Vietnam’s FLC Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for up to 24 A321neo aircraft for future operation by start-up carrier Bamboo Airways. Bamboo Airways is set to begin operations in 2019 with aircraft on lease from third party lessors before taking delivery of the aircraft covered by this latest MOU with
Boeing and Singapore Airlines announced the delivery of the first 787-10 airplane, the newest and largest member of the Dreamliner family and a jet that will set a new global standard for fuel efficiency. Like the other 787 Dreamliners, the 787-10 is designed with strong, lightweight composites, the most advanced systems, and comfortable cabin features.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has placed an order with Boeing for two new 777 Freighters valued at US$678m according to list prices. While ANA is a major operator of the 777 passenger jet, it has grown its cargo operation with the medium-sized 767 Freighter. In adding the 777 Freighter ANA is expanding its cargo capabilities
Rolls-Royce’s demonstrator engine, featuring a new lean-burn and low-emissions combustion system for future jet engine programmes, has started icing tests. The ALECSys (Advanced Low Emissions Combustion System) demonstrator successfully started the tests in Manitoba, Canada, at temperatures of -20C, one month after its first ever test run in Derby. Technology from the system features in
Lion Air Group has taken delivery of the very first 737 MAX 9. The airplane will go into service with Thai Lion Air, where its added capacity will help the airline launch several international routes. The Lion Air Group is the launch customer for the MAX 9. They were also the first operator to put
China Southern Airlines Co Ltd, has placed an order for 30 Boeing 737 MAX family narrow-body aircraft for its subsidiary airline, XiamenAir. According to Boeing, the deal is worth approximately US$3.6 billion. The order should see delivery take place between 2019 and 2022 and will comprise 20 of the 737 MAX 8 and 10 of
International aircraft leasing company Avolon has delivered one Boeing 787-9 aircraft to Air Europa and one Boeing 787-9 to Norwegian Air. It is the sixth aircraft from Avolon on lease to Air Europa and the fifth on lease to Norwegian Air.
Boeing and SkyUp Airlines have finalized a firm order for five 737 MAX airplanes valued at US$624m at list prices. The order includes two 737 MAX 8 and three 737 МАХ 10 jets. SkyUp, based in Kiev, is a new airline that plans to begin charter operations in April with leased Next-Generation 737 airplanes. The
AerFin has continued its momentum into 2018 by taking delivery of the fourth and fifth Embraer E170 E-Jets, MSN: 123 and 108 from Saudi Arabian Airlines, including ten spare CF34-8E engines and a significant volume of E170 and E190 spare components from the airline. This is following the 2017 announcement that the aftermarket solution specialist
A special convoy of six vehicles has arrived at the Airbus Toulouse final assembly line, carrying six sub-assemblies for the Airbus A380 – the nose, central and aft fuselage sections, the tailplane, and the two wings. The plane is the first of three which have been on order from All Nippon Airways (ANA) and final
