Embraer’s agricultural aviation division sold 19 EMB-203 Ipanema single-seat aircraft in February, totaling 27 aircraft sold this year. This sales volume in the first two months of 2021 is already 8% higher than what was negotiated throughout 2020. The second consecutive month of high sales reflects the favorable performance of the Brazilian agribusiness and the
Kellstrom Aerospace has announced the disassembling of two engines, one CF6-80C2B1F and one CFM56-5B into stock. Both engines are in teardown simultaneously in the U.S. Serviceable LPT Modules are immediately available for sale or exchange. The remaining used serviceable material (USM) from this project will be available to support Kellstrom Aerospace engine programs helping airlines
China Eastern Airlines has officially signed a purchase contract for C919 aircraft with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) in Shanghai on March 1, 2021. Five C919 aircraft would be introduced in the first batch, and China Eastern Airlines would become the world’s first airline to operate the aircraft. This is an important step for
China’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) remains one of the last major markets to withhold re-certification of the Boeing 737 MAX, with no clear indication being given of any anticipated timeline for the troubled jet to return to its skies. China was one of the first countries to ground the 737 MAX after two fatal crashes,
GA Telesis has signed an agreement to acquire a fleet of 777-300ER aircraft, powered by GE90-115B engines, with an undisclosed seller. With the world’s leading aviation ecosystem and given the relative size of the acquisition, GA Telesis’ plan for this fleet will encompass a broad strategy of aircraft leasing, engine leasing, as well as airframe
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has delivered one Embraer E190, MSN 19000055, to Breeze Airways on lease. This is the second aircraft to deliver as part of a fifteen E190 aircraft lease agreement made with Breeze Airways. Breeze Airways is a new ultra-low-cost airline start-up scheduled for take-off in 2021. Breeze’s mission is to make the
Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the taxiing of its ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft, the latest milestone on its journey to becoming the world’s fastest all-electric plane. For the first time, the plane powered along a runway propelled by its powerful 500hp [400kw] electric powertrain and the latest energy storage technology developed to set world speed records
AFG Aviation Ireland, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aircraft Finance Germany GmbH, has completed the acquisition of four Airbus A330-200F freighter aircraft bearing MSN 1688, MSN 1708, MSN 1584, and MSN 1594 from Qatar Airways Group (Qatar) for CMA CGM Air Cargo (France), the new air cargo division of French container logistics and shipping giant
Austrian Airlines has found a buyer for its three long-haul aircraft that were up for sale. The Boeing 767-300ER aircraft will go to U.S. company MonoCoque Diversified Interests (MDI). The purchase agreement has already been signed. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The first aircraft, registered OE-LAT, will leave Vienna at
JetBlue has formally taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft configured with the airline’s reimagined premium Mint® experience and an all-new onboard layout, featuring comfort and connectivity perks that set the airline apart from other U.S. carriers. The aircraft arrived at JetBlue’s home at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on February
