Coulson Aviation has been selected as the only private helicopter operator for the fifth consecutive year to support Southern California’s Quick Reaction Force (QRF) to fight wildfires. Contracting with Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura County fire departments with its fleet of Very Large Helitankers, pilots and support crews, this new contract extends Coulson’s support of
Textron Aviation has been awarded a contract by AvMet International (AvMet), based in Fargo, North Dakota, for one Beechcraft King Air 360CHW (cargo door, heavy weight) and four Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft. The fleet will support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology programme for cloud seeding. AvMet and its partners Weather Modification International (WMI) and Fargo Jet
Dubai-based Emirates has announced the launch of its new on-demand regional charter service using a Phenom 100 executive jet. Covering the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the new service will be operated from Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport. The aircraft will seat up to four passengers, who will each have a luggage allowance of one medium-size
LCI, a leading aviation company, has delivered three Leonardo AW169 helicopters on long-term lease to the Italian operator, Alidaunia S.r.L. (Alidaunia). The aircraft were all delivered new from Leonardo and are valued at over US$30 million (£23.3 million). They form part of the LCI and SMFL joint venture (JV) fleet, which now totals 57 aircraft. The
BOC Aviation has concluded the second-quarter of 2023 with a significant milestone, as its owned fleet surpasses 400 aircraft as detailed in its recent report on operational transactions for the quarter ending June 30, 2023. Transaction summary: Overall, BOC Aviation’s report reflects its continued growth and success in the aviation industry, with a substantial fleet
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
