Falko Regional Aircraft Limited (Falko), the asset manager and aircraft lessor focused solely on the regional aircraft sector, has outlined its Q2 2023 portfolio activity. During the quarter Falko added a further Embraer E195-E2 to the portfolio having taken delivery of its fifth E195-E2 aircraft. This was the final delivery in a previously announced five-aircraft
During the second quarter 2023, Embraer has delivered a total of 47 jets, comprising 17 commercial aircraft and 30 executive jets (consisting of 19 light jets and 11 midsize jets). Throughout the year, the company delivered a total of 62 aircraft, including 24 commercial jets and 38 executive jets. The second-quarter deliveries exhibited a 47%
Europe’s fastest-growing ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air has now increased its current order with Airbus to 434 A321neos and a total of 565 A320-family aircraft in total. József Váradi, CEO of Wizz Air said; “With today’s announcement, Wizz Air further reinforces its position as the largest A321neo Family operator in Europe and the Middle East. More
Specialist regional aircraft lessor, TrueNoord, has recently taken delivery of its fourth Embraer E195-E2 at São José dos Campos in Brazil. This next-generation jet is part of a fleet of six E2s that will be leased to Canadian operator, Porter Airlines, with the fifth and sixth aircraft scheduled for delivery later in 2023. Anne-Bart Tieleman,
Canada Jetlines has announced that it has taken delivery of its third Airbus A320-family aircraft. The aircraft has been acquired on lease from a leading global aircraft lessor. “Canada Jetlines is executing on its previously-announced fleet growth plan with the addition of its third aircraft,” stated Canada Jetlines CEO, Eddy Doyle. “The arrival during summer
Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, has added US-Bangla Airlines as a new customer, with an agreement to lease the Bangladeshi carrier two Airbus A330-300 aircraft. These will be the first wide-body aircraft operated by US-Bangla Airlines, adding another carrier to the A330 fleet. The new deliveries will help to support the airlines’ passenger growth
After an illustrious career spanning more than 27 years with Swissair and SWISS, the Airbus A321 HB-IOC, fondly known as the ‘Olympic Plane’ due to its IOC (International Olympic Committee) registration, has completed its final flight. As the oldest member of the SWISS fleet, this iconic aircraft holds a special place in aviation history. With
Embraer’s E-Jets E2-family of commercial jets, the E190-E2 and E195-E2, have received type certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). This significant milestone comes after Malaysia’s SKS Airways announced its selection of ten E195-E2s at LIMA’23. The E190-E2 and E195-E2 were certified by three key civil aviation authorities – the FAA (USA), EASA
Kansas City-based private aviation company Airshare has committed to ordering up to 20 additional Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft. (The agreement includes a firm order for four Challenger 3500 aircraft and an option for 16 additional Challenger 3500 business jets). Through this new agreement, Airshare plans to double the size of its Challenger fleet, supporting the considerable demand it has experienced from the
Atlas Air has taken delivery of a Boeing 777-200 freighter, which it will operate on behalf of its customer MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, as part of a previously announced long-term ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) agreement. This is the second of four Boeing 777-200 freighters that Atlas Air will operate for MSC, which will complement
