Boeing, GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and Travel Service, the largest carrier in the Czech Republic, celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 737 MAX airplane. Travel Service is leasing the airplane – a more fuel-efficient, quieter, and longer-range version of the 737 jet – from GECAS, the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of
European Aviation have signed an agreement to acquire 10 A340 aircraft from Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways. The aircraft comprising seven A340-600 and three 500 series will be delivered to European over the next few months with delivery of the first aircraft into Bournemouth International Airport UK.
European Aviation have signed an agreement to acquire 10 A340 aircraft from Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways. The aircraft comprising seven A340-600 and three 500 series will be delivered to European over the next few months with delivery of the first aircraft into Bournemouth International Airport UK.
Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, has delivered ne Airbus A320Neo aircraft to Air India. This is the eighth Avolon aircraft on lease to Air India.
Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, has delivered ne Airbus A320Neo aircraft to Air India. This is the eighth Avolon aircraft on lease to Air India.
Oman Air has taken delivery of its first 737 MAX airplane, one of 30 that Oman Air will operate as it expands its fleet and service. The flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has long operated the efficient and reliable Boeing 737. With the MAX, Oman Air will be able to achieve a double-digit
Bombardier Business Aircraft has reported that the fifth and final test vehicle in the Global 7000 flight test program, successfully completed its first flight, setting the stage for the program’s entry-into-service in the second half of this year. FTV5 will validate tests completed to date, ensuring a smooth entry-into-service for the Global 7000 aircraft. “The
Airbus’ first A321LR (Long Range), MSN7877, has accomplished its maiden flight following a mission lasting 2 hours and 36 minutes. The aircraft powered by CFM Leap-1A engines is now set to undergo a nearly 100 hour flight test programme, including trans-Atlantic missions, for EASA and FAA Type Certification in Q2 2018. Entry into service is
The African Union (AU) has launched a Single African Air Transport Market initiative to both improve intra-African air connectivity and open up the continent’s skies. With enhanced connectivity demand should be stimulated, as well as competitiveness of the airline industry improved and air travel made more accessible. In turn, higher volumes of trade should be
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has delivered 27 freighter conversions to leasing and operator customers world-wide in 2017. AEI delivered twenty-one (21) B737-400SF freighters, followed by four (4) MD-83SF freighters, one (1) MD-82SF freighter and one (1) CRJ200 SF freighter. Preceding this news, AEI also announced that the company delivered its 100th overall B737-400SF freighter, which was
