The first ACJ320neo (new engine option) has entered final assembly in Hamburg, Germany, marking the start of a new era in Airbus Corporate Jets. Featuring the largest cabin in its class, the ACJ320neo is due to be delivered to Acropolis Aviation of the United Kingdom in the last quarter of 2018, together with a second
S7 Airlines has received its first new Airbus A321-200neo aircraft from Air Lease Corpor. This aircraft is the first of four Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-powered A321neos to be delivered in 2018 to S7 from ALC’s order book with Airbus. “The four new ALC A321neo aircraft bring a new level of operating efficiency and competitiveness to
QantasLink’s first upgraded turboprop aircraft took to the skies with a refreshed cabin and greater comfort for the airline’s regional customers. The upgraded Q300 turboprop was unveiled on June 26, at QantasLink’s hangar facility at Tamworth Airport, the airline’s hub for regional aircraft maintenance. The program to upgrade the fleet of 45 Bombardier Q200, Q300
Iberia has taken delivery of its first A350-900 on June 26, at the Airbus factory in Toulouse. The A350-900, registered as EC-MXV, and named for Plácido Domingo, is the first unit of its type boasting improved aerodynamic performance and structure, thanks to the use of a large proportion of composite material in its manufacture, along
Boeing and Bamboo Airways have signed a commitment for 20 787-9 Dreamliners in a deal that would be worth US$5.6 billion at current list prices, when finalized. The announcement was made during a signing ceremony at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce office. As part of the agreement, Bamboo Airways completed the deposit requirement in mid-June
Financial Products Group (FPG), the Tokyo-headquartered, listed independent financial services firm and FPG Amentum (FPG Amentum), the Dublin-based aircraft leasing / management company have announced the acquisition of two Airbus A320-200s. The aircraft were acquired from another lessor and are on lease to Vueling Airlines, S.A.
Greece’s biggest airline, AEGEAN Airlines, has firmed up an order for the purchase of 30 A320neo Family aircraft. The purchase agreement, comprising 10 A321neos and 20 A320neos, was signed by AEGEAN Chairman Eftichios Vassilakis and Airbus Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders. It follows an earlier Memorandum of Understanding signed in March 2018. Currently, AEGEAN operates
Air Lease Corporation has signed long-term lease agreements with SAS for two new CFM LEAP-1A26-powered Airbus A320-200neo aircraft, scheduled for delivery in November 2019 and April 2020. “We are pleased to announce this new lease placement with SAS,” said Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation. “ALC looks forward to building our long-term
Norwegian is continuing its Irish expansion with the launch of the carrier’s first route to Canada. Commencing 31st March 2019, the new daily service between Dublin and Hamilton – Toronto will mark the first direct flight between the two cities. Norwegian’s daily nonstop flights from Dublin to Hamilton – Toronto will be operated using brand
In an attempt to find a solution to clogged city roads and to provide an opportunity for growth in Germany’s high-tech industry, Volkswagen’s Audi and Airbus SE have signed a letter of intent with the German government to trial air taxis both in and around Audi’s home town of Ingolstadt. According to Germany’s Transport Minister
