CMA CGM Group, a world-leader in shipping and logistics and Airbus have signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purchase of four A350F freighter aircraft. The order, which is subject to finalisation in the coming weeks, will increase CMA CGM’s total Airbus fleet to nine aircraft, including five A330-200Fs. The aircraft will be
European planemaker Airbus has enjoyed a successful time at the Dubai Airshow, the first expo of its type since the global pandemic struck in 2019. The company has secured 269 firm orders and 139 commitments across its full range of commercial aircraft, a first order for the A350F freighter derivative, as well as sales of
Aergo Capital (Aergo) has successfully delivered two DHC-8-Q400 aircraft bearing manufacturers serial numbers 4185 and 4180, to 748 Air Services. The first delivery was completed during October 2021 and the second on November 12, 2021. The 2007 and 2008 vintage aircraft are two of the 20 DHC-8-Q400 aircraft acquired by the Aergo group earlier in
Fraundorfer Aeronautics has unveiled its new Tensor 600X gyrocopter at European Rotors in Cologne. With a maximum cruising speed of 200 kph, the aircraft also has a range of 600 kilometres and is destined as a solution for personal mobility. Compared to a traditional helicopter, the TENSOR 600X is roughly twice as efficient owing to
The Akwa Ibom state government-owned airline in Nigeria, Ibom Air has signed a firm order for ten Airbus A220s at the Dubai Airshow. Nigeria, with the largest population in Africa and the largest GDP, offers substantial growth potential in both domestic and regional travel. The A220 is therefore the ideal choice for a full range
New Indian carrier Akasa Air, a brand of SNV Aviation, has ordered 72 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes to build its fleet. Valued at nearly US$9 billion at list prices, the order is a key endorsement of the 737 family’s capability to serve the rapidly growing Indian market. Akasa Air’s order includes two variants of the
DHL Express (DHL) has announced from the Dubai Air Show that it has placed an order for nine 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs), it’s largest order to date for the aircraft type. The acquisition will help expand DHL’s long-haul intercontinental fleet respond to increased global demand for cargo capacity. DHL has already taken delivery of
At the Dubai Airshow ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Toki Air, a new regional commercial airline from Japan that will operate out of Niigata Airport. The cooperation with ATR will help Toki Air to achieve its higher purpose of revitalising the city of Niigata, by increasing mobility
Rolls-Royce has signed an agreement with Silk Way West Airlines to provide replacement engines for five of its RB211-524-powered Boeing 747-400F aircraft that will support its operations until 2026. The agreement will provide the cargo airline with a minimum of 20,000 flight cycles of engine life for the next five years and provides them with
Kuwait-based carrier Jazeera Airways and Airbus have signed an MoU for 20 A320neo and eight A321neo aircraft. Jazeera Airways commenced operations in 2005 and has since emerged as a leading carrier in the Kuwaiti region. It operates regionally and internationally serving the Middle East, Europe and Asia’s top destinations from its home base Kuwait. The
