The second phase of GE9X CMC (ceramic matrix composite) component testing in a GEnx demonstrator engine is complete. The demonstrator engine accumulated 1,800 cycles in the latest round of tests, which included exposure to harsh environmental conditions of dust and debris. The level of debris exposure was equivalent to about 3,000 take-off and landing operation
Robinson Helicopter Company delivered an R44 Cadet to the University of North Dakota (UND). This is the first Cadet to be used in UND’s prestigious flight training program. UND Aerospace owns the largest civilian flight training operation in the world with three campuses and over 150 aircraft and flight training devices. The helicopter training division
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft Asset Management has reported the successfull remarketing of 13 previously owned CRJ900 aircraft to Regional One. Two of the aircraft were owned by Bombardier and eleven were remarketed on behalf of a third party. Eight of the 13 aircraft were delivered in 2016 and one in 2017. The remaining four are scheduled
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC), the largest independent operating aircraft lessor in China, reported the operational data for the year ended December 31, 2016. At the end of the year CALC owned a portfolio of 81 aircraft and had a client base of 16 airlines in 5 countries and regions throughout the world. The Group
Airlink, Southern Africa’s largest independent regional airline, is joining the E-Jet operator’s family. The airline is acquiring five E-Jets – three E170s and two E190s, from ECC Leasing, a wholly-owned Embraer subsidiary. Airlink will start to receive the aircraft in the first half of 2017. Airlink already operates a large fleet of ERJ aircraft –
Avian Líneas Aéreas, the new subsidiary of the South American company Synergy Aerospace, has taken delivery of the first new-generation ATR 72-600 to fly in Argentina. The airline intends to start operations of its new ATR -600 series fleet during the first quarter of 2017, commercially branded as Avianca Argentina, following the carrier’s current certification
Aergo Capital has announced the sale of two aircraft as the company continues to reduce the average age of its fleet. Aergo sold one 1997 Vintage A320-200 bearing Manufacturers Serial Number 0662 to a third party aircraft lessor. The aircraft is subject to an operating lease with Smartlynx Airlines. Aergo also sold one 1998 Vintage
TrueAero, a diversified mid-to-end of life commercial aviation service provider, successfully deployed US$250m in 2016 acquiring both leased aircraft and whole assets. To support the increasing needs of its global customer base, the Company acquired in excess of 30 engines and airframes manufactured by Airbus, Boeing, CFM, GE, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce.
Aergo Capital has announced PK AirFinance and the Korea Development Bank (KDB) as debt partners on four B737-900ER aircraft subject to leases with Sriwijaya Air (two aircraft) and Thai Lion Air (two aircraft). Financing on two 2015 vintage B737-900ER aircraft on lease to Sriwijaya Air (MSN 41712 & 41843) closed on 23rd of December 2016.
Flynas, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier, has signed an agreement with Airbus for 60 A320neo Family aircraft. In addition to the 60 aircraft, Flynas has converted 20 A320ceo from a previous order to A320neo bringing the airline’s total firm order to 80 A320neo. The deliveries are scheduled to take place during 2018-2026. The agreement was
