As part of an ambitious expansion strategy, SmartLynx Airlines, a high-profile European ACMI charter and cargo operator has announced the addition of two more A321Fs to its growing cargo fleet. The two new cargo freighter aircraft will bring the airline’s A321F fleet to a total of eight active aircraft of the type by the end
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), the global provider of end-to-end container logistics, has placed an order for two Boeing 777 freighters. The freighters will be operated by Star Air, Maersk’s in-house aircraft operator and is the company’s first 777 order. Star Air currently operates an all-Boeing 767 freighter fleet. “As a global integrator of container
Vietjet and Rolls-Royce have signed an agreement to provide engines and engine services for the airline’s future wide-body fleet with a total value of approximately US$400 million (£290 million). The Trent 700 engine is the only engine specifically designed for this wide-body aircraft and is widely recognised for its outstanding efficiency and reliability. Since its
Airbus, Dassault Aviation, ONERA, the French Ministry of Transports and Safran have launched the first in-flight study of a single-aisle aircraft running on unblended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). During the flight test over the Toulouse region on October 28, one CFM LEAP-1A engine of an Airbus A319neo test aircraft operated on 100% SAF. Initial results
Founded in 2018 and operating a fleet of Embraer E190 and E195 jets, Breeze Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A220-300 single-aisle aircraft at the Mobile, Alabama delivery centre. At the same time, it was announced that all 80 A220-300 jets on order will be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTFTM geared turbofan
ZeroAvia is gaining altitude as a leader in zero-emission passenger aircraft as it announces a development collaboration with Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, for a hydrogen-electric powertrain capable of flying 76-seat regional aircraft in excess of 500 nautical miles. Alaska is also joining the list of top investors for the company, alongside a fellow Seattle-based Amazon Climate
Having firmed up on its combined order of 100 Airbus A319neo, A320neo and A321neo jets with an option for a further 50 aircraft in January last year, Spirit Airlines (Spirit) has announced its choice of engine, the Pratt & Whitney GTFTM geared turbofan engine. Deliveries should begin in early 2023. Spirit’s order for the Airbus
During a challenging period for tourism worldwide, Zela Aviation is announcing its cooperation with Kenyan low-cost airline, Jambojet, operating a fleet of De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400 aircraft. The agreement provides for the mediation of Zela Aviation, which will act as an appointed agent for leasing Jambojet’s aircraft under ACMI terms and conditions (Aircraft, Crew,
Embraer, the Brazilian plane manufacturer, has delivered the first of three Praetor 500 jets to Canada-based AirSprint Private Aviation (AirSprint), the fractional jet ownership company. This was also the first Praetor 500 to be delivered in Canada. Two more Preator 500s will be delivered after AirSprint converted an order for two Legacy 450s to Praetor
Flag carrying Japan Airlines (JAL) is to team up with international air leasing company Avolon to establish a zero-emissions ride-sharing electric vehicle take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft enterprise in Japan with an intended date of 2025 for commencement of operations. Avolon’s input will come through its dedicated eVTOL affiliate, Avolon-e, which will help JAL to
