Japan Airlines (JAL) and Boeing have finalized an order for 21 super-efficient Boeing 737-8 jets. The versatile 737-8 will position JAL to strengthen its domestic and regional network as passenger traffic continues to return to pre-pandemic levels. JAL intends to begin introducing the airplanes into its fleet from 2026. “We are delighted to select the
Swedish electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace and the Government of Åland have announced a collaboration to explore the use of Heart’s electric regional airplane, the ES-30, in developing sustainable air services for the Baltic Sea group of islands. Åland is an autonomous part of Finland with a Swedish speaking population. It is located in the
Italian aerospace, defence and security specialist Leonardo S.p.A. (Leonardo) sold approaching 40 helicopters at Heli-Expo 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia on March 7-9 this year. Deliveries of the aircraft are expected to take place between 2023 and 2026. The sales involve AW139s, AW169s and AW109s which will be used for energy support, rescue and public service
Jekta, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the electrically powered Passenger Hydro Aircraft Zero Emission 100 (PHA-ZE 100) flying boat and Gayo Aviation have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the acquisition by Gayo of ten electrically powered amphibious aircraft. With main offices in Sweden and Dubai, Gayo Aviation is a global provider of private and
Stratos, a leading aircraft investment specialist and asset manager, has delivered one Boeing 737-800 on long-term operating lease to Transavia France. The delivery forms part of Transavia France’s fleet expansion, which will see the Air France–KLM subsidiary grow its fleet to 71 aircraft. The aircraft (MSN 37253), which forms part of a portfolio managed on
WestJet Cargo has received Transport Canada’s approval and official certification of its four 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs). Following certification, WestJet Cargo and the GTA Group will expeditiously implement three freighters into service, as dedicated aircraft that will fulfil the large-scale needs of businesses, freight forwarders, shippers and individual customers across North America. The fourth
Lufthansa Technik has handed over another new Airbus A350 government aircraft to the German Armed Forces. Prior to this, the modern long-haul jet was ceremonially christened “Theodor Heuss”, after the first President of the Federal Republic of Germany. The aircraft was ferried from Lufthansa Technik’s Hamburg base to Cologne-Wahn airport on March 17, to be
Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA), the authorised distributor for the Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter models in Japan, has signed orders with Leonardo for a total of six AW139 helicopters, to meet the requirements of various upcoming opportunities in the country. These latest orders confirm the continuous success of the AW139 in Japan with nearly
American planemaker Boeing Co has received a boost for its 787 Dreamliner programme from two Gulf carriers. The first involves new start-up Saudi Arabian carrier Riyadh Air which has placed an order for 39 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with options on a further 33 of the long-haul jets. The arrival of Riyadh Air corresponds with Saudi
The Norwegian Air Ambulance is ordering two five-bladed H145s to be used for life-saving missions in Norway. “The five-bladed H145 has proven to be the perfect helicopter for our HEMS operations,” said Leif Olstad, CEO of the Norwegian Air Ambulance. “With the new helicopters we will continue to serve the people of Norway with state
