Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the sale of the first Gulfstream G400 intended for dedicated charter operations, purchased by Germany-based DC Aviation Group. The sale was revealed during a signing ceremony at Gulfstream’s Customer Support facility in Farnborough, England. Scott Neal, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Gulfstream, expressed gratitude for DC Aviation’s commitment to
China Development Bank Financial Leasing has announced that it will acquire 80 Airbus A320neo aircraft, with deliveries scheduled for between 2030 and 2032. This substantial order aims to optimise the fleet structure of the bank’s aviation unit and enhance the proportion of next-generation aircraft, which are known for their high fuel efficiency and broad market
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has announced the successful delivery of seven Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Air India Express, marking the completion of a significant long-term lease agreement with the airline. These aircraft deliveries are a part of Air India Express’s fleet expansion strategy, as it seeks to enhance its operations with modern and fuel-efficient planes.
TrueNoord, a specialist regional aircraft lessor, has leased two De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft to the Norwegian airline, Widerøe. The two 2013 vintage aircraft, MSN 4439/4448, are on operating lease and are part of TrueNoord’s latest portfolio acquisition from Nordic Aviation Capital. TrueNoord and Widerøe have shared a successful partnership in the past, characterised by
Joby Aviation, a developer of electric air taxis, has taken the initial step towards becoming the first certified air taxi operator in the UAE. During the International Civil Aviation Organization’s inaugural Advanced Air Mobility Summit in Montreal, Canada, JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby Aviation, presented the company’s letter of intent to His Excellency
Thai express cargo airline K-Mile Asia has announced the addition of its first B767-300BCF, registered HS-KSA, to its fleet. This aircraft is K-Mile’s first widebody freighter and marks Thailand’s debut as a B767-300BCF operator. The new freighter, HS-KSA, arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) on Friday, September 6, in K-Mile livery. It is expected to commence
Boeing has announced a six-month delay in reaching a key production milestone for its 737 MAX, according to three industry sources. The revised timeline now aims to achieve an output of 42 MAX jets per month by March 2025, shifting from the previous target of September 2024. This delay underscores the ongoing difficulties Boeing is
The WestJet Group has announced the acquisition of three more Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from SMBC Aviation Capital. This addition comes on top of the six new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft announced earlier this summer. Mike Scott, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of WestJet Group, expressed enthusiasm about the fleet expansion, highlighting
The EASA has mandated inspections for the Airbus A350-1000 fleet, which is equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. This precautionary measure follows a serious incident involving a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong earlier this week. EASA’s Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-0174-E requires a phased, one-off inspection of the flexible fuel hose connections inside the
Azorra has announced the delivery of an Airbus A220-300 to Cyprus Airways, marking the beginning of a new partnership with the Cypriot flag carrier. The aircraft, previously operated by Egyptair, is part of a batch of 12 A220s acquired by Azorra in February 2024. John Evans, CEO and Founder of Azorra, expressed his satisfaction with
