Embraer delivered 21 jets to the commercial aviation market and 30 to the business aviation market, for a total of 51 aircraft. The number is 50% higher than in the same period last year, when 34 aircraft were delivered – 19 commercial and 15 executive jets. On September 30th, 2015, the company’s backlog totaled US$22.8bn.
Boeing reported that Taipei-based EVA Airways intends to purchase up to 24 787-10 Dreamliners and two additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners, which is valued at more than US$8bn at current list prices. EVA Airways will join the 787-10 launch customer team and will be one of the first airlines in the world to introduce the
The turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has obtained European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for its passenger-cargo “combi” version of the ATR 72-600. The new cabin configuration of the aircraft allows combining increased cargo volume for over 19 m² in volume and nearly 3,000 kg in weight with up to 44 passenger seats section. By replacing
Bombardier’s all-new CS100 aircraft has successfully completed over 90% of the certification program and is now in the final stage of flight testing that will include a few weeks of function and reliability tests. Bombardier also confirmed that production ramp-up is underway, including the first aircraft for launch operator, SWISS.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has selected Airbus’ newly launched Ultra-Long Range version of the A350-900 for non-stop flights to the US. Under an amendment to the carrier’s existing order for 63 A350-900s, seven of the aircraft will now be delivered with an Ultra-Long Range capability for flights of up to 19 hours. In addition, the carrier
Embraer released at the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) Annual General Assembly, held in Berlin, Germany, its market outlook for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The Company forecasts that these markets will demand 1,540 new aircraft deliveries in the 70 to 130-seat jet segment (valued at some US$72bn at list prices) over
In a transaction arranged by Skyworld Aviation, Estonian Air took delivery of two CRJ 700 aircraft. Serial number 10085 (ES-ACF) was delivered on October 2nd and serial number 10083 (ES-ACE) on October 9th. Both CRJ 700’s are already in service with the Estonian airline alongside three existing CRJ 900’s. The aircraft are owned by Regional
Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, issued an update for the third quarter of 2015 (‘Q3’). Avolon delivered eight aircraft in Q3 valued at US$346m and sold seven aircraft during Q3. Avolon’s total owned, managed and committed fleet at September 30th, 2015 was 258 aircraft, an increase of 14% year-on-year. Business activity: Avolon committed to
Monarch Aircraft Engineering completed a number of back to back heavy maintenance checks for a major German cargo airline. MAEL carried out scheduled heavy maintenance including various modifications, repairs and out of phase tasks on a total of three aircraft for the German cargo airlines A300-600 aircraft at its London Luton Airport facility.
FLY Leasing, a global leader in aircraft leasing, has acquired a Boeing 737-800 aircraft in a sale and leaseback transaction with a European airline with which FLY has a long-standing relationship.
