Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Air Inuit reported that they are working together on a passenger-to-freighter conversion for the Q300 turboprop aircraft. The freighter will include a large cargo door. Dorval, Québec-based Air Inuit, a long-time operator of Q300 aircraft has championed this modification and will be the launch customer for the conversion. In support of
Waypoint Leasing (Ireland) has closed a multi-aircraft agreement with DRF Luftrettung (DRF), one of the largest non-profit air rescue services in Germany, for the purchase and leaseback of two Airbus H135P2 helicopters. Both helicopters will operate in Germany, supporting civilian emergency medical services (“EMS”). Dr. Hans Eyrich, CEO of DRF, said, “As we plan for
Rolls-Royce and Enstrom Helicopter Corporation have signed a new agreement to provide Rolls-Royce M250 engines for the versatile 480B helicopter. The 480B is Enstrom’s flagship turbine helicopter, known for its combination of safety, stability, comfort and value. The five-seat aircraft serves as a military trainer, and is well suited for law enforcement, emergency medical and
Thai Aviation Services decided to renew its existing fleet of commercial helicopters with five Sikorsky S-76D medium lift and two S-92 heavy lift aircraft. Selection of an all-new Sikorsky aircraft fleet will enable the Bangkok-based operator to continue its track record of providing safe, reliable helicopter transportation to oil and gas customers in the Gulf
Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB in Toulouse, France, becoming the fifth operator of the all-new widebody airliner. The A350 XWB will form the backbone of Singapore Airlines’ future mid-size widebody fleet. Singapore Airlines’ aircraft is configured in a premium three class layout with 253 seats, comprising 42 Business Class, 24
Pratt & Whitney Canada reported the latest entry into service of a full authority digital electronic control (FADEC)-equipped turboshaft engine. The newest engine to feature the system is the PW210A powering Finmeccanica’s AW169, which joins the PW210S on Sikorsky’s S-76D and the PT6C-67E on Airbus Helicopters’ H175 – the first PT6 engine to be equipped
Waypoint Leasing (Ireland), an independent global helicopter leasing company, has closed a multi-aircraft agreement with Bristow Group for the purchase and leaseback of three AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters. All three helicopters will operate offshore in crew change and limited Search and Rescue roles, on long-term contract in Guyana. Waypoint’s portfolio includes more than 120 aircraft with
In the face of a slower global economic growth environment and increased volatility in oil and gas-related markets, the helicopter industry is reacting with a cautious outlook for near-term new purchases. In its 18th annual Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchase Outlook, Honeywell forecasts 4,300 to 4,800 civilian-use helicopters will be delivered from 2016 to 2020, roughly
Skyworld Aviation has arranged a long term ACMI agreement between Danish Air Transport (DAT) of Denmark and Sunrise Airways of Haiti. The aircraft, an ATR 42-320 (serial number 112), is due to start operations in early March and the contract will continue into late 2017. Sunrise Airways currently operates a fleet of three 19 seat
China Development Bank Financial Leasing took delivery of the first Boeing Next-Generation 737 from the lessor’s order book. It marks the first of 30 Boeing 737NG CDB Leasing has on order. The Next-Generation 737-800 delivered to China Eastern Airlines features the airlines’ refreshed interior and the signature elements of Boeing’s innovative Sky Interior with modern
