Embraer and Cairo-based CIAF Leasing have signed a firm order for three E190 aircraft. The deal has a value of US$161.4 million at current list prices and will be added to Embraer’s fourth-quarter backlog. The three new aircraft will join CIAF’s existing fleet of three E170s, two of which are on lease with Jasmin Airways, […]
Embraer signs new aircraft orders with CIAF Leasing and Air Peace Read More »
BOC Aviation has delivered the first of ten new Airbus A320neo aircraft to Air China. The aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ PW1100G-JM engines.
BOC Aviation delivers first of ten Airbus A320neo aircraft to Air China Read More »
SalamAir and GECAS have entered into a lease agreement for two Airbus A321neo to enter service with Oman’s first low-cost carrier. The aircraft are from GECAS’ new order skyline and are outfitted with the latest technology CFM-LEAP engines. Based in Oman’s Muscat International Airport and serving routes between 28 destinations across 16 countries, SalamAir will
SalamAir expands fleet with two new A321neos from GECAS Read More »
AeroCentury, an independent aircraft leasing company, has reported a third-quarter 2019 net loss of US$8.2 million, compared to a net loss of US$4.5 million for the third-quarter of 2018. In the first nine months of 2019, the Company reported a net loss of US$9.6 million, compared to a net loss of US$4.2 million in the
AeroCentury reports third- quarter 2019 results Read More »
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of two H145M multipurpose helicopters for defense and security missions to the Government of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. Together with the helicopters, Airbus also provides a training and support package to its customer. The delivery of the second helicopter is scheduled before the end of the year. The delivered
Airbus Helicopters delivers first H145M to Luxembourg Read More »
Dedienne Aerospace is expanding its United Arab Emirates footprint by moving into a new facility in Dubai Jebel Ali, to accommodate continued business growth. Strategically located on a logistic corridor between the main Dubai Port and the main Dubai Cargo Airport (DWC), the new 3000 m² facility will supply aerospace tooling, maintenance and support services
Dedienne Aerospace expands UAE presence with new facility in Jebel Ali, Dubai Read More »
Work on the first head-of-state cabin conversion of an Airbus A350 long-haul aircraft will begin next year at Lufthansa Technik. The German Federal Government’s Special Air Mission Wing, will be the user of the aircraft. It will be equipped with a special transitional cabin for the transportation of delegations. The transitional cabin will be tailored
LHT will start completion of first A350 head-of-state cabin in 2020 Read More »
AeroGuard Flight Training Center, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, has announced the opening of its 5th campus, located at the Punta Gorda Airport in Charlotte County, Florida. For AeroGuard, this marks its first campus on the East Coast with other locations in Riverside, CA, Austin, TX, Chandler, AZ and Phoenix, AZ. AeroGuard’s core mission is to
AeroGuard Flight Training Center expands into Florida Read More »
A key automation system which Boeing has deployed for the manufacture of fuselage sections for the 777 jetliner has been phased out owing to unreliability problems. Back in 2015 Boeing began the manufacture of the 777’s fuselage in an upright orientation in a system known as fuselage automated upright build (FAUB) which involved robots drilling
Boeing dumps unreliable automation system used for 777 jetliner fuselage manufacture Read More »
Qantas, Australia’s national carrier is preparing for its second ultra-long haul research flight, as part of scientific studies into minimising jetlag for passengers and improving crew wellbeing. The first research flight operated between New York and Sydney non-stop four weeks ago with 49 passengers and crew. It cut around three hours off the typical gate-to-gate
