Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has reported the successful financing of Hawaiian Airlines‘ first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, marking a milestone in their longstanding partnership. John Yanney, JSA Head of Marketing Americas and OEM Relations, expressed his gratitude, saying, “Having nurtured a relationship with Hawaiian Airlines for nearly a decade, we are especially honoured by their trust
LCI has announced a framework agreement for up to 21 of the latest-generation helicopters from Leonardo, comprising ten firm plus 11 options. The innovative new framework agreement covers the latest-generation light-intermediate AW169, intermediate AW139 and super-medium AW189 helicopters, which will collectively address industry renewal and replacement requirements. The new helicopters will be delivered through to
Vietjet Air (Vietjet), the low-cost airline based in Hanoi, Vietnam, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of 20 A330-900 widebodies. When finalised, this will be Vietjet’s first-ever wide-body order. The aircraft will be operated on the carrier’s growing long range network, as well as on high-capacity regional services. They will replace the
ST Engineering has announced that its joint venture, ST Engineering AirX, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Eurasia Mobility Solutions (EMS) for up to ten AirFish wing-in-ground (WIG) craft, with an option for an additional ten. The agreement entails the customisation and delivery of the ten-seater AirFish 8, starting from 2025, catering to
STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order for five all-new A350F freighters and three more A330neo wide-body aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Singapore Airshow by KW Chang, Chairman of STARLUX Airlines and Christian Scherer, CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business at Airbus. STARLUX Airlines operates an all-Airbus passenger fleet that already
Breeze Airways (Breeze) has disclosed an order for ten additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total firm order for the aircraft type to 90, making Breeze the third-largest customer worldwide for the A220. “Thanks to its world-class performance capabilities, the A220 is the perfect aircraft to help Breeze achieve its goal to provide nonstop
Boeing has announced that Royal Brunei Airlines has ordered four 787 Dreamliners to revitalise its wide-body fleet. The selection of the 787-9 aligns with Royal Brunei Airlines’ focus on long-term growth, sustainability and enhancing passenger comfort. Sabirin bin Haji Abdul Hamid, CEO of Royal Brunei Airlines, emphasized the significance of the forthcoming 787-9 Dreamliner, describing
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) has confirmed its commitment to fleet efficiency and sustainability by signing an agreement during the Singapore Airshow 2024 for the purchase of 40 LEAP-1A engines from CFM International. This strategic move aligns with CALC’s dedication to enhancing its aviation solutions and underlines its goal for a greener and more
Regional aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) and ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, have jointly announced the successful delivery of the first new ATR 72-600 to Uzbekistan’s airline Silk Avia. This historic milestone marks the commencement of a new era for regional connectivity in Central Asia. The ATR 72-600, part of an order announced in
China’s contender against Airbus and Boeing passenger jets, the narrow-body C919, engineered by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), has showcased its capabilities beyond Chinese borders. The aircraft made its international debut with a fly-by at the Singapore Airshow on February 18, 2024. China has strategically invested in challenging the dominance of Western plane
