Emirates SkyCargo has added two Boeing 747-400Fs to its freighter fleet, showing its strong confidence in the global cargo market in a current environment of volatility. The cargo division of Emirates is expecting 15 more freighters to join its fleet from announced orders and its freighter conversion programme, plus a boost in belly-hold capacity from
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has delivered the first of two A321neo aircraft fitted with Airbus’ Cabin Flex (A321NX) to its long-standing customer, Volaris (Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.). The delivery is part of the lease agreements signed with the airline in
For the 2023 edition of the Arabian Travel Market exhibition, an international travel and tourism event, Dubai-based carrier flydubai has chosen to unveil “The Business Suite”, a highly customised premium business class seat based on Safran’s VUE platform. flydubai’s interpretation of VUE will be introduced to a select number of the carrier’s fleet of Boeing
Alaska Airlines has presented a Bombardier Q400 regional turboprop to ZeroAvia that will be retrofitted with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system in an effort to expand the reach and applicability of zero-emissions flight technology. At an event, held at ZeroAvia’s Paine Field research and development site, the companies were joined by high school students from Raisbeck Aviation High School, Washington
BOC Aviation has delivered the first of 11 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft for lease to Lynx Air (Lynx). All 11 aircraft are part of BOC’s existing order book and will be powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines. “We are delighted to welcome Lynx as a new customer. This delivery will enable the airline to
Azerbaijan Airlines has ordered eight 787-8 Dreamliners to support the growth of its long-haul fleet. The super-efficient jets will enable the Central Asian carrier to profitably open up new routes from Azerbaijan and boost capacity for inbound tourism. Leaders from both companies, including Jahangir Asgarov, president of Azerbaijan Airlines, and Stan Deal, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial
Werner Aero has reported the acquisition of one B737-700 aircraft, msn 30246, which was last operated by GOL airlines. The aircraft will enter its teardown process at Ascent Aviation Services and components will become available shortly, after recertifications. “This acquisition enhances our 737NG inventory and spares support to our customers. Our goal is to make additional
Embraer’s agricultural aviation division has sold 33 Ipanema 203-model aircraft in the first quarter of 2023, maintaining strong commercial activity in this business segment. This volume of transactions is 38% higher than in the same period last year. The Brazilian manufacturer’s business unit expects to end the year with a sales volume similar to or
Boeing is expanding its ecoDemonstrator flight-test programme to further accelerate innovation for sustainability and safety. The company has announced its 2023 plan to assess 19 technologies on the Boeing 777 ecoDemonstrator, while also adding “Explorer” airplanes that will focus tests on specific technologies. The first ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a 787-10 Dreamliner, will conduct flight tests in
Safran Aircraft Engines is coordinating the demonstration of new Open Fan engine technologies within the frame of the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking project OFELIA, which stands for Open Fan for Environmental Low Impact of Aviation. The French engine manufacturer will be working with 26 industry European key partners, including Airbus, Avio Aero, GKN Aerospace, as
