FLY Leasing has agreed to purchase two new Airbus A321 aircraft in a sale and leaseback transaction with a leading European airline. The first aircraft has already been delivered and the second will be delivered in the coming months. Both aircraft are on long-term leases. “FLY continues its growth trajectory with the acquisition of two […]
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Parker Aerospace has been selected by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China’s AVIC Aircraft to supply the flight control actuation and hydraulic system for the new MA700 regional aircraft. Parker Aerospace will provide fly-by-wire actuators for the new twin turboprop MA700. Part of the bill of material will be provided by Parker’s partner AVIC FACRI
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American Airlines officially welcomes its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. American took delivery of the airplane, a 787-8 with registration number N800AN, on January 22nd, at Boeing’s factory in Everett, Washington. American has placed firm orders for 42 Boeing 787 aircraft, with the right to acquire an additional 58. American will take delivery of both the
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BOC Aviation is pleased to announce the signing of a new contract with CFM International (“CFM”) for firm orders of CFM 56 engines to power 10 new A320 aircraft, part of its existing order with Airbus. “This new engine order signifies our continued confidence in CFM 56-powered A320 aircraft, delivering a reliable airframe and engine
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Precision Aircraft Solutions has begun conversion of a Rolls-Royce-powered 757, MSN 25886, for Chinese cargo carrier SF Airlines. The conversion marks the 10th Precision conversion to join the SF air operation since 2009. Air China Technics is performing the conversion at Chengdu Aircraft Maintenance Base.
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. and Azul Brazilian Airlines announced today that they had recently completed the delivery of 5 ATR 72-600s to the airline. DAE Managing Director Khalifa H. AlDaboos said: “We are delighted to include AZUL as one of DAE’s new clients in Latin America. We look forward to a mutually rewarding long-term
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The Chilean low-cost carrier Sky Airline has awarded MTU Maintenance an exclusive total engine care maintenance contract covering their fleet of CFM56-5B engines. The contract has a duration of eight years. Apart from core maintenance, MTU Maintenance will provide the airline with spare engines via its recently founded engine lease company MTU Maintenance Lease Services
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India’s Spicejet airline is coming under increased scrutiny and financial pressure with the news that BOC aviation have demanded the return of three leased Boeing 737s. This comes in the same week that Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) had put the troubled carrier on cash-and-carry mode since January 20th. This move followed after the airline
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Airbus Group have announced the signature of a €500m finance contract in support of Airbus Group’s innovation and R&D programmes in Europe, of which €400m will go to research, development and innovation (RDI) activities in France. This new agreement brings total EIB support for Airbus Group since 2011 to
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Global business aviation company VistaJet, opened its North American Headquarters for Sales and Marketing in New York City’s vibrant Soho district on November 3rd, 2014. The VistaJet US executive team is in place and ready for business. “Reception of the VistaJet Experience in the United States has been so positive that we have expedited our
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