Milestone Aviation Group completes Aramco’s helicopter fleet renewal programme

February 7, 2022

The Milestone Aviation Group (Milestone), a global leader in helicopter leasing, has successfully completed the final delivery of the medium helicopter fleet renewal programme for Aramco Overseas Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco (Aramco), a fully integrated, global petroleum and chemicals enterprise. Milestone delivered the last unit of the 21 factory-new, highly-specified Leonardo AW139 helicopters,

Aero Capital Solutions announces 2021 year-end summary

February 4, 2022

Aero Capital Solutions (ACS), a leading mid-life aircraft leasing platform, has released a summary of its results for the 2021 calendar year. ACS experienced significant asset growth in 2021, despite the continued headwinds in the market stemming from the pandemic. With its unique mix of mid-life aircraft and engine leasing solutions, ACS was well situated

ATR performs successful 100% SAF ground and flight tests for one P&W turboprop engine

February 3, 2022

ATR has confirmed a series of successful ground and flight tests for 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on one PW172M turboprop engine, a pair of which power the new ATR 72-600 regional aircraft. The fuel powering the engine was Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ produced from 100% renewable waste and residues raw materials, such as

CDB Aviation completes deliveries of seven Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to Brazil’s GOL

February 2, 2022

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has announced the delivery of the last of seven Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (GOL), Brazil’s largest domestic airline. The aircraft, configured with a 186-seat layout, incorporating both GOL+Conforto and GOL premium-class seats, were

Robison Helicopter sees strong increase in 2021 orders

February 2, 2022

In 2021 Robinson Helicopter saw a significant increase in aircraft sales, more than 450 confirmed orders, the highest the company has seen since 2011. For the first time, R66 orders surpassed Robinson’s long-standing top seller, the R44 Raven II. “We are pleased to see stronger sales particularly with the R66 which has clearly proven itself as a market leader,” said

Qatar Airways becomes launch customer for Boeing 777-8 Freighter with firm order for 34 jets

February 1, 2022

Boeing has launched the new 777-8 freighter and expanded its 777X and freighter families of jetliners with an order for up to 50 aircraft from Qatar Airways. Qatar Airways will be the 777-8 freighter launch customer with a firm order for 34 jets and options for 16 more, a total purchase that would be worth

NAC delivers one ATR 72-600 to Air Serbia

February 1, 2022

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) is pleased to confirm that it has delivered ATR 72-600, MSN 1259, to Air Serbia on lease. Air Serbia was launched in October 2013 as the national airline of the Republic of Serbia. From three airports in Serbia (Belgrade, Niš, Kraljevo) the carrier flies and plans to fly to 60 destinations

CMA CGM AIR CARGO will take delivery of two Boeing B777-200F aircraft this year © Boeing

China Airlines signs order for four Boeing 777 freighters

January 28, 2022

China Airlines, the Taiwan flag carrier, has ordered four 777 freighters, adding to its extensive fleet of Boeing airplanes. Valued at US$1.4 billion at list prices, the order will enable the airline to capture new market opportunities as global air cargo demand continues to grow. In 2021, China Airlines’ air cargo revenue was up 186%

Atlas Air and Flexport expand partnership with addition of third Boeing 747 freighter

January 28, 2022

Atlas Air has signed an agreement to expand its partnership with Flexport, the technology platform for global logistics, to add a third Boeing 747-400 freighter to its existing fleet beginning in September 2022. The agreement between Flexport and Atlas Air will broaden Flexport’s network of dedicated freighters to include service from Asia to Los Angeles

NAC delivers one ATR 72-600 to Loganair

January 27, 2022

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has delivered one ATR 72-600 aircraft, MSN 1257, to Loganair on a long-term operating lease. The 72-seat ATR, which will be registered G-LMTC and named Clan Cairns in service with Loganair, will become the airline’s ninth ATR and will form part of its continuing fleet renewal programme. Loganair, based in the

Aircraft & Engines