BOC Aviation has placed 13 Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft on long-term leases with Monarch, based in the United Kingdom. “We are very pleased to assist Monarch with its fleet renewal and expansion plans. We continue to build on our long-term relationship with Monarch, which dates back more than 17 years,” said Robert Martin, Managing Director
Airbus has announced that Dublin-based CDB Aviation Lease Finance DAC (CDB Aviation) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 30 A320neo jets and 15 A321neos, with cabin configuration and engine choice to be decided at a later date. In addition to this MoU, 15 A320neos from a previous CDB Aviation order are being changed
KLM Cityhopper, KLM’s European regional subsidiary, has ordered two additional E190s. The firm order will be included in Embraer’s 2017 second-quarter backlog. These new aircraft will join the existing 30 E190s and nine E175s flying with KLM Cityhopper. Deliveries for the newly ordered aircraft are scheduled for 2018. When KLM Cityhopper’s move to an all
Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company and Boeing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for 75 737 MAX 8s at the 2017 Paris Air Show. The commitment, valued at US$8.4bn at list prices, will bolster Avolon’s single-aisle portfolio to meet growing customer demand in that market segment. The MOU also includes purchase rights for
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, has placed an order for 10 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, enabling further development of its fast expanding long-haul route network. Last June, Ethiopian Airlines became the first African carrier to operate the A350 when it took delivery of the first of 12 aircraft in order. Today the carrier
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have agreed on a commitment to purchase two 777 Freighters at the 2017 Paris Air Show. The order will be reflected on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website once it has been finalized. The airline also announced an order for 10 additional 737 MAX 8 airplanes, exercising options from their 2014
Tokyo-based Japan Investment Adviser has signed a commitment at the Paris Air Show to purchase 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8s. The commitment, valued at US$1.12bn at current list prices, will become JIA’s first direct purchase of new airplanes. The order will be reflected on Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website once it has been finalized.
Ethiopian Airlines Enterprise is the previously undisclosed customer that has signed a firm purchase agreement for five additional Q400 turboprop aircraft. Based on the list price of the Q400 aircraft, the contract is valued at approximately US$162m.
After announcing orders for 30 incremental Airbus A321ceo aircraft just last month, Atlanta, Georgia (U.S.)-based Delta Air Lines has placed an order for 10 more of the aircraft. Like previous Delta orders for the A321, the 10 aircraft announced today are for the Current Engine Option version of the largest Airbus A320 Family member. The
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with SpiceJet of Gurgaon, India for up to 50 Q400 turboprop airliners. The LOI includes 25 Q400 turboprops and purchase rights on an additional 25 aircraft. Based on the Q400 turboprop list price, an order could be valued at up to US$1.7bn.
