BOC Aviation Limited has entered into a lease agreement with Colombian flag carrier Avianca, committing nine Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term leases. The aircraft, to be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, are scheduled for delivery in 2027, and will be sourced through a direct purchase arrangement between BOC Aviation and Airbus. This transaction reinforces the
VoltAero has unveiled its new HPU 210 hybrid-electric propulsion unit, designed for homebuilt, kit-built, and very light propeller-driven aircraft. Debuting at the France Air Expo in Lyon, the HPU 210 combines a high-performance thermal engine with a powerful electric motor to deliver a significant 40% power boost during demanding flight phases such as take-off and
AerFin has completed the successful sale of a serviceable CFM56-7B engine to a major US-based airline operator. While the buyer remains undisclosed, the deal highlights AerFin’s capability to deliver technically robust, service-ready engines, backed by its in-house maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) team and a network of trusted partners. To prepare the engine for sale,
Aventure Aviation has added another aircraft to its fleet with the acquisition of a Boeing 737-700, marking its twenty-sixth Boeing 737 Next Generation (737NG) airframe. The aircraft, identified as MSN 30280, was formerly in service with Southwest Airlines and is now set to be dismantled by Ascent Aviation Services in Marana, Arizona. This move aligns
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the Centre of Excellence for Airbus freighter conversions, has completed the redelivery of the first of three A330P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) aircraft to Air Lease Corporation. The global leasing firm, which manages a fleet of over 800 aircraft, will lease the aircraft to Mexican carrier Awesome Cargo. This aircraft, an A330-200P2F, marks a milestone
Werner Aero has announced the acquisition of an Airbus A320-200 aircraft, MSN 2874, from FTAI Aviation for teardown. This marks a strategic move to expand Werner Aero’s global inventory of high-quality aircraft components. The aircraft is set to be dismantled at Air Salvage International, based at Cotswold Airport in the United Kingdom. The teardown will
Air New Zealand is preparing to welcome the arrival of its latest Airbus A321neo aircraft, with the first of two jets set to land on home soil on June 4, 2025. The aircraft will complete an impressive 19,342-kilometre journey from the Airbus facility in Hamburg to Auckland, with scheduled stopovers in Muscat, Kuala Lumpur and
RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) has announced a line fit collaboration with Thai Airways International (THAI) for the airline’s A321neo fleet. The agreement includes the delivery of 32 shipsets of the R3 economy-class seats, with the first shipset scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2025. This new seating programme will feature a refreshed trim
Deutsche Aircraft has revealed its first D328eco test aircraft, TAC 1, at its headquarters on the Airtech Campus in Oberpfaffenhofen. This milestone marks a major step forward in the development of sustainable regional aviation and underscores the company’s commitment to innovation, decarbonisation and connectivity. The unveiling follows the announcement of the initial fuselage cut at
Following a successful test flight, KF Aerospace has announced the completion of its first ATR 72-500F aircraft for Purolator’s British Columbia (BC) Feeder Network (Purolator). The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number MSN707, underwent a comprehensive passenger-to-freighter conversion over the past year at KF’s maintenance facility located at Kelowna International Airport (YLW). The aircraft has also
