Japanese start-up airline JCAS Airways and Singapore-based lessor Avation PLC (Aviation) have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for JCAS to lease one ATR 72-600 aircraft. This milestone signifies JCAS Airways’ commitment to launching operations with ATR’s new-generation turboprop. Delivery is scheduled for the end of 2025, with initial routes connecting Kansai to Toyama and
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has delivered one new Airbus A220-300 aircraft to Croatia Airlines. This is the first A220 to join the Croatian carrier’s fleet and the first of six new A220 aircraft scheduled for delivery to the airline from ALC’s orderbook with Airbus. Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation, expressed honour
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering zero-emissions aviation, has seen its latest VX4 prototype perform its first tethered piloted flight as it begins the “wheels up” phase of testing. This VX4 performed a piloted flight while loosely tethered to the ground, during which Vertical measured over 20,000 flight and system parameters
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flynas, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 75 A320neo-family aircraft and 15 A330-900s. This strategic agreement will expand the airline’s capacity and range, enhancing its overall fleet capabilities. The MoU was signed during the Farnborough International Airshow in the presence of the President of the General Authority
Global aviation finance company Avolon has announced orders for 310 new engines to power 155 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft in its order book. The order consists of 160 GTF engines from Pratt & Whitney and 150 LEAP-1A engines from CFM International. The combined orders, announced at the Farnborough Airshow, are valued at over US$5 billion at
ZeroAvia and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) have announced they will work towards a demonstration flight using ZeroAvia’s ZA2000 zero-emission, hydrogen-electric engines for large regional turboprops. Hydrogen-electric engines use hydrogen in fuel cells to generate electricity, which powers electric motors to turn the aircraft’s propellers. The only emission is low-temperature water vapour, leading to an
JEKTA Switzerland, the developer of the zero-emissions PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft, has signed an agreement with Seaplane Asia to add 14 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft to the Southeast Asian operator’s fleet. With its electric and hydrogen propulsion systems, the arrangement supports Seaplane Asia’s commitment to delivering environmentally friendly operations, business growth, and an affordable transport option
ATR has signed an order for four ATR 72-600 aircraft with Air Tahiti, along with an eight-year global maintenance agreement (GMA). Deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, highlighting Air Tahiti’s long-term vision and confidence in ATR’s products for connecting and serving the archipelago’s communities responsibly. As a dedicated user of
Rolls-Royce has signed a TotalCare service agreement with Vietjet for the fleet of 40 Trent 7000 engines that will power 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft. The engine order was announced at the Singapore Airshow in February this year. The agreement will complement the airline’s existing TotalCare coverage of its Trent 700-powered A330ceo fleet. TotalCare is designed
Lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has placed an order for ten LEAP-1A engines to power five Airbus A321neo-family aircraft. The agreement also includes options for two additional LEAP-powered A321neo-family aircraft. Norman C.T. Liu, President and CEO of NAC, commented, “We are pleased to sign our first direct order with CFM, further strengthening our relationship with
