Reliance Aircraft has purchased an ex-DHL 757-200 Freighter (MSN 22210), with RB211-535 engines for disassembly. The aircraft is equipped with a Precision Aircraft Solutions cargo door modification and has full RB211 QEC. Terry Hix, President states “This acquisition adds to RAI’s inventory of both Boeing and Airbus aircraft allowing RAI to support its worldwide
Atlantic Airways, the Faroe Islands flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first A320neo, MSN8918. Leased from Air Lease Corporation (ALC), this aircraft is powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines and is configured in an all-economy cabin layout. With its new Airbus fleet member, Atlantic Airways will further develop its European network. The airline, an
Virgin Orbit, Sir Richard Branson’s small satellite launch company, has successfully completed a keydrop test of its LauncherOne vehicle, the last major step in the development programof the company’s novel launch service. In the run-up to its first space shot, VirginOrbit has completed a steady progression of test flights with its “flying launch pad” Cosmic
BOC Aviation has delivered the first of three Airbus A330 Freighter aircraft committed for lease to Sichuan Airlines. All three aircraft are part of the Company’s existing owned and managed portfolio. The remaining two aircraft are scheduled for delivery to Sichuan Airlines in the second half of 2019. Sichuan Airlines is a full service carrier
The combination of Airbus deliveries increasing 28% for the first half of 2019 and Boeing deliveries falling 38% for the same period will likely see Airbus take over the crown of the world’s biggest plane maker by the end of the year, reversing the trend of the past eight years. Boeings reversal of fortune rests
Qatar Airways and GE Aviation have signed multiple agreements for GE engines. As part of the agreements, Qatar Airways selected the GEnx engine to power its 30 new Boeing 787-9 aircraft along with a TrueChoiceTM Flight Hour agreement to cover the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the engines. Qatar Airways also signed a TrueChoiceTM
Boeing and Qatar Airways have finalized an order for five Boeing 777 Freighters on July 9. The order, worth $1.8 billion at current list prices was previously announced as a commitment at the Paris Air Show in June. Qatar Airways has rapidly grown its air cargo operations to serve more than 60 global destinations, becoming
Helvetic Airways has sold its fleet of Fokker 100 aircraft and the entirety of Helvetic’s spare engines, spare parts and tooling to Alliance Aviation Services Limited, of Australia. The five aircraft will support the current Alliance fleet of 44 Fokker aircraft. Helvetic Airways currently operates a standardized fleet of eleven Embraer E190-E1 aircraft. From this
AerCap Holdings N.V. has published its major business transactions during the second quarter 2019: AerCap has signed lease agreements for 48 aircraft, including 4 widebody aircraft and 44 narrowbody aircraft and has purchased 11 aircraft, including 6 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, 4 Boeing 787-9s and 1 Embraer E2. AerCap has executed sale transactions for 23
Bombardier has secured the first order for a Global 5500 aircraft to be operated from the West Coast of the United States. This transaction is valued at US$46 million, according to current list prices. “The Global5500 aircraft offers the ultimate in performance, comfort, reliability and signature smooth ride,” said Peter Likoray, Senior Vice President, Worldwide
