Airlines based in the Pacific region will take delivery of 920 new aircraft over the next 20 years, generated by an average growth in passenger traffic in the region of 3.2% per annum, according to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast. This forecast for new aircraft includes around 750 single-aisle aircraft like the A220 and
Falko Regional Aircraft Limited (Falko) has provided a summary of its fourth quarter and full year 2022 market activity. In the fourth quarter of 2022, Falko delivered two aircraft on lease and extended the leases on a further five aircraft. LOIs (letter of intent) were signed relating to the lease of one aircraft and the
The global ACMI, charter and cargo operator SmartLynx Airlines has received Australian Foreign Air Transport Operator Certificate (FATAOC) granted by the Australian Civil Aviation Authority. The certification allows SmartLynx to begin operations to, from and within Australia. Operating flights to Australia has been integral to SmartLynx’s strategic plans to expand its global network by entering
Singapore Airlines’ low-cost subsidiary Scoot has signed a letter of Intent (LOI) to lease nine brand-new Embraer E190-E2 twin-engine jets from aircraft lessor Azorra. The aircraft will come in a 112-seat configuration and will be scheduled for delivery between 2024 and 2025. The regional jet will be the first to be flown by a Singapore-based
Embraer has delivered 80 jets in the fourth quarter of 2022, of which 30 were commercial jets and 50 were executive jets (33 light and 17 mid-size). Over the year, the company delivered 159 aircraft (57 commercial jets and 102 executive jets). Embraer increased the number of aircraft delivered by 12.7% compared with 2021. As
Gulfstream Aerospace has reached another milestone with the 100th Gulfstream G600 customer delivery. The aircraft was outfitted at Gulfstream’s Dallas completions centre and delivered to a North America-based customer. “The G600 continues to redefine excellence,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “Thanks to its highly customisable cabin, fuel-efficient design and exceptional performance capabilities, we are seeing
As reported by AviTrader on January 23, Tata-owned Air India has confirmed that it is to acquire 250 jets from European planemaker Airbus, and 190 jets from America’s Boeing Co, with an option for a further 100 jets from the latter. The order from Airbus will include 140 A320neo and 70 A321neo single-aisle aircraft, while
Rolls-Royce and Air India have signed an MoU for 68 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, plus options for 20 more. The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engine exclusively powers the Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Air India has also ordered 12 Trent XWB-84 engines, the sole engine option for the Airbus A350-900 aircraft. This is the first time that an
Swiss-based Karen Helicopter Services (Karen) has taken delivery of two brand-new Bell 505 helicopters, HB-ZXE and HB-ZXL, to modernise the current single-engine fleet consisting of three Bell/Agusta-Bell 206s. As part of a strategic investment plan to update the current fleet, Karen will use these aircraft for commercial flights and pilot training. The two helicopters have
Rex Airlines has confirmed that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to lease two Boeing 737-800NG jets. The two aircraft are expected to arrive in Australia in June and July 2023. The arrival of these jets will bring Rex’s fleet of Boeing 737-800NGs to nine. The carrier still has to decide where to
