Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has delivered the first two of four CRJ900 aircraft to Uganda National Airlines Company. The new airline has selected Bombardier and the CRJ900 regional jets fitted with the ATMOSPHÈRE cabin for its upcoming debut, making it the first operator in Africa with this enhanced cabin experience.
Honda Aircraft Company has reported that the HondaJet Elite has received type certification from Canada’s Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), demonstrating that the aircraft meets the safety standards set by the organization. HondaJet Elite deliveries in the region will begin immediately. The HondaJet Elite holds type certifications around the world, including, the United States (Federal
Fly Leasing, a global leader in aircraft leasing, has completed the sale of a portfolio of 12 aircraft for an aggregate price of approximately US$295 million. The portfolio was comprised of Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 narrow-body aircraft with an average age of over 10 years. “This portfolio sale accomplishes several strategic objectives; including generating
Embraer has received the Type Certificate for the E195-E2 from three regulatory authorities: ANAC, the Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil); the FAA (U.S. Federal Aviation Administration) and EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency). The E195-E2 is the biggest of the three members of the E-Jets E2 family of commercial airplanes and the
Air Arabia has received its first Airbus A321neo LR (Long Range) on long-term lease from Air Lease Corporation. The aircraft flew nonstop from Airbus’s facility in Hamburg to Sharjah International Airport. Air Arabia is the first Middle Eastern airline to operate the A321neo LR and this delivery is the first of six aircraft that will
AerCap Holdings N.V. has announced its major business transactions during the first quarter 2019: Air Cap has signed lease agreements for 43 aircraft, including 6 widebody aircraft and 37 narrowbody aircraft. The company purchased 17 aircraft, including 12 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, 1 Airbus A350, 3 Boeing 787-9s and 1 Embraer E2. Air Cap executed
Designed to fly satellite-carrying rockets to an altitude of about 35,000 feet (10,700 m), Stratolaunch Systems Corp’s Roc, the world’s largest aircraft, performed its maiden flight over the Mojave Desert in California on April 13. Lasting for over two hours and reaching an altitude of 17,000 feet, the successful flight was for the purposes of
Contrail Aviation Support, a commercial aircraft trading, leasing and parts solutions provider has successfully completed a record 26 key asset transactions during FY 2019 ended March 31, spanning acquisitions, leases, and sales of commercial aircraft and jet engine parts. Total annual sales dollar volume not disclosed. Contrail is a business unit of AIR T, INC.,
Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines have been selected by new Korean airline Air Premia to power 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The airline will operate the latest version of the Trent 1000, the Trent 1000 TEN (Thrust, Efficiency and New Technology), which incorporates technologies from the Trent XWB engine, offering high fuel efficiency and low noise.
Innovative aircraft and engines leasing, trading and part-out specialist APOC Aviation, has acquired three A320 airframes for part-out. MSN 712, 718 and 720 were formerly acquired by CALC Group (China Aircraft Leasing Group) from China Southern Air Leasing earlier this year. APOC will retain CALC Group’s MRO joint venture, FL ARI Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering
