With the successful arrival of Flight 9D5671 in Ulanhot, Mongolia, Genghis Khan Airlines’ successfully launched its first flight on a COMAC ARJ21, powered by CF34-10A engine. As the second operator of CF34-10A-powered ARJ21 aircraft and the first airline with a 100% China-made jet fleet, Genghis Khan Airlines has received two ARJ21 aircraft and plans to
Hawaiian charter group Wing Spirit has purchased a total of 15 HondaJets to support inter-island transportation in the Hawaiian Islands. With the initial deliveries to Wing Spirit taking place earlier this month, the HondaJet Elite became the first light jet to enter service in Hawaii. A newly-established aviation group, Wing Spirit will use its HondaJets
AJW Group has purchased three engines CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B, V2500-A5 for teardown. The purchase of the engines was completed on July 3, 2019 and the repaired and certified engine parts will be used to bolster AJW’s strategically located inventory to support its customers worldwide. The Group has also recently purchased a package of fan blades including;
XTI Aircraft Company has selected GE’s CatalystTM engine as the core of its TriFan 600 hybrid-electric propulsion system. The two companies will work together to define a series hybrid architecture that will meet the TriFan performance requirements. GE’s Catalyst is the first clean-sheet turboprop engine to hit the general aviation market in more than 30
CAVU Aerospace has acquired a Boeing 747-400 formerly operated by United Airlines. The aircraft was powered by Pratt & Whitney 4000 engines. Bryan Hancock, CAVU Aerospace Founding Partner, mentioned “the demand for B747 material is not fading and securing this material will further help support our customers around the globe. Furthermore, our CAVUSmartTags™ patented process
Korean Air has finalized an agreement with Boeing to order 20 787 Dreamliner airplanes – including 10 each of the 787-10 and 787-9 models – valued at US$6.3 billion according to list prices. Along with an agreement to lease 10 additional 787-10 jets from Air Lease Corporation, the carrier will quadruple its Dreamliner fleet as
Indonesian carrier Lion Air has received its first A330-900, becoming the first airline from the Asia-Pacific region to fly the A330neo. The aircraft is on lease from BOC Aviation and is the first of 10 A330neos set to join the airline’s fleet. The A330neo will be used by Lion Air for non-stop long-haul services from
Airbus Helicopters has secured an ACH160 order from an undisclosed new customer in the Philippines, launching this new model in the Southeast Asia and Pacific region. It will be used for private and business flights within the Philippines archipelago. This aircraft will feature the ACH160 Exclusive version highlighting two wide hinged doors and electrical footsteps
Kellstrom Aerospace has purchased a serviceable CFM56-5B3/P engine, bearing s/n 779656. This engine will be added to its engine Lease pool, reinforcing its commitment to supporting its airline customers around the world. This engine is currently located in Europe.
Elix Aviation Capital has delivered one ATR 42-500, MSN 633, on lease to Afrijet Business Service, headquartered in Libreville, Gabon. This is the first turboprop delivery by Elix to Afrijet. With this new customer, Elix continues to expand its leasing services in the African market. With this ATR 42-500, Afrijet is now welcoming a 6th
