AerFin (UK) continues its acquisition programme with the purchase of Airbus A340-300 aircraft MSN 374. The aircraft will remain in continued operation following reconfiguration. Bob James, CEO, AerFin commented: “We continue to experience market demand for quality A340-300 aircraft for continued operation under AerFin CFM56-5C4 engine and component support programs.”
Boeing and TAAG Angola Airlines, the national airline of Angola, celebrated the delivery of the airline’s newest 777-300ER (Extended Range). The latest addition to TAAG’s fleet touched down in Luanda on May 3rd, following a non-stop 8,709 nautical mile (14,015 kilometers) delivery flight from Boeing’s Delivery Center in Everett, Wash. The latest 777-300ER enables TAAG
CFM International’s advanced LEAP-1B engine was simultaneously awarded Type Certificates by both the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for entry into commercial service in 2017. CFM is the only engine manufacturer to gain dual original certification from both agencies, rather one lead agency issuing a
Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announced the delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft. The aircraft is the first of a number of A320neo sale and leasebacks contracted with IndiGo and brings the number of aircraft leased by Avolon to IndiGo to 21. Avolon’s future commitment to new technology aircraft includes a further 99
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) announced the delivery of a leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its new Thai airline customer NewGen Airways to expand the carrier’s fleet. A second leased 737-800 aircraft is also scheduled for delivery later this month. Both aircraft feature split scimitar winglets which reduce fuel burn by up to 2.3% on
Werner Aero Services announced today that it has acquired another B737NG aircraft, MSN33879, powered by CFM56-7B engines. This nine years old aircraft was last operated by ANA airlines in Japan. The aircraft will soon enter its disassembly process and components will become available to support Werner’s growing B737 customer base around the world.
An ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft will embark on a demo-tour of the United States and Canada from May 2nd to May 13th. The newest ATR-600 series aircraft will make stops in Toronto, Chicago, White Plains, Hyannis, Washington D.C., Charlotte, Dallas, Seattle and Cincinnati. The aircraft will also be featured on static display at the Regional
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Airbus A350-900 for ETOPS (Extended-range Twin engine aircraft Operations) ‘beyond 180 minutes’ diversion time. This approval means that when the first FAA-affiliated operators start to take delivery of their A350s in 2017 they will be able to serve new direct non-limiting routings, compared with a standard
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 has marked a key achievement after completing high altitude flight testing in La Paz, Bolivia. It’s the first international trip for the 737 MAX flight-test fleet. The airport’s 13,300-foot (4,050-meter) altitude tested the MAX’s capability to take off and land at high altitudes, which can affect overall airplane performance. “The
Kapco Global and Avio-Diepen have announced their intent to join forces to form one of the world’s leading independent aerospace distributor. Along with a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, the two companies will offer its suppliers and customers more capabilities, greater global reach and more local support – all while continuing to provide the
