyadh amid record aviation growth and bold Vision 2030 ambitions. As billions flow into airlines, airports, and global events, industry leaders debate whether the Kingdom is reshaping aviation leadership — or leveraging deep investment power to position itself at the center of the future sky.
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Air Canada’s Airbus A350 Order Signals Geopolitical Shift Away from Boeing as Trump Policies Reshape February 12, 2026
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