Oman Air has taken delivery of its latest Boeing B787-9 aircraft, the first of three scheduled for arrival this year. This addition is part of an existing order that includes eight more aircraft to be delivered by 2027, bringing the airline’s total Dreamliner fleet to ten. The Boeing B787-9, renowned for its cutting-edge design and
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings is expanding its fleet with the addition of three Boeing 747-8 freighters to meet the growing global demand for large wide-body airfreight capacity, particularly in cross-border e-commerce shipping. The three new 747-8Fs, secured through long-term finance lease agreements with BOC Aviation, are expected to enter service in late Q3 2024. “Demand
Aergo Capital Limited has acquired two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with manufacturer serial numbers 40308 and 34989, from SMBC Aviation Capital. The aircraft are currently leased to Korean low-cost carrier T’way. Fred Browne, CEO of Aergo, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition and the addition of T’way as a new lessee. He also thanked SMBC Aviation Capital
MagniX, a pioneering company in electric aviation, has launched the next phase of the NASA electrified powertrain flight demonstration (EPFD) programme with the unveiling of a De Havilland DHC-7 (Dash 7) aircraft, which will be retrofitted with magniX’s state-of-the-art electric powertrains. The aircraft, revealed during a ceremony in Seattle, Washington, displayed the logos of magniX,
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has announced the delivery of an Airbus A330-300 P2F (passenger-to-freighter) aircraft to a new customer in Turkiye, MNG Havayollari ve Tasimacilik A.S. (MNG Airlines). The A330 P2F, a highly sought-after aircraft offering greater cargo capacity and lower cost-per-tonne than other
Crestone Air Partners (CAP), a comprehensive aviation asset management platform, in partnership with Atalaya Capital Management, has announced the acquisition of an A320-200 aircraft from Air Lease Corporation (ALC), currently on lease with Air New Zealand. This addition to Crestone’s expanding fleet further strengthens the lessor’s position in the narrow-body market. With both A319-100s and
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has announced the successful execution of a lease agreement for three ATR 72-600 aircraft with Fiji Airways. The aircraft are from NAC’s orderbook with ATR. Fiji Airways, the national carrier of Fiji, operates international flights from its hubs in Nadi, Fiji, to 13 countries and 24 cities worldwide. The airline was
Boeing faces yet another setback as it halts test flights of its new 777X model, which is already years behind schedule, after damage was discovered at the connection between the engine and wings. The aircraft manufacturer announced that a component had “not behaved as intended” during a scheduled inspection. According to the industry website The
The all-new Gulfstream G400 has successfully completed its first flight, marking the official launch of its flight test programme, reported Gulfstream Aerospace. This milestone further expands Gulfstream’s next-generation family of ultramodern, high-technology aircraft. The G400 sets a new benchmark in the segment, delivering unmatched performance and comfort. The G400 took off from Savannah/Hilton Head International
Textron Aviation has announced the delivery of its 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet to long-time customer Simmons Foods, a family-owned company based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, established in 1949. The new aircraft will enhance the efficiency of Simmons Foods’ business travel, complementing its existing fleet of three Citation jets that are vital for managing
