Emirates Airline selects Cirrus Aircraft SR22 for Flight Training Academy fleet

November 10, 2015

Emirates Flight Training Academy, the flight training program operated by Emirates airline, selected the technologically advanced SR22 for its primary training aircraft. A fleet of twenty-two (22) Cirrus SR22 aircraft will lead pilot training at Al Maktoum International-Dubai World Central Airport in support of the Emirates’ National Cadet Pilot Programme. The partnership marks the latest

Vietjet to expand its fleet with order for 30 additional A321s

November 10, 2015

Vietnamese carrier Vietjet has placed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 30 more A321s (9 A321ceo and 21 A321neo). Vietjet first took to the skies at the end of 2011 and now operates a fleet of 29 A320 Family aircraft including three A321s, on a network covering Vietnam and a growing number

Etihad Airways signs engine agreements with GE for Boeing 777 Freighters

November 10, 2015

Etihad Airways signed an agreement with GE for GE90-115B engines to power its two Boeing 777 Freighters. Along with the new engines, Etihad Airways also signed a 12-year OnPoint solution services agreement for the new GE90 engines. The new engines and OnPoint solution agreement are valued at more than US$475m engine list price and over

Emirates signs US$16bn engine services deal with GE Aviation

November 9, 2015

Emirates signed a $16 billion (USD) OnPointSM solution agreement with GE Aviation for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the GE9X engines that will power the airline’s fleet of 150 Boeing 777X aircraft over a period of 12 years. This is Emirates’ largest single engine MRO contract to date. Emirates also signed a 12-year

Embraer releases market forecast for the 70 to 130 seats segment in the Middle East

November 9, 2015

According to the global Embraer Market Outlook for the 70 to 130-seat capacity segment for the next 20 years, released by the Company in June, the market will demand 6,350 new jets in this category, which is valued at US$300bn over that period. Embraer projects market deliveries of 2,250 units in the 70 to 90-seat

airBaltic new Bombardier CS300 aircraft operator

November 9, 2015

Riga, Latvia-based Air Baltic Corporation will be the first customer to operate the CS300 aircraft when it takes delivery in the second half of 2016. The Latvian flag carrier has 13 CS300 aircraft on firm order and retains options for seven CS300 aircraft.“Bombardier’s CS300 airliners are integral to the execution of airBaltic’s business development strategy

IAG converts four A330s and 15 A320neo aircraft into firm orders

November 9, 2015

The Board of the International Airlines Group (IAG) has firmed up orders for 19 additional widebody and single aisle aircraft (2 A330-200s, 2 A330-300s and 15 A320neos). This latest agreement with IAG and its airlines takes their cumulative Airbus orders to a total of nearly 470 aircraft. The two A330-200s will be assigned to Iberia

Philippine Airlines selects Pratt & Whitney's PurePower engines for A320neo Family aircraft

November 9, 2015

Philippine Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Pratt & Whitney to power its order of 15 firm plus 15 purchase right A321neo aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2017. The PurePower engine family has completed more than 23,000 hours and 40,000 cycles of testing. As the first airline in Asia, Philippine Airlines

Boeing, Jet Airways confirm order for 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes

November 9, 2015

Boeing and Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, announced an order for 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes at the 2015 Dubai Airshow. The announcement marks the largest order in Jet Airways’ history and supports the airline’s replacement strategy to have the most modern and environmentally progressive airplane fleet. The order, previously attributed to an unidentified

Embraer and Emirates signs Phenom 100E order for flight training

November 9, 2015

Embraer Executive Jets and Emirates Flight Training Academy signed a contract for up to 10 Phenom 100E entry-level jets. The signing ceremony took place on the first day of the Dubai Airshow. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2017. The aircraft will be used for flight training purposes to meet the present and future demand

Aircraft & Engines

Emirates Airline selects Cirrus Aircraft SR22 for Flight Training Academy fleet

Vietjet to expand its fleet with order for 30 additional A321s

Etihad Airways signs engine agreements with GE for Boeing 777 Freighters

Emirates signs US$16bn engine services deal with GE Aviation

Embraer releases market forecast for the 70 to 130 seats segment in the Middle East

airBaltic new Bombardier CS300 aircraft operator

IAG converts four A330s and 15 A320neo aircraft into firm orders

Philippine Airlines selects Pratt & Whitney's PurePower engines for A320neo Family aircraft

Boeing, Jet Airways confirm order for 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes

Embraer and Emirates signs Phenom 100E order for flight training

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