Delhi-based Vistara Airlines has become the newest operator of CFM International’s advanced LEAP-1A engine, powering its first A320neo flight from Delhi to Bengaluru on Sunday, May 28. The airline took delivery of the first of seven leased LEAP-1A-powered Airbus A320neo aircraft from BOC Aviation on May 24, 2017. The engine from BOC Aviation was previously
Airstream International Group has been exclusively mandated by Erste Group Bank to remarket for sale or lease a 2003 manufacture ATR42-500, serial number 621. Airstream enjoys a longstanding relationship with Erste Group Bank, having previously arranged the sale of a number of regional turboprop and jet aircraft on their behalf. Airstream has been very active
Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower Geared Turbofan PW1200G engine has successfully acquired type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States. This comes on the heels of the fourth Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) Flight Test Aircraft arriving in the Moses Lake Flight Test Center supporting a busy 2017 of testing and milestones, including
In an attempt to reinstate Russia as a major player in the commercial aviation industry in the post-Soviet era, Irkut, a subsidiary of the state-owned aerospace conglomerate United Aircraft Corporation, has announced the successful maiden flight of its MC-21, which is intended to challenge the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737. Though the flight lasted only
Leonardo’s success in the UK and Ireland helicopter markets grows as regional distributor Sloane Helicopters announced new contracts at EBACE 2017, recently held in Geneva, Switzerland. Sloane ordered an AgustaWestland GrandNew light twin helicopter, which will be delivered in 2018. Another VIP-configured GrandNew will be delivered by the distributor to a private customer next year.
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) took delivery of its first CS300 aircraft at Bombardier’s facility in Mirabel, Canada, where the C Series aircraft are manufactured. When the aircraft enters commercial service in a few days, SWISS will become the first airline to operate both C Series aircraft models. SWISS will dedicate this new aircraft to
Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, has delivered one Airbus A320-251N aircraft to Garuda. This is the tenth Avolon aircraft on lease to Garuda.
Aircraft remarketing specialists Airstream International Group have arranged the sale of a 1998 manufacture Bombardier DHC-8-300 aircraft, on behalf of a global investor, to Fly540 Kenya. MSN 525 is the first DHC-8-300 in Fly540’s fleet, which will be operated alongside their existing DHC-8-100’s. Airstream has been very active placing DHC-8 aircraft, successfully arranging the sale
Rolls-Royce has started power runs of the new gearbox for the first time, marking another significant step in the development of its new UltraFan engine design. UltraFan, which will be available from 2025, will offer a 25% fuel efficiency improvement over the first generation of Rolls-Royce Trent engine, with power scalable for widebody or narrowbody
In the first half of May, Ameco has delivered a converted Boeing 757 aircraft to China Postal Airlines that is a new customer for Ameco’s conversion business. The aircraft was converted by Ameco’s Chengdu Branch. This is the sixth Boeing 757 aircraft delivered by Ameco Chengdu Branch since 2014 while another three 757s are in
