The arrival of Virgin Australia’s first fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8 aircraft marked an exciting new milestone in the transformation of Virgin Australia with its fleet renewal programme well underway as the airline continues to work towards its net-zero emissions target by 2050. The aircraft is one of 33 fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8 and 737-10 aircraft Virgin Australia
UK Plane manufacturer Britten-Norman has confirmed the signing of an MoU with Malta’s Simon J Camilleri Holdings (SJC Holdings) for the acquisition of two factory-new Islander turboprop aircraft, with an option for a third. SJC Holdings intends to create a new company, Gulf Med Aviation Services and will deploy the two Islander aircraft across routes
Icelandair, the primary airline based in Keflavik, Iceland, has made a definitive purchase of 13 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, making it a new customer of Airbus. In addition to this order, Icelandair is also planning to lease four A321LRs. The acquisition of the A321XLR will provide Icelandair with extended range capabilities, opening up new market opportunities
Embraer’s E195-E2 jet made its debut in Uzbekistan with a two-day tour, offering government officials, the media and airline representatives an up-close experience of the E2-family of jets’ innovative design and operational efficiency. The demonstration underscored the urgent need for enhanced domestic and regional connectivity within Uzbekistan, a nation increasingly focusing on tourism development and
Vibva Aerobus, the ultra-low-cost Mexican carrier has announced the signing of an MoU with Airbus for a further 90 A320neos, bringing the total number of the A320 family to 170. “These 90 A321neo 240-seater aircraft will allow us to grow and renew our fleet and remain the youngest in Latin America. The technology and operational
Jekta, the Switzerland-based PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft manufacturer, has signed an order for fifty of its electrically powered regional amphibious aircraft. Indian seaplane operator Maritime Energy Heli Air Services (MEHAIR) has inked a deal with deposits agreed for ten firm orders and options for 40 more. With the agreement confirmed, MEHAIR will be the first
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), a global leader in regional aircraft leasing, has arranged, on behalf of Export Development Canada, the sale of twelve CRJ1000 aircraft to BeauTech Power Systems, a leading commercial engine lessor and engine component supplier based in Dallas, Texas. Beautech was founded in 2011, with the focus to support regional airlines, including
Textron Aviation has signed an agreement with ATP Flight School for the purchase of 40 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft to be delivered in 2025. The piston aircraft will add to ATP’s existing fleet of nearly 200 Skyhawks, positioned across 82 training centres nationwide. This is the second fleet purchase of Cessna Skyhawks for ATP’s Airline Career Pilot Programme in less than
Airbus Helicopters has achieved certification for its H160 helicopter from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), signifying a major milestone in the aircraft’s development and positioning it for the U.S. market. The H160 represents a ground-breaking medium-class rotorcraft that establishes new standards in safety, comfort, and environmental performance. It incorporates state-of-the-art technologies, including noise-reducing Blue Edge
London-England start-up long-haul carrier Global Airlines has announced its intention to acquire a further three Airbus A380 aircraft. This will bring Global Airlines’ fleet up to four aircraft at the time it becomes fully operational in the spring of 2024. The first A380 was acquired from Doric, a Germany-based investment firm with an aviation subdivision.
