Rolls-Royce and easyJet have confirmed that they will be jointly researching into sustainability solutions for commercial aircraft. Starting in January 2022, the project will run for a period of two years in which the two companies will explore alternative energy and power solutions which will include low-carbon and zero-emission technologies together with their application for
Airbus has firmed up an order for the purchase of four A350F freighter aircraft with the CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics. This order will bring CMA CGM’s total Airbus fleet to nine aircraft, including four A330-200F and one A330-200 to be converted into a freighter. The A350F is based on
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited (CDB Leasing), has delivered the first of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Sun Country, a Minnesota-based, hybrid low-cost airline. The aircraft are configured with 183 seats in a single economy-class layout and will be operated on seasonal, point-to-point routes. The
AerCap Holdings N.V. has delivered the first of 14 new PW1500G-powered Airbus A220-300 aircraft to Breeze Airways. The 14-aircraft deal comprises the sale and leaseback of 11 A220 aircraft, the second of which is scheduled to deliver this month, with the remaining deliveries continuing through 2022 and 2023 and three aircraft owned by Einn Volant
Franco-Italian turboprop manufacturer ATR has reached another milestone in its history, delivering its 1,600th aircraft to national flag carrier, Air New Zealand. This delivery highlights the enduring strength of the ATR programme, providing essential connectivity to communities all over the world. It also proves the value of the ATR 72-600 at serving domestic routes in
Canada Jetlines Operations (Canada Jetlines) has announced the signing of a definitive lease agreement for its first Airbus A320 aircraft, with delivery of the aircraft expected by February 2022. The aircraft is an Airbus A320-200, listed under the manufacturer’s serial number 4175, equipped with two CFM56-5B4/3 engines. Prior to delivery, the aircraft will be painted
Low-cost, long-haul airline French bee (Groupe Dubreuil member) has taken delivery of its first A350-1000 aircraft, on lease from Air Lease Corporation, to join its fleet and make the airline an all-A350 fleet operator. The aircraft is the first of two A350-1000s to be operated by the carrier on route from Paris to Saint Denis
Qantas has selected the Airbus A320neo and Airbus A220 families as the preferred aircraft for the long-term renewal of its domestic narrow-body fleet. A firm commitment for 40 aircraft – 20 A321XLR (extra long-range) and 20 A220 aircraft – is expected to be placed with Airbus by the end of FY22, following discussions with employees
Singapore airlines has branched out into the world of freighters with a deal to acquire seven of the world’s newest freighter, the Airbus A350F. This is a significant breakthrough into a niche market dominated by rival planemaker Boeing. The fourth quarter of 2025 will be the date for commencement of deliveries, though it should be
The Ministry of Interior of Bavaria has ordered eight five-bladed Airbus H145 helicopters for its police force, following a European tender launched earlier this year. The helicopters will replace the state’s current H135 fleet and will be operated by the two bases of the Bavarian helicopters squadron at the airports in Munich and in Roth,
