15 February 2012

IAE signs new engine contracts at Singapore Airshow

IAE has won various new engine orders at the Sinagpore Airshow:  ICBC Financial Leasing, a subsidiary of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), has entered into an agreement under which International Aero Engines will provide V2500 engines to power its fleet of 15 new A320 series aircraft. The deal is valued at $300m. Deliveries

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Honeywell Aerospace Technology to upgrade China Eastern Airlines' growing fleet

China Eastern Airlines has strengthened its strategic relationship with Honeywell, signing several agreements that will enhance the safety, efficiency and performance of its growing narrow-body fleet, while lowering overall cost of ownership. Honeywell will provide wheels and brakes for new and existing Boeing 737 NG aircraft, as well as an avionics package and 131-9 auxiliary

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Garuda Indonesia confirmed as previously unidentified CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft buyer

Bombardier Aerospace and Indonesian flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, confirmed that the airline is the unidentified customer that ordered the six CRJ1000 NextGen regional jets and placed 18 options, announced by Bombardier on February 10, 2012. The six CRJ100 NextGen aircraft are powered by CF34-8C engines.

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Exclases Holdings signs contract for AW169, AW139 and AW189 helicopters

Exclases Holdings has signed a contract for two AW169, two AW139 and two AW189 helicopters. This purchase marks the entrance of the new generation AW169 and AW189 models into the Russian market. Russian operators will benefit from the commonality in design across the AW139, AW169 and AW189 family of new generations helicopters. As well as possessing

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New European Airline Volotea and Boeing agree on 717 leasing deal

The Boeing 717 will be the foundation for new European low-cost airline, Volotea, with a long-term lease deal announced on February 15th, between Boeing and the airline’s management. Volotea has taken delivery of its first 717-200 airplane from Boeing Capital Corporation, the manufacturers’ financing and leasing arm. The operator plans to begin its new European point-to-point service with an

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P&W Global Service Partners begin construction on Seletar Aerospace Park facility

Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners have begun construction on the company’s new facility at Singapore’s Seletar Aerospace Park. The new, approximately 15,000 m² (160,000 ft²), manufacturing facility and office building will be the latest addition to Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners’ comprehensive suite of businesses in Singapore, with an office area housing production management, various

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MAEL to provide line maintenance to Alitalia in Gatwick

Aircraft maintenance provider, Monarch Aircraft Engineering, has signed a line maintenance technical handling agreement with Alitalia. With immediate effect, Monarch Aircraft Engineering’s team will provide full maintenance support for the Italian based airline’s low cost carrier, AirOne, who will operate Airbus A320 aircraft three times a day into London Gatwick.

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GMF AeroAsia selects A J Walter Aviation for integrated consumables management contract

GMF AeroAsia has chosen A J Walter Aviation to provide integrated consumables management, to support the growing GMF maintenance programme for B737NG aircraft. AJW will position a spares consignment with GMF in Jakarta for replenishment on demand with payment on consumption.

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