ATR, the manufacturer of regional aircraft, has announced the addition of three ATR 72-600 aircraft to the fleet of Cambodia Angkor Air, which will rebrand as Air Cambodia on January 1, 2025. The aircraft, procured by HNCAL (HNCA Aviation Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.), a Chinese lessor and subsidiary of Henan Civil Aviation Development & Investment
Air India, under Tata Group ownership, has revealed an order for ten A350 wide-body aircraft and 90 single-aisle A320-family jets, solidifying its fleet modernisation plans. This latest order, already accounted for in Airbus’ 2024 orderbook, complements the substantial purchase made in 2023 of 40 A350s and 210 A320-family aircraft. With these additions, Air India’s total
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have jointly certified an updated high-pressure turbine (HPT) hardware durability kit for the CFM LEAP-1A engines that power Airbus A320neo-family aircraft. This new kit, designed to extend time on wing in demanding conditions, includes improved HPT Stage 1 blades, Stage 1
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has entered into a letter of intent with Helicopters Inc., a prominent vertical lift and helicopter operator in the United States, to acquire up to 50 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This agreement, encompassing the aircraft order, service support, and Vector—Eve’s urban air traffic management (ATM) software—was unveiled at
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has announced plans to enhance its long-haul fleet with five additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, complementing the five already on order. The deliveries will begin in summer 2025 and continue progressively until the end of 2031, featuring the airline’s new ‘SWISS Senses’ cabin interior for an upgraded travel experience. The acquisition
CRISALION Mobility (CRISALION), a Spanish pioneer in advanced electric mobility solutions, has secured a pre-order for 20 Integrity eVTOL aircraft from UrbanLink Air Mobility (UrbanLink), a sustainable transportation company based in South Florida. The agreement highlights their mutual commitment to transforming regional air travel through advanced air mobility (AAM) solutions. UrbanLink aims to be the
C&L Aerospace has secured a long-term strategic agreement for the disassembly of end-of-life business jet aircraft, marking a significant step in the company’s commitment to offering cost-effective, high-quality parts to operators worldwide. The company will begin by disassembling 13 aircraft throughout the remainder of 2024, with parts from these aircraft supporting a range of Cessna
Icelandair, headquartered in Keflavik, has taken delivery of its first Airbus aircraft, an A321LR, marking a significant milestone in its fleet renewal programme. The A321LR is the first of four aircraft leased from SMBC Aviation Capital Limited, making Icelandair the newest Airbus operator. The airline is also set to receive 13 A321XLRs in the near
BOC Aviation Limited (BOC Aviation) has entered into a leasing agreement with TUI Airways (TUI) for 14 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The planes, which will be powered by advanced CFM LEAP-1B engines, are set for delivery in 2025 and 2026. This transaction reflects BOC Aviation’s ongoing relationship with TUI and its commitment to supporting customers’ fleet
TrueNoord, the specialist regional aircraft lessor, has acquired a portfolio of seven ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft from German asset manager GOAL Aircraft Leasing, acting on behalf of KGAL. This acquisition increases TrueNoord’s fleet to over 100 aircraft and introduces three new European lessee airlines into its portfolio. The newly integrated aircraft are leased to Air
