Airbus has delivered the first two of eight five-bladed H145s to the Bavarian Police Force. These first two helicopters will be used for the training of pilots and crews which will begin shortly, ensuring a smooth transition from the current H135 fleet which has been in service for more than twelve years, to the larger H145 helicopters. Delivery of
The arrival of ten Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, an aircraft of the newest generation of technology – will spur the modernisation and growth of the Austrian Airlines long-haul fleet. The first aircraft will be landing beginning 2024 in Vienna and will expand the flag carrier’s fleet to 66 aircraft during the summer flight schedule 2024. Expected
Aventure Aviation has recently purchased its eighth Boeing 737NG airframe, which was previously operated by China Airlines and will be dismantled at Jetyard in Marana, Arizona. According to Ebrahim Zakaria, the VP of Business Development at Aventure Aviation, the acquisition timing is perfect as passenger bookings are exceeding pre-pandemic levels, and the supply chain is
Copa Airlines, a member of the Star Alliance airline network and a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A., has announced its expansion plans for 2023. The airline intends to strengthen the Hub of the Americas®, its primary connection centre in the region, by expanding its network of destinations, increasing flight frequencies, and improving its fleet of
The Milestone Aviation Group (Milestone), a global leader in helicopter leasing, has signed lease agreements with Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHS) for five Sikorsky S-92 helicopters. The agreements include the extension of three Sikorsky S-92 helicopters and the placement of two additional S-92s which are scheduled to deliver in 2023. The oil and gas configured
China’s GDAT, a prominent helicopter lessor and operator, has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 50 H160s. This contract is the largest single order for the H160 on the civil and para public market since the H160 was unveiled in 2015. The aircraft will be used notably for the energy sector, including offshore transportation
The Azerbaijan flag carrier, Azerbaijan Airlines, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 12 A320neo-family aircraft including A320neos and A321neos. These latest-generation A320neo-family aircraft are part of the company’s fleet renewal strategy to operate the most modern and fuel-efficient aircraft, increase operational efficiency and competitiveness while offering passengers excellent comfort throughout its fleet. The
Canada Jetlines Operations has signed a letter of intent (LoI) for its third Airbus A320 aircraft, which will be provided by a global aviation lessor providing aircraft and capital to the world’s airlines. Delivery of the aircraft is expected by July 2023. “I am pleased that we have identified our third aircraft,” stated Canada Jetlines
Horizon Aircraft, an innovative leader in hybrid electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aerial vehicles, has successfully completed initial transition flight testing of its “Cavorite X5” 50% scale eVTOL prototype in the world class ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel. Brandon Robinson, CEO of Horizon Aircraft said: “Aircraft performance exceeded our expectation. We explored forward speeds of
According to government and industry sources, European planemaker Airbus is currently in negotiation with China concerning a new round of plane orders. This will coincide with the visit of French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron later this week. The worsening political relations between China and the U.S. has seen what was usually a balanced import of
