Qingdao Airlines has selected the technologically advanced Pratt & Whitney PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine to power its order of 18 firm Airbus A320neo family aircraft. “Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower engine creates the cleaner, greener and quieter flight experience we are looking for our passengers. We’re glad to deploy this next generation engine to power
Jet Aviation’s Completions Center in Basel has taken delivery of the first of two BBJ 777-300ERs ready for interior completion, commissioned by Boeing on behalf of a government client based in Asia. The aircraft arrived mid-October and was accepted by the Completions Center following an incoming inspection. This is the first BBJ 777 VVIP completion
CDB Leasing has selected CFM LEAP-1A engines to power its first batch of next generation single-aisle aircraft orders. The firm engine order is valued at US$1.26bn at list price and deliveries are scheduled between 2018 and 2021. The LEAP-1A engine entered commercial service on August 2, 2016. A total of 10 aircraft have been delivered
Embraer Executive Jets unveiled a new version of its Legacy 650 large business jet, the Legacy 650E. Featuring automation and technology updates, the aircraft, which already has exceptional operational costs and the largest cabin in its class, now carries an unprecedented 10-year or 10,000-flight hour warranty, which is the longest in the business jet industry.
Airbus Corporate Jets has won a new commitment for an ACJ320neo from an undisclosed customer. The deal includes turnkey cabin outfitting – a first for the new ACJneo Family. Airbus’ ACJ319neo and ACJ320neo feature new-generation engines, sharklets and a collection of other improvements to deliver most of the benefits of an all-new design. These include
Boeing (BA) and Intrepid Aviation marked the delivery of Intrepid’s first direct ordered Boeing airplane, a 777-300ER that will be leased and operated by Philippine Airlines. This airplane is the first of four 777-300ERs ordered by Intrepid. Philippine Airlines plans to use the new airplane primarily on routes to North America. The carrier is scheduled
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) reported that its PW617F1-E engine received type certification from Transport Canada. The modified PW617F1-E turbofan engine offers more thrust with superior hot-and-high performance for the entry level jet market segment. The PW617F1-E engine powers the new Embraer entry-level Phenom 100 EV, launched during the EAA AirVenture Fly-In and Convention in
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has delivered its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft to Vietnam Airlines under a sale and leaseback agreement covering three Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The remaining two aircraft are scheduled to deliver in the next three months.
Boeing and UPS announced an order for 14 747-8 Freighters. The agreement also includes an option to purchase an additional 14 of the cargo airplanes. “These aircraft are a strategic investment for increased capacity for UPS customers around the globe,” said Brendan Canavan, president, UPS Airlines. “The 747-8 will allow UPS to upsize our network
After 107 running hours, 500 test cycles and 30 starts on MTU Aero Engines’ development test stand, it was clear, that the SAGE 4 Clean Sky engine demonstrator has provided proof of the technological readiness of the project. MTU’s experts are extremely pleased with the result: “We’ve tested numerous new technologies, and many of them
