Rolls-Royce has confirmed that on top of additional maintenance facilities the company is increasing its workforce in order to triple its capabilities to deal with current Trent 1000 engine problems which have currently grounded a number of Boeing Dreamliners, worldwide. The principal problem lies with the compressor in the Trent 1000 Package C engines which
Zhejiang Loong Airlines took delivery of the first LEAP-1A-powered A320neo aircraft from the Airbus Final Assembly facility in Tianjin, China. The airline will be the first in Greater China to operate the advanced engine/aircraft combination. Loong Air launched the LEAP-1A in China when the airline announced an order for engines to power 9 Airbus A320neo
Elix Aviation Capital has confirmed that it has delivered one ATR 42-500 MSN 564, on lease to Berjaya Air of Malaysia. This is the first delivery by Elix to Berjaya. With this new customer, Elix continues to develop its global footprint for turboprop leasing services.
Aventure Aviation has acquired for teardown a complete Boeing 757-200, MSN 25436, equipped with heavy-weight landing gear with green time. The dismantling will commence next week in Goodyear, Arizona, USA. This specific former VIM Airlines aircraft was selected over other shortlisted 757s for its condition, age, and low times and cycles. An additional GTCP331-200ER APU
Avion Express has signed leasing agreements for three additional Airbus A320 aircraft. These three aircraft have recently been added to the fleet of Avion Express, which now comprises of 18 Airbus A320 family aircraft. During summer-autumn 2018 all three newly leased-in aircraft will be flying on behalf of Avion Express clients in Europe. With the
The 2,000 thrust reversers have been designed and manufactured by Safran Nacelles for nearly 20 years at its United Kingdom site in Burnley, and have enabled the company to strengthen its position as the leading manufacturer of thrust reversers for business jets. The thrust reversers are produced to a best-in-class quality standard, and have been
Bombardier, the plane and train manufacturer has chosen the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE2018), in Geneva, Switzerland to unveil two longer-range variants of its successful Global business jets. David Coleal, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft commented that: “Bombardier’s two newest Global aircraft are the result of our unrelenting commitment to innovation, excellence and most
Lufthansa Group has firmed-up a previous option for six further Airbus A320neo, following a decision by the company’s supervisory board at the beginning of May. The latest agreement brings Lufthansa Group’s total order for the A320neo to 122 (77 A320neo and 45 A321neo). In addition, the airline signed an order for three more A320ceo, bringing
Embraer has signed a new purchase agreement with Air Hamburg for four more Legacy 650E business jets. The agreement was announced on the opening day of the 18th European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. With this additional order, the Germany-based business charter operator, which serves European, Russian and Middle East destinations,
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Air Baltic Corporation have jointly confirmed the Latvian low-cost carrier’s firm order for 30 CS300 aircraft, with option and purchase rights for a further 30 of the same type of jet. Based on list prices, the firm order stands at a value of US$2.9 billion, rising to US$5.9 billion with the
