10 January 2013

Boeing has rolled out the first 777 to be built at the increased production rate of 8.3 per month, or 100 airplanes per year. The airplane is a 777 Freighter that will be delivered in February to Korean Air. The production increase began in October when the first airplane parts entered the Everett factory. Planning

Air Lease Corporation released that British Airways and ALC signed 10 year lease agreements for two new Boeing 777-300ER wide-body aircraft. The two new Boeing 777s will be delivered to the airline in May and July 2014. ALC ordered these aircraft from Boeing as part of a larger contract in 2011.

Avolon, the international leasing company confirmed an order for 20 A320neo aircraft. This firm order is an increase on Avolon’s initial commitment for 15 A320neo aircraft announced in July 2012 at the Farnborough International Airshow. Avolon will make its engine selection at a later date. “Our increased commitment to the NEO reflects the strong customer

Skyworld Aviation has arranged the sale of a Saab 340A Cargo on behalf of Siemens Financial Services of Sweden. Serial number 078 was previously operated by Central Connect Airlines and was delivered to it’s new owner on 28th December. Air cargo provider Fleet Air is based in Budapest and obtained their AOC in 2007. The