Aeronautical Engineers has successfully re-delivered CargoAir’s first B737-800SF freighter. This aircraft (MSN 30664) also represents the first AEI B737-800SF freighter conversion to be operated in Europe. AEI received EASA approval for the B737-800SF on May 7, 2021. In November of last year, CargoAir, based in Sofia, Bulgaria, signed up for two AEI B737-800SF freighter conversions
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), has unveiled its newest aircraft, VoloConnect, at EBACE Connect. This electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) is designed to connect suburbs to cities and complements the company’s existing family of aircraft for the intra-city mission. VoloConnect’s distinctive hybrid lift-and-push design is expected to achieve certification within
As a result of operating at between only 50% and 60% of pre-pandemic levels according to Bahrain’s state carrier, Gulf Air has agreed with both Boeing and Airbus to postpone the delivery of currently ordered jets for between six and nine months. While no specific models were mentioned, Gulf Air had previously indicated it was
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, (CDB Leasing), has delivered the first of four Airbus A320neo-family aircraft on long-term lease to Russia’s flagship airline, Aeroflot. Aeroflot took delivery of the first aircraft, a new A320neo, on May 14 at Airbus’ delivery center in Toulouse, France. The remaining three
The fix for electrical faults on the Boeing 737 MAX that forced over 100 of the jets to be grounded in early April has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Two bulletins with appropriate fixes which received FAA approval have been sent to affected carriers. “After gaining final approvals from the FAA, we
SAS is resuming its direct route from Oslo to New York on July 3. The Oslo – New York route will start with two weekly round trips, departing from Oslo on Wednesdays and Saturdays and returning on Thursdays and Sundays. SAS will then continuously review a possible increase in frequency based on demand. The route
SmartLynx Airlines Malta, EU-based specialists in full-service ACMI aircraft leasing solutions, has announced an important addition to its Airbus fleet. Currently operated Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft will be joined by Airbus A330 aircraft type with a goal to become leaders of the long-haul market. The five Airbus A330 aircraft will be modified to zero
Alaska Air Group has announced that it has converted nine of its April 2016 options to firm purchases for Brazilian planemaker Embraer’s E175 jets under a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) at a list price of US$449.1 million. “We have navigated through the pandemic and we’re on a solid path to recovery. The E175 remains a
MTU Maintenance handed over its of 500th overhauled CF34-10E to customer Kenya Airways in a virtual ceremony on May 11. MTU Maintenance has maintained a number of Kenya Airways’ CF34-10E engines since 2016 and CFM56 engines since 2019. “Despite these unusual times, we are delighted that it was possible to celebrate this success and milestone with
Airshare plans to double its fractional fleet with the addition of Bombardier’s Challenger 350 business jets. The company has ordered three super-midsize Challenger 350 aircraft, with options for 17 more, which will enable the Kansas City-based private aviation company to double the size of its fractional ownership fleet in the near future. Airshare selected the
