FPG Amentum, the Dublin-based aircraft leasing / management company announces the sale of two Airbus A319-112s (MSNs 3533 and 3560). The aircraft were sold on behalf of FPG Amentum’s investor customer Global Aircraft Fund I.
Airbus has announced from its production facility in Toulouse, France that a new A350-900 destined for Philippine Airlines has taken its first flight as part of the final production process. The aircraft will be ready for delivery within the next few weeks. This is the first of six A350-900s, or XWBs on order – XWB
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has confirm that it has delivered one Embraer E195, MSN 19000239, to LOT Polish Airlines on lease. Based in Warsaw, LOT offers direct long-haul flights to the USA, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea and Singapore while building its leadership position in East Central Europe. It flies one of the youngest fleets
Elix Aviation Capital has confirmed that it has delivered Bombardier Q400, MSN 4110, on lease to Jambojet of Kenya. This is the second Q400 delivery by Elix to Jambojet in 2018 following the delivery of Q400 MSN 4554 in March. This delivery further demonstrates Elix’s commitment to develop and invest into the capabilities and services
The first BelugaXL has passed the Ground Vibration Test (GVT), a requirement for certification of the aircraft that paves the way towards its maiden flight in summer 2018. The objective of this test is to measure the dynamic behaviour of the aircraft and confirm theoretical models of various flight conditions, such as manoeuvring, flying in
Air China and Air Canada have signed the first joint venture agreement between a Chinese and North American airline, deepening the two carriers’ longstanding partnership. The joint venture enables the two countries’ flag carriers and Star Alliance members to expand their existing codeshare relationship and deepen it by increasing commercial cooperation on flights between Canada
Japan Air Commuter (JAC) and ATR have announced the conversion of one of the ATR 42-600s that the airline currently has on order, into an ATR 72-600. The carrier and ATR have previously signed firm contracts for the introduction of nine ATR 42-600s. JAC, a regional subsidiary of Japan Airlines (JAL), introduced its first ATR
Wizz Air (WIZZ), one of the fastest-growing airlines in Europe and the leading low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, has taken delivery of its 100th A320 Family aircraft, an A321ceo, at an event in Budapest Airport. The aircraft, which carries a special livery to mark the occasion, is powered by IAE engines and configured
Vallair, the aircraft trading, leasing and specialist MRO organisation, has signed a long-term Financial Lease with Indonesian Cargo Airline, Cardig Air, for a Boeing 737-400F. After conversion in the USA, the final compliance checks for Indonesian aviation were undertaken at Vallair’s MRO facility in Montpellier, France and the aircraft then landed in Jakarta mid-May. “The
Air Astana has launched new flights from Astana to two destinations in Russia – Tyumen and Kazan. The new Astana – Tyumen route commenced on June 2, 2018 and operates three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The flight is served by an Embraer E190 with nine Business Class and 88 Economy Class
