Embraer has signed a contract with SkyWest for a firm order of seven E175 jets in a 70-seat configuration. SkyWest will operate the aircraft for Delta. The order has a value of USD 340 million, based on 2019 list prices, and was already included in Embraer’s 2019 second-quarter backlog as customer “undisclosed.” Deliveries are expected
Robinson Helicopter Company has delivered two R44 Raven IIs to the Philippine National Police (PNP) on July 25. The aircraft were purchased through Robinson’s longtime dealer Lionair (Manilla, Philippines), marking the first acquisition of Robinson helicopters by the Philippine government. The PNP is the armed civilian national police force tasked with law enforcement throughout the
Honda Aircraft Company has released that the HondaJet Elite has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), demonstrating that the aircraft meets the safety standards set by the organization. HondaJet Elite deliveries in the region will begin this year. The HondaJet Elite holds type certifications around the world, including, the United
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., (CDB Leasing), has delivered an Airbus A320neo aircraft to its new customer in Russia, Yekaterinburg-based Ural Airlines. The aircraft is part of the lease agreement for a fleet of three A320neos, with two further jets slated for arrival through the end
BOC Aviation has signed leases for ten new Airbus A320neo aircraft to Air China. The aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower® PW1100G-JM engines, and are scheduled for delivery in 2019 and 2020.
Aircraft remarketing specialist Airstream International Group has arranged the sale of an ATR42-320 on behalf of Regourd Aviation. The 1988 YOM aircraft, serial number 93, was sold to Zimex Aviation. Airstream continues to enjoy a close relationship with Regourd Aviation having placed a number of ERJ-145’s with its subsidiary Amelia International and having sold the
Aergo Capital has completed the sale of one 2017 Vintage Airbus A330-300 aircraft bearing manufacturers serial number 1779, to EMP Aviation Ireland. The aircraft remains subject to a long-term operating lease with South African Airways. Fred Browne, Chief Executive Officer of Aergo, commented: “We are delighted to have worked with EMP on such a successful
BOC Aviation has signed a purchase-and-leaseback agreement with Qatar Airways for three new Airbus A350 twin-aisle aircraft. The aircraft are powered by Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines. The three transactions are expected to close in the third quarter of 2019. “Our relationship with Qatar Airways dates back 20 years to 1999, and we are very
Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) has announced that its fourth prototype of the C919 narrow-body twin-engine passenger jet has successfully completed its first test flight. The plane took off from Shanghai and lasted 1 hour 25 minutes. COMAC is looking to challenge Airbus and Boeing with its home-grown commercial jet. The company confirmed that
GECAS has delivered the first of four A320neo headed to Yunnan Hongtu Airlines (Hongtu Airlines). As announced at Farnborough 2018, Hongtu Airlines (operating as Air Travel) has agreed to lease four of the new-technology narrowbodies from GECAS’ skyline orderbook. This delivery marks the first LEAP-powered A320neo to enter service with Hongtu Airlines. Launching operations in
