The Boeing 737 MAX 8 took to the skies for the first time on January 29th. The 737 MAX program achieved the milestone on schedule which begins a comprehensive flight-test program leading to certification and delivery. With the latest technology LEAP-1B engines from CFM International and Boeing-designed Advanced Technology winglets, the first member of the
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) took delivery of the first 777-300ER (Extended Range). The latest addition to SWISS’ fleet touched down in Zurich on January 29th, following a non-stop 4,545 nautical miles (8,418 kilometers) delivery flight from Boeing’s Everett Delivery Center in Everett, WA. The 777-300ER is the new flagship of SWISS’ long-haul fleet and
ANA Holdings has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus covering the firm order of three A380s. With this milestone order for Airbus, ANA Group has joined the customer base for the world’s largest passenger aircraft and will become the first Japanese airline to operate the type. ANA Group will take delivery of the aircraft from
Iran officials have signed two agreements with Airbus covering new aircraft orders and a comprehensive civil aviation co-operation package. Iran Air has signed an agreement with Airbus for the acquisition of the full range of new Airbus airliners (73 widebodies and 45 single aisle). This includes pilot and maintenance training and support services to help
Apollo Aviation Group, a multi-strategy aviation investment manager, reported that as of December 31st, 2015, it had purchased (including contracted to purchase) 31 aircraft and two engines in the preceding twelve months. All the flight equipment purchased are in-production models and include aircraft from the Airbus A320ceo family and Boeing 737-800s. Two-thirds of the flight
PEMCO World Air Services (PEMCO) has redelivered a 737-400 Combi aircraft, MSN 27232 registration C-FFNC, to First Air, Canada’s foremost Arctic and remote region air carrier. Previously PEMCO converted two 737 Combi’s for First Air. As the third conversion project for the Ottawa-based carrier since 2014, this versatile, PEMCO-built Combi will be providing a unique
Gulf Air decided to convert its 16 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners on order to 787-9s as part of its long-term, twin-aisle fleet strategy and expansion. The value of the airplanes is US$4.2bn at current list prices. “I am delighted that we have arrived at mutually agreeable solutions with Boeing and can now successfully restructure our order
Four new long-haul planes will expand Condor’s and Thomas Cook Airlines UK’s fleet from May 2016. Three Boeing 767-300ERs will be added to Condor’s current 13 airplanes of this type. Thomas Cook Airlines UK is also counting on a reliable model with an additional Airbus A330-200: This new arrival is the seventh A330. The first
As part of its fleet renewal strategy, Gulf Air has announced a firm order of 29 A320neo Family. The new order includes 17 A321neo and 12 A320neo of which 10 A320neo have been confirmed in 2012. The contract was signed on January 21st, at the Bahrain International Airshow. Gulf Air currently operates 28 Airbus aircraft
K5 Aviation GmbH of Germany has firmed up a previously announced commitment for an Airbus ACJ319neo, adding to the growing number of orders for the newest private jet family, which includes the ACJ320neo launched in 2015. The ACJ319neo will be operated by K5 Aviation, which will be the first to fly the new type. K5
