Icelandic cargo airline Bluebird Nordic, a member of the Avia Solutions Group, is continuing its fleet expansion by taking delivery of one more Boeing 737-800 freighter aircraft (BCF). This is the fourth such aircraft in the airline’s fleet. The fleet expansion is Bluebird Nordic’s answer to the growing air cargo transportation demand that has skyrocketed
Global aviation leasing leader AerCap has placed an order with Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) for 15 Airbus A321P2F aircraft, with an option for a further 15 converted aircraft. The aircraft for the conversions will come from AerCap’s existing A321 passenger jet portfolio, the lessor being the owner of the greatest number of A320-family aircraft. EFW’s
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has type certified the ATR 72 and 42 aircraft powered by the new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XT-M engine. Boasting the latest materials and technologies available on the market, the new engine series enables next level efficiency and extended time (XT) on wing for its aircraft, bringing benefits of
Aero Capital Solutions (ACS), a leading mid-life narrow-body aircraft and engine lessor, has announced the launch of its A321 freighter-conversion programme, as a complement to its current 40-aircraft B737-800SF P2F programme. The A321F programme is being launched in partnership with SmartLynx Airlines (Smartlynx), one of the most experienced A321 freighter operators. The addition of the
At Cargolux’s headquarters in Luxembourg, Boeing and Cargolux have finalised an order for ten 777-8 Freighters with options for six additional airplanes. The selection of Boeing’s newest freighter was previously announced at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow as Cargolux’ preferred choice to replace its 747-400 Freighter fleet. Cargolux’ choice of the 777-8 Freighter underlines its
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has updated aircraft investments and sales activity occurring in the third quarter of 2022. As of September 30, 2022, ALC’s fleet was comprised of 405 owned aircraft and 87 managed aircraft, with 412 new aircraft on order from Boeing and Airbus set to deliver through 2028. The company delivered 14 new
In a first-of- its-kind arrangements, Delta Air Lines (Delta) is teaming up with Joby Aviation to deliver transformational, sustainable home-to-airport transportation to customers, initially in New York and Los Angeles. The joint venture will see a Joby-operated service integrated into Delta’s customer-facing channels, providing customers who travel with Delta through New York and Los Angeles
Pratt & Whitney and Frontier Airlines (Frontier) have welcomed the arrival of the carrier’s first Airbus A321neo aircraft, outfitted with Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines. In recognition of the companies’ relationship, Frontier asked Pratt & Whitney employees to name the first three aircraft. The first plane was named “Frederick the Bald Eagle” in honour of
The Korea Coast Guard has accepted the delivery of its third S-92® search and rescue helicopter built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company. The expansion of Korea Coast Guard’s S-92 fleet increases its capability to conduct maritime security, safety and life-saving missions for the people of Korea. The Korea Coast Guard has completed 195 rescues
Toki Air, the new Japanese airline, has taken delivery of an ATR 72-600 aircraft to start its operations. The carrier will lease the new aircraft from lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). Covered by a ten-year ATR global maintenance agreement, the aircraft will support Toki Air’s mission of revitalising Niigata city and the surrounding regions of
