DHL Express (DHL) has announced from the Dubai Air Show that it has placed an order for nine 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs), it’s largest order to date for the aircraft type. The acquisition will help expand DHL’s long-haul intercontinental fleet respond to increased global demand for cargo capacity. DHL has already taken delivery of …
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At the Dubai Airshow ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Toki Air, a new regional commercial airline from Japan that will operate out of Niigata Airport. The cooperation with ATR will help Toki Air to achieve its higher purpose of revitalising the city of Niigata, by increasing mobility …
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Rolls-Royce has signed an agreement with Silk Way West Airlines to provide replacement engines for five of its RB211-524-powered Boeing 747-400F aircraft that will support its operations until 2026. The agreement will provide the cargo airline with a minimum of 20,000 flight cycles of engine life for the next five years and provides them with …
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Kuwait-based carrier Jazeera Airways and Airbus have signed an MoU for 20 A320neo and eight A321neo aircraft. Jazeera Airways commenced operations in 2005 and has since emerged as a leading carrier in the Kuwaiti region. It operates regionally and internationally serving the Middle East, Europe and Asia’s top destinations from its home base Kuwait. The …
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Emirates and GE Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a programme that will see an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER, powered by GE90 engines, conduct a test flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by the end of 2022. Currently, SAF approved for use is a blend of petroleum-based Jet A or Jet …
SAUDIA has selected Boeing for a suite of services to improve its 787 Dreamliner and 777 fleets’ operational efficiency through digital analytics and to modify its 777 cabin interiors. SAUDIA will utilise Boeing’s Optimized Maintenance Program (OMP), which uses advanced data analytics to provide detailed insights for improved maintenance operations, and Boeing’s Airplane Health Management (AHM) …
Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, has launched its new regional turboprop PW127XT engine series, designed with the latest materials and technologies to deliver the next level of efficiency, time-on-wing and service. The company celebrated the launch with ATR, with the PW127XT-M engine that is purpose-built to offer world-class reliability …
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Boeing has signed multiple new purchase agreements with various airlines, including Emirates which has signed an order for two 777 freighters at the 2021 Dubai Airshow, expanding the future capability of one of the world’s largest cargo airlines at a time of significant global demand for air freight. The freighters will be operated by Emirates …
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Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) covering all Airbus jet families, highlighting the power of the company’s full product range. The agreement is for 25 A220-300s, 55 A321neos, 20 A321XLRs, four A330neos and includes seven A350Fs. The order which will be finalised in the coming months, making Los Angeles-based ALC …
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Aero Capital Solutions (ACS), has reported the continued growth of its cargo aircraft fleet with a commitment to convert an additional 13 Boeing 737-800SFs to freighters. The conversions will be carried out in conjunction with an STC (supplemental type certificate) provided by Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) and will add to the 21 aircraft that ACS has …
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