GMT Global Republic Aviation (GMT Global) has completed the acquisition of one Airbus A319‐100 aircraft, on lease to American Airlines. ”GMT is pleased to add this aircraft to our portfolio” said Randy Dietrich, CEO of GMT Global and Republic Financial Corporation. “The A319 has established itself as an integral part of the single‐aisle market and
Shree Airlines has launched a new regional jet service with Bombardier CRJ Series aircraft. The Nepali carrier commenced service with its first CRJ200 aircraft on August 11, 2017. Shree Airlines have acquired all three CRJ Series aircraft from a third party. The CRJ Series regional jets share commonality benefits that provide flexibility to operators and
The first Airbus A320 aircraft to be produced at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, has flown for the first time. The A320 took off from the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley on August 15. The flight lasted approximately four hours, during which tests were performed on systems, engines and structural performance. The Airbus
AviaAM Financial Leasing China, a joint venture between AviaAM Leasing and Henan Civil Aviation Development and Investment Company, has delivered the 6th Airbus A320 family aircraft. On August 15, Airbus A321-211SL (MSN 7801) was handed over to Aeroflot. Under the operating lease contract, the Russian flag carrier will operate the aircraft with 16 business and
Swiss International Air Lines removed the final Avro RJ100 from flight operations on August 15, after over 15 years as part of its fleet. The last of a total of 21 aircraft took off from Geneva this morning and made its last official landing at Zurich airport. Immediately after landing in Zurich, the aircraft registered
AviaAM Leasing, a Warsaw Stock Exchange listed aircraft leasing company, announced having acquired one Airbus A321-211 aircraft from Russian air carrier Aeroflot, which was then subsequently delivered to one of its customers under a lease to purchase agreement. Produced in 2004, the aircraft has recently undergone 12-year maintenance check. Furthermore, the major modifications of interior
Air Lease Corporation has signed a long term lease agreement with Aeromexico for one additional new Boeing 787-9 aircraft with General Electric engines. The aircraft is from ALC’s order book with Boeing and will be Aeromexico’s fourth new 787-9 lease from ALC. Two of the Dreamliner aircraft have already delivered to the airline, with the
Bombardier Business Aircraft has delivered the first Challenger 350 aircraft to be based in Argentina, joining Bombardier’s fleet of 122 Challenger aircraft in Latin America. Bombardier’s business jet fleet in Latin America is comprised of approximately 685 aircraft in service – spanning Bombardier’s full product portfolio of Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft. As part of
Bombardier Business Aircraft has delivered its first Learjet 75 aircraft to a Brazilian customer. The aircraft joins Bombardier’s business jet fleet of 685 Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft in Latin America. Latin America is the third largest market for business aviation deliveries, with Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Venezuela making up over 80% of the regional
Air Lease Corporation has selected GEnx-1B engines to power up to two new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2019. The new engine order builds on Air Lease Corporation’s 2014 selection of GEnx-1B engines to power 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Air Lease Corporation specializes in purchasing new commercial aircraft and leasing
