SkyWorks Holdings has reported transactions and activities performed during the third quarter of 2018. Asset Management Services, provided through SkyWorks Leasing, included the following transactions: On behalf of Air Canada, SkyWorks arranged the sale of 25 E190 aircraft to Beautech Power Systems. Air Canada is gradually phasing out the type and the aircraft were leased
At Helitech, Airbus Helicopters and DRF Luftrettung have signed a contract for the delivery of three H145s in 2019. This will bring the H145 fleet of the German Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operator to 17, making them one of the biggest H145 operators worldwide. DRF Luftrettung is one of the biggest HEMS operators in
Airstream International Group has arranged the sale of an ATR72-202F on behalf of ASL Airlines. The aircraft, serial number 183, was sold to Fleet Air of Hungary to be their first variant of the type. This is the 33rd ATR aircraft Airstream has successfully sold or leased in recent years.
NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has struck a deal with Textron to acquire up to 175 super-midsize Cessna Longitude aircraft and 150 Cessna Citation Hemisphere aircraft and which Textron anticipates will be firmed up over the next few weeks. NetJets has operated Cessna aircraft since 1984 and the current deal would see its fleet of
Safran is presenting the first electric motor from its ENGINeUS range designed for future hybrid and electric aircraft, at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando, Florida. The ENGINeUS 45 motor has a continuous power of 45kW. It has built-in, dedicated control electronics with an energy efficiency of over 94%. It also has
French Alps-based civil operator SAF Group has ordered six new Airbus’ helicopters for emergency medical service (EMS) operations, mountain rescue, aerial work and passenger transport. The order includes three light single and three light twin helicopters to be operated in Metropolitan France and in the Reunion Island, where SAF has recently acquired Hélilagon. Delivery of
Bombardier Business Aircraft has reported strong order and delivery performance for the three months ending September 30, 2018. For the quarter ending September 30, 2018, Bombardier delivered 31 business jets. Third-quarter deliveries include four Learjet, 20 Challenger and seven Global aircraft, bringing the year-to-date total to 96. This strong performance represents more than 70% of
Airbus Helicopters and air rescue operator Royal Dutch Touring Club ANWB, have signed a framework contract for up to six H135s with Helionix. Additionally, they have activated a first batch of three aircraft to be delivered in 2019 and 2020. ANWB Medical Air Assistance is 100% owned by Royal Dutch Touring Club ANWB and is
On the eve of the NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando Florida, Aerion Supersonic (Aerion) and General Electric (GE) have announced that the US$120 million supersonic AS2 business jet will operate without the need for regulatory changes to noise levels. The Aerion jet will be powered by GE’s Affinity turbofan engine. The
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) has delivered the first BBJ MAX airplane to a customer, the company announced on October15, at the National Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). The aircraft is scheduled to fly to an interior finishing center. Customers from around the world have placed orders for 20 BBJ MAX airplanes. Most recently, Seacons
