6 March 2017

Bombardier Business Aircraft reported that the Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft program’s second flight test vehicle (FTV2) completed its initial flight. FTV2, named, “The Powerhouse,” is designed to test aircraft systems, including propulsion, electrical and mechanical systems, all of which were fully functional during the 4 hour, 28 minute flight. FTV2 took off from

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has signed long term lease agreements with Aer Lingus for seven new Airbus A321neo LR aircraft to operate on transatlantic and other routes. The aircraft are from ALC’s order book with Airbus. “The lease of the A321neo LR aircraft from ALC is the culmination of a long relationship with Aer Lingus.

Milestone Aviation Group, a leader in helicopter leasing, has leased two Sikorsky S-92 and five Sikorsky S-76D helicopters to be operated by Thai Aviation Services (TAS). Of the seven aircraft, six were newly delivered from Milestone’s order book, and the seventh was sourced from Milestone’s existing fleet. TAS will utilize the helicopters to provide crew