P&W will provide maintenance services for airBaltic's GTF engines

airBaltic and P&W sign long-term GTF engine maintenance agreement

September 24, 2024

Latvian national airline airBaltic has signed a long-term EngineWise™ comprehensive maintenance services agreement with Pratt & Whitney (P&W) for its fleet of GTF (geared turbofan) engines. The agreement operates on a power-by-the-hour model, linking airBaltic’s maintenance costs to the actual use of its engines, providing the airline with greater transparency and predictability in maintenance planning.

United Airlines will receive 20 A321neo aircraft starting in 2026

SMBC Aviation Capital leases 20 Airbus A321neos to United

September 20, 2024

SMBC Aviation Capital, a prominent global aircraft leasing company, has finalised lease agreements with United Airlines (United) for 20 Airbus A321neo aircraft. These aircraft, part of United’s previously announced fleet expansion in April, will be delivered starting in 2026 and will come directly from SMBC Aviation Capital’s Airbus orderbook. This agreement follows a recently completed

BOC Aviation places two Airbus A320neo aircraft with Nouvelair

September 20, 2024

BOC Aviation has announced the placement of two Airbus A320neo aircraft with new customer Nouvelair, Tunisia’s first private airline. These aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, are set for delivery later this year. Paul Kent, Chief Commercial Officer (Europe, Americas and Africa) at BOC Aviation, emphasised the company’s enthusiasm for expanding its presence in the

The Registry of Aruba has type validated Gulfstream’s G700 jet

Aruba validates Gulfstream’s G700 aircraft

September 19, 2024

The Registry of Aruba has type validated Gulfstream’s flagship G700 aircraft, following its European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval in May. This recognition from the Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba (DCA) further cements the G700 as a premier choice for global aviation. Renowned for its ultra-long-range capabilities, superior performance and luxurious cabin design,

Aviation Capital Group delivers fourth A321neo to Condor

September 19, 2024

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a global full-service aircraft asset manager, has announced the delivery of an Airbus A321neo aircraft to Condor Flugdienst. This aircraft, powered by the highly efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, is the last of four aircraft delivered to the airline from ACG’s order book with Airbus. Condor Flugdienst, a German

Falko has delivered four Embraer E175 jets to Airlink

Falko completes delivery of four Embraer E175 aircraft to Airlink

September 18, 2024

Falko Regional Aircraft Limited (Falko) has completed the delivery of four Embraer E175 aircraft on lease to Airlink, South Africa’s leading independent regional carrier. The aircraft were delivered on behalf of Falko’s managed fund, Falko Regional Aircraft Opportunities Fund II (Fund II), with the first two deliveries finalised in Q4 2023, and the remaining two

Boeing predicts that Africa's commercial fleet will more than double driven by single-aisle jet demand through 2043 © Boeing

Boeing forecasts Africa’s commercial airplane fleet to more than double by 2043

September 17, 2024

Boeing’s 2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) predicts that Africa’s commercial airplane fleet will more than double by 2043, driven by a growing, youthful population seeking increased travel opportunities. The region is expected to see deliveries of over 800 new single-aisle jets, contributing significantly to this expansion. According to Boeing, African passenger air traffic will grow

3TOP has acquired a former Iberia Express Airbus A320-214 for dismantling © 3TOP Aviation Services

3TOP Aviation acquires Airbus A320 for dismantling

September 16, 2024

3TOP Aviation Services (3TOP) has announced the acquisition of an Airbus A320-214, formerly operated by Iberia Express. The aircraft, identified by MSN 1450, is currently stationed at the ecube facility in Castellón, Spain, where it will be dismantled for surplus material. The engines from the aircraft will either be integrated into 3TOP’s trading pool or

Brussels Airlines to expand fleet and strengthen African network

September 16, 2024

Brussels Airlines has unveiled plans to significantly expand its long-haul fleet by adding three new Airbus A330 aircraft, bringing its total number of wide-body aircraft to 13 over the coming years. This fleet growth is part of a broader strategy to enhance the airline’s capacity, particularly on routes to Sub-Saharan Africa, where the airline is

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Heart Aerospace unveils full-scale demonstrator hybrid aircraft

September 13, 2024

Heart Aerospace has unveiled its first full-scale demonstrator for its regional hybrid-electric aircraft, the ES-30, marking a significant milestone in its development. Built almost entirely in-house at the company’s Gothenburg facilities, the demonstrator reflects Heart’s strategy to advance both design and production simultaneously. “Our industry is approaching a 30-year innovation cycle, and we have less

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