Canada Jetlines, the all-new Canadian carrier, has signed a definitive lease agreement for its second Airbus A320 aircraft, which will be provided by CCB Leasing, with delivery of the aircraft expected by November 30, 2022. “I am pleased that we have a definitive agreement for our second aircraft,” stated Canada Jetlines CEO, Eddy Doyle. “The
Sky High, the Caribbean regional carrier, has taken delivery of its second Embraer E190 leased by TrueNoord. The first of these modern and capable aircraft was delivered earlier in the year. Immediate induction into the Sky High fleet has resulted in both E190s flying an extensive network to fifteen destinations throughout the Caribbean islands and
Titan Aircraft Investments, the joint venture between Titan Aviation Holdings and Bain Capital Credit, has announced the placement of a Boeing 737-800SF converted-freighter on long-term dry-lease with ASL Aviation Holdings. Titan Aviation Holdings, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, will manage the aircraft. Fergus Wilson, ASL Aviation Holding’s Group Fleet and Leasing Director, said:
Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR and Air Tahiti have signed a firm order for one ATR 72-600 aircraft and confirmed a deal for two ATR 42-600S – the ‘S’ being short for ‘STOL’ (short take-off and landing). For over 65 years, Air Tahiti has been offering essential connectivity to the communities of French Polynesia. A strong
Virgin Atlantic has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330neo aircraft leased from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The A330neo will play a crucial role in the company’s fleet transformation and also marks the 50th Airbus aircraft for the UK-based airline. Virgin Atlantic will become the first operator of the type in the UK and has
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
