China’s aviation regulators have confirmed that the country’s first narrow-body jet, the COMAC C919 which is scheduled for delivery to launch customer China Eastern Airlines by the year’s end is now entering final assembly. The Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) hopes to obtain type certification for the jet by the end of 2021. According
Air New Zealand and aircraft manufacturer Airbus have announced a joint initiative to research how hydrogen-powered aircraft could assist the airline with reaching its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Under the MoU, Air New Zealand will analyze the impact hydrogen aircraft may have on its network, operations and infrastructure, while Airbus will provide hydrogen aircraft performance requirements
LCI, and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL) have acquired and committed to an additional twelve next-generation helicopters within their helicopter leasing joint venture. The helicopters, which are worth in excess of US$120 million, represent a more-than 50% expansion of the joint venture’s fleet less than a year after it was launched. The
TrueNoord has signed a strategic agreement with Greek operator SKY express for new ATR-600s that are on a phased fleet induction program with operating leases. Funding for the aircraft was provided by TrueNoord’s revolving warehouse facility underwritten by Citibank, Société Générale, and Royal Bank of Canada. CMS acted as legal counsel for TrueNoord on the
Volocopter, the manufacturer of urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles, has partnered with Los Angeles-based Urban Movement Labs (UML) to explore the application of Volocopter’s UAM solutions in the Los Angeles area. As part of Volocopter’s US market campaign, the company will also be present at CoMotion LA from 16-18 November 2021 for the public to
Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier has unveiled its new variant of the Challenger 350, the Challenger 3500 at a global virtual event held in Canada. An upscale variant of the Challenger 350, the 3500 is Bombardier’s attempt to further capitalize on the increased demand for business jets and to help it retain its dominating market
Lufthansa Technik has contracted additional engine shop visits from Russian carrier Rossiya Airlines. Until mid-2022, the company will overhaul four CFM56-5B engines at its engine shop in Hamburg, Germany. “Lufthansa Technik’s offer for the supply of life-limited parts as well as its recommendations for work scope planning and extensive warranty conditions convinced us to entrust
Atlas Air a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has announced it has entered into contract extensions with DHL Express to continue operating 20 freighter aircraft in support of their fast-growing express and e-commerce markets. These agreements build on the long-standing strategic partnership between Atlas Air Worldwide and DHL, which began in 2008 and included
Royal Aero has announced the delivery in Roswell, New Mexico of the first of six B737-700 aircraft from COPA Airlines, Panama. The serviceable life of the CFM56-7B engines will be utilized and the component parts recycled from the airframe. Royal Aero thus ensures that aircraft that would otherwise be parked for the final time fly
ACC Aviation, the global aviation services group, has successfully disposed of two de Havilland Dash 8-100 combi-configured aircraft (MSN 258 and 324). ACC Aviation’s Asset Management Division was exclusively mandated by Canadian North, a Canadian based regional airline. Working in close association with Canadian North and utilizing its long-standing industry relationships and expertise, ACC Aviation
