Qatar Airways has upsized five A350-900s currently on order to the bigger A350-1000 version. This latest endorsement for the largest member of Airbus’ successful A350 XWB family reflects the five-star-airline’s need for growth and capacity at best comfort and efficiency levels available. The amended order reinforces Qatar Airways’ position as the A350-1000 largest customer with
Bombardier Business Aircraft has announced that its Global 7500 has been awarded Transport Canada Type Certification, which will enable it to enter into service this year. Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) should follow in due course. “The certification of our clean-sheet Global 7500 business jet is
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG approved the purchase of 27 short- and medium-haul aircraft. Purchase options for 24 Airbus A320neo and three A321neo will be converted into firm orders. With this decision, the Lufthansa Group is reacting to the positive market and earnings development and thus ensuring the necessary fleet size in the
Airbus Helicopters has delivered one H135 to Health Commission of Qingdao in China’s Shandong Province, making this helicopter the first of 100 H135s to be delivered to China per a framework agreement signed in June 2016. The H135 was delivered in HEMS configuration, fully equipped with the latest medical interior, and will perform life-saving EMS
As China makes progress towards the proposed 2021 delivery date for the first ComacC919, the third of six flight-test aircraft will take to the skies later this year according to Phoenix Media. Between now and 2021 a total of six flight-test and two static-test airframes will be used for the C919’s development, with the manufacturer
The A330-900 has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification is expected to follow shortly. “The A330neo embodies Airbus’ spirit of innovation. This new generation aircraft with unparalleled efficiency and flexibility from short to long haul routes
Philippine Coast Guard has placed an order for one H145 helicopter, making it the first H145 parapublic operator in the Philippines. The new 4-tonne-class twin-engine helicopter is specially equipped with high frequency radios, emergency flotation gear, fast roping, cargo sling, search light, and electro-optical systems to perform critical missions including search and rescue, medical evacuation,
Embraer and Helvetic Airways have signed a contract for a firm order of 12 E190-E2 jets. The firm order has a value of US$730 million, based on current list prices and will be included in Embraer’s 2018 third-quarter backlog. The contract also includes purchase rights for a further 12 E190-E2, with conversion rights to the
AviaAM Financial Leasing China – has delivered a brand new Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its first client in China – Okay Airways. On September 21, an aircraft MSN 61407 from assembly line in Seattle, the United States, flew to the Zhengzhou, China, where it was officially delivered to the operator. Okay Airways will operate a
Chilean low cost carrier and all-Airbus operator Sky Airline has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft, on lease from ALC. Sky Airline’s A320neo is powered by CFM Leap1A engines and has a capacity of 186 passengers, incorporating innovative Space Flex features. This new A320neo joins Sky Airline’s existing fleet of 15 A320 Family aircraft,
