Air India and CFM International have finalised the order of LEAP engines that will power the airline’s new fleet of 210 Airbus A320/A321neos and 190 Boeing 737 MAX-family aircraft, which was first announced in February. Both companies also signed a multi-year services agreement that will cover the airline’s entire fleet of LEAP engines. Air India
Cabo Verde Airlines has taken delivery of its first fuel-efficient 737 MAX aircraft. As part of its new “take-off” rebranding, the airline’s 737-8 will reconnect the Cape Verdean diaspora and boost tourism for the island nation from Africa, Europe, North America and South America. “This is a significant moment for Cabo Verde Airlines. With the
Bombardier Defense recently marked a significant milestone by delivering the sixth Global 6000 aircraft to Saab, the Swedish defense supplier. Saab will now undertake the task of transforming this aircraft into its cutting-edge Airborne Early Warning and Control solution known as GlobalEye, destined to serve in the Swedish Air Force. This collaboration between Bombardier and
Daher has delivered a turboprop-powered Kodiak 100 to the North Carolina Forest Service’s Aviation Division, which becomes a new customer as well as the initial operator of this multi-mission aircraft equipped with a composite five-blade propeller. The North Carolina Forest Service will utilise its Kodiak 100 as a “load aircraft,” which carries equipment and supplies
In a ground-breaking move towards sustainable aviation, Dale Vince, the founder of Ecotricity, has announced the launch of Ecojet, the world’s first electric airline, powered entirely by renewable energy. This revolutionary initiative is set to transform the aviation industry by making emission-free air travel a reality for the first time. Ecojet’s fleet will consist of
Airbus Helicopters has achieved certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its H175 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between Airbus Helicopters and the Chinese helicopter industry. With this certification in place, the company is now authorised to commence H175 deliveries in China, a highly demanding market for civil helicopters
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the first flight of its second Gulfstream G800 flight test aircraft. The aircraft flew out of Gulfstream’s Savannah headquarters on a 30/70 blend of sustainable aviation fuel and marks a new phase in the G800’s path to certification and customer deliveries. The G800 took off on Saturday, July 15, at 9:27
Rex has recently finalised lease agreements for two more Boeing 737-800NGs, bringing its current fleet of 737 aircraft to nine. These additions are part of Rex’s strategic plan to enhance its domestic network and facilitate expansion. The new planes are expected to arrive in the country by the end of July and mid-September, respectively. The
In the afternoon of July 14, 2023, a second C919 aircraft was officially delivered to China Eastern Airlines. A “three certificate” issuance and delivery ceremony was held for the China Eastern Airlines‘ C919 aircraft in the flight test complex building of the Zhuqiao base of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) Relevant personnel and
Delta Air Lines (Delta) is continuing with its plans to streamline its fuel-efficient fleet with the announcement of its execution of options for 12 new Airbus A220 single-aisle jets. Including these options, the American carrier has 70 A220s on order which, when delivered, will see Delta’s fleet grow to 131 A220-family aircraft. “The A220-300 offers
