C&L Aerospace, a C&L Aviation Group company, has completed the sale of one Saab 340B+, MSN 365, to Montrose Global Aircraft Leasing who has plans to lease the aircraft to Air Rarotonga based out of the Cook Islands. This is the second Saab 340 B+ sold by C&L, that will be utilized by Air Rarotonga
Korean startup Air Premia plans to buy five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes, following an agreement to lease three 787-9 jets from Air Lease Corporation earlier this year. Air Premia, which plans to launch operations in 2020 is poised to become South Korea’s second Dreamliner operator. With its base at Seoul Incheon International Airport, the carrier
With the signing of its latest order for a combined total of 300 A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR Airbus aircraft announced October 29, InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) has now taken its total orders for the A320 Family aircraft to 730 since it took delivery of its first A320neo in March 2016, while currently having an operating
Elix Aviation Capital has delivered one Dash 8-202, MSN 529, under a purchase by Field Aviation Company, headquartered in Mississauga Canada. This aircraft will undergo extensive modifications for onward sale to a third party.
Aergo Capital (Aergo) has acquired one 2015 vintage ATR-72 600. The aircraft was delivered under an operating lease to Afrijet Airlines based in Gabon. The aircraft, bearing a manufacturer serial number 1285, is the fourth aircraft the Irish-based lessor has placed with Afrijet. Following this transaction, Aergo’s owned and managed fleet stands at 49 aircraft.
GE Aviation has teamed up with Hybrid Project to provide a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAV designed for high-endurance commercial applications at scale. Flight testing will commence in Q4 this year with commercial availability is targeted for Q1 2020. The agreement Hybrid Project’s 35-pound hybrid-powered SuperVolo VTOL UAV enabled with a full stack airborne
Indonesian investigators have released their final report into the October 29, 2018 crash which killed all 189 passengers and crew on board Flight 610, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 jet. While the report highlighted the fact that Boeing had acted without adequate oversight from U.S regulators and as a consequence had failed to grasp risks
ATR has delivered the first of three ATR 72-600 aircraft to Aurigny. By replacing its fleet of three ATR 72-500 aircraft with the -600 Series, Aurigny will optimize its operations. The ATR 72-600 burns up to 40% less fuel and emits 40% less CO2 compared to a regional jet. The Guernsey-based airline will also further
Airbus and Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding for the airline to acquire up to 100 A320neo Family aircraft. Spirit announced its intention to place firm orders for a mix of A319neos, A320neos, and A321neos to meet its future fleet requirements. “This new order represents another milestone for Spirit,”
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 Sea Lion naval multi-role helicopter to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), with a further two to be delivered by the end of the year. In total, 18 Sea Lions have been ordered for the Germany Navy, with deliveries expected to be completed
