Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the first tests of its UltraFan technology demonstrator at its facility in Derby, UK. The first tests were conducted using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This is a historic moment for Rolls-Royce – it’s the first time in 54 years the aero-engine manufacturer has tested a brand-new engine architecture and it
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has re-delivery China’s first-ever converted Airbus A330-300 Passenger-to-Freighter (A330 P2F) aircraft on lease to its customer, Sichuan Airlines. The A330 was converted by Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) with Shanghai Technologies Aerospace Company (STARCO) at its facilities in Shanghai Pudong, concluding
Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) have tested the unmanned aerial system (UAS) VSR700 for the first time in an operational configuration from a ship at sea. At the beginning of May, the VSR700 performed 80 fully autonomous take-offs and landings from a civil vessel equipped with a helicopter deck, cruising off
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has released that it has completed wind tunnel testing of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle. The testing, which was conducted at a wind tunnel near Lucerne, Switzerland, utilised a scale model of Eve’s eVTOL which is projected to enter service in 2026. Wind tunnel testing is an important
NetJets, a leading private aviation company, has signed a new deal with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer to acquire up to 250 Praetor 500 jet options. The deal, valued at over US$5 billion, includes a comprehensive services and support agreement and is expected to commence deliveries in 2025. This partnership marks NetJets’ first time offering the
Air New Zealand is investing heavily in its international fleet to support the growth of New Zealand’s tourism industry throughout the year. Air New Zealand’s CEO, Greg Foran, announced during TRENZ 2023 that the airline plans to operate 39 international routes with 4.5 million seats between March and October this year. Foran emphasised that the
Dublin, Ireland-based Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, has announced that it has completed the delivery of its 100th Airbus A320neo. The recipient was Cebu Pacific and is the second A320neo delivered under an agreement signed earlier in 2023 for three new A320neos for the low-cost Philippine carrier. Once the third aircraft is delivered later
Falko Regional Aircraft Limited (Falko), the asset manager and aircraft lessor focused solely on the regional aircraft sector, has provided a summary of its first-quarter 2023 market activity. Falko added four aircraft to its portfolio during the quarter and one aircraft was sold. Five aircraft were delivered on lease to customers during the quarter (including
Ryanair and CFM International have signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) for the purchase of LEAP-1B engines to power 150 Boeing 737-10 aircraft. The LoA also includes spare engines and options for 150 additional aircraft. Ryanair has been a CFM customer since 1998, operating the largest fleet of CFM-powered Boeing airplanes and the largest CFM56-7B-powered
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, has announced that it is to purchase up to 300 new 737 MAX aircraft from Boeing. The agreement is the largest order ever placed by the Irish carrier and is divided into a firm order for 150 737-10 aircraft with options for a further 150 more. Ryanair has deployed a
