SkyWorks Holdings reported transactions and activities performed during Q3 2016. On behalf of a U.S. investor, SkyWorks arranged the acquisition of one B737-700 on lease to Southwest Airlines, SkyWorks has been retained to manage the aircraft on behalf of the buyer. On behalf of two U.S. investors, the company arranged the lease extensions of five
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Boeing confirmed a new order for one 777-300ER (Extended Range), valued at US$339.6m at list prices. The Swiss airline had previously ordered nine 777s and taken delivery of six this year as it continues to establish the 777-300ER as its flagship.
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), has taken delivery of its first of 30 A320neo aircraft. SAS ordered the A320neo as part of its strategy to modernize its fleet with more fuel-efficient aircraft, reducing environmental impact such as emissions and aircraft noise. The A320neo will join SAS’s existing Airbus fleet of 25 A320 Family aircraft, eight A330s and
Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, has delivered one Airbus A320-200 aircraft to Volaris. This is the eighth Avolon aircraft on lease to Volaris.
Rolls-Royce has run its powerful aerospace gearbox for the first time, marking a significant step in the development of its new UltraFan engine design.The first run of the Rolls-Royce Power Gearbox (PGB), at the company’s facility in Dahlewitz, Germany, marks the start of a series of tests which will see the gearbox reach up to
Finnair will wet lease an Airbus A340 aircraft and crew from Hi Fly for a period of 2 months to accommodate pilot trainings that are necessary to secure the airline’s growing operations in summer 2017 and beyond. Finnair will continue to receive new Airbus A350 aircraft in 2017, and is currently undertaking a massive pilot
EGYPTAIR, the national airline company of Egypt, Boeing and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), have signed a cooperation agreement for the order of 8 Boeing 737-800 NGs, adding to EGYPTAIR`s fleet. Delivery of the first aircraft is expected in February 2017. According to the terms and conditions of the deal, eight aircraft will be financed by
Robinson Helicopter Company delivered two R44 Cadet helicopters (S/Ns 30006 and 30007) to SKY Helicopters, an FAA part 141 flight school, and Robinson’s dealer in Garland, Texas. According to SKY’s President Ken Pyatt, the affordability of the Cadet along with the optional glass technology, HeliSAS Autopilot and air conditioning make it a very appealing trainer.
GE Capital Aviation Services GECAS) announced delivery of a new, leased Airbus A320neo to Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras S/A to expand and modernize the carrier’s fleet. The Airbus A320neo aircraft, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines, is the first of eight scheduled for delivery to Azul by the end of 2019. All eight are part
Frontier Airlines, headquarters in Denver, Colorado, took delivery of its first A320neo. Frontier is the first U.S. airline to receive an A320neo with CFM engines, and the aircraft is the first of 80 A320neo Family aircraft the low-cost carrier has ordered. All of Frontier’s A320neo Family aircraft will be powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines.
