AFI KLM E&M and Rolls-Royce have announced the conclusion of an incremental agreement for the maintenance and repair of Trent XWB engines powering Airbus A350 aircraft. This new agreement will reinforce AFI KLM E&M as a valued partner in the British engine manufacturer’s global support network. Based on its Airline-MRO DNA, AFI KLM E&M is
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (De Havilland Canada) has launched the advanced DHC-6 Twin Otter® Classic 300-G at the Paris International Air Show. The aircraft manufacturer secured combined purchase agreements and letters of intent for a total of 45 aircraft. Brian Chafe, the CEO of De Havilland Canada, expressed his excitement about the iconic aircraft’s
The world’s largest aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, has secured a record order for 500 A320-family aircraft from India’s esteemed low-cost airline, IndiGo. The momentous announcement was made by Airbus at the Paris Air Show on Monday, marking it as the largest order in history in terms of sheer quantity. IndiGo’s remarkable order surpasses that of its
TrueNoord, the specialist regional aircraft lessor, has finalised operating lease agreements with Breeze Airways for three Embraer E190s. The aircraft (MSN 1900055, 1900070 and 1900132) are based in the U.S. and are already deployed across the Breeze Airways network which provides low-cost, non-stop routes to 35 underserved destinations across the U.S. They form part of
Rolls-Royce has released that its new, small gas turbine, that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight, is set to begin testing. The engine is part of a turbo-generator-system that is being developed for the advanced air mobility market. This includes electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and
Boeing has released its 2023 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), predicting a robust demand for commercial airplanes and services in the next 20 years. With international and domestic air travel rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, Boeing projects a global demand for 42,595 new commercial jets valued at US$8 trillion by 2042. This outlook, presented ahead of the
BOC Aviation has delivered the first of a new group of four Airbus A320neo aircraft on lease to Uzbekistan Airways. BOC Aviation previously leased three A320neos to the airline. The aircraft are all powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. “We are delighted to deliver the first of another four A320neo aircraft to Uzbekistan Airways and are
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has executed a sale-and-purchase agreement for one Embraer E190 aircraft with South African airline Airlink. The aircraft, previously on lease to BA Cityflyer, was delivered to Airlink in May 2023, coinciding with the airline’s celebration of connecting Southern Africa for
Norway’s Elfly Group has presented its new design of its pure, all-electric commercial seaplane, dubbed NoEmi (for No Emission) in Oslo on June 14, 2023. A 100-strong audience, comprising international industry guests, stakeholders; members of the Innovation Research Group SINTEF, municipalities and media, experienced a full-scale cabin virtual reality (VR) tour of this innovative amphibious
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and United Airlines (United) have announced plans to bring Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to San Francisco by launching electric commuter flights throughout the Bay Area. The announcement is an important first step as both companies will be working with local and state officials, infrastructure, energy and technology providers to ensure the appropriate
