This is you Aviation Weekly: Commercial & Private Flight News podcast.Welcome to Aviation Weekly: Commercial and Private Flight News. Private aviation is surging into 2026, with year-to-date flights up 4.5 percent globally and a 13 percent rise in the United States exceeding 57,000 flights, according to Aviation Weekly reports. Meanwhile, Airbus delivered 114 jets in the first quarter of 2026, though a Pratt and Whitney engine shortage curbed output and profits, as noted by AeroTime.In manufacturing news, APOC Aviation tripled its landing gear assets over the past year, acquiring a zero-cycle-since-new Safran unit for the Airbus A321 to support new and aging fleets, per Aviation Week's MRO updates. Gulfstream's G700 ultra-long-range jet secured Indian certification, paving the way for deliveries with superior range, speed, and cabin space, as detailed in The Weekly of Business Aviation. Hill Helicopters remains on track for its GT50 turboshaft engine's first run this spring for the HX50 light helicopter.Commercial carriers face shifting dynamics, with airlines soaring amid FedEx's five billion dollar drop, while new 2026 rules reshape decision-making, highlighted at the Aviation Festival Asia panel. Safety efforts advance as Boeing progresses MQ-25 flight testing after delays.Affordable private jets under five million dollars, like the Cessna Citation Mustang at 1.75 million dollars, HondaJet Elite, and Pilatus PC-12 NG, offer entry points for operators.Listeners, book private flights soon amid rising demand, and monitor engine supply chains for commercial delays. Looking ahead, sustained MRO needs and tech like advanced engines signal robust growth through 2027.Thanks for tuning in—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production. For me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

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