LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) has announced plans to incorporate the Embraer E195-E2 into its fleet to bolster operational flexibility and support network expansion. The airline will lease three new E195-E2 aircraft from Azorra, underscoring its dedication to sustainable growth by integrating the 25% more efficient E2 into its operations. The first aircraft is scheduled to
Lilium, the creator of the eVTOL Lilium Jet, has unveiled its collaboration with advanced air mobility (AAM) operator UrbanLink to deploy Lilium Jets in South Florida. As part of the agreement, UrbanLink will procure 20 Lilium Jets, with pre-delivery payments scheduled, becoming the inaugural airline in the U.S. fully dedicated to integrating eVTOL aircraft into
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), a provider of medium wide-body cargo aircraft leasing, air cargo transportation, and associated services, has revealed an agreement to operate ten additional Boeing 767 freighters for Amazon.com Services in the Amazon Air network, by the conclusion of 2024. The operating agreement, under which ATSG’s airlines will operate these aircraft, will
India’s premier airline, IndiGo, has confirmed an order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant expansion in its international network towards long-haul destinations. India, boasting the title of the world’s fastest-growing major aviation market, stands on the cusp of an imminent surge in international travel, propelled by economic advancement and escalating household incomes. The
The next-generation aviation start-up MightyFly asserts that it is the first company to be developing a large, autonomous eVTOL cargo drone, has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a flight corridor. This approval marks a significant achievement for MightyFly, signifying a notable advancement in the realm of drone delivery services. The newly
ATR announced the signature of a firm order for 10 ATR 72-600s with Avation PLC. Deliveries are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, showcasing Avation’s long-term vision and confidence in the relevance of ATR’s products to serve the regional aviation market. The agreement is further complemented by 24 purchase rights, extending until 2034. This order represents another significant development in the
Embraer has achieved a new delivery milestone on the world’s favoured small, narrow-body aircraft programme: the handover of the 1800th E-Jet production aircraft. The latest E190-E2, owned by Azorra, was delivered to Royal Jordanian Airlines today at Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos, Brazil. E-Jets have achieved worldwide success in the fleets of 90
CDB Aviation, an entirely owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CDB Leasing), has finalised the acquisition of four Airbus aircraft from Avolon. The acquired assets include one A330-900, two A321neo and one A320ceo aircraft, featuring both fixed and floating rate leases with CDB Aviation’s current and new airline clientele. “We
Bombardier has disclosed that its customer NetJets has emerged as the previously undisclosed purchaser of 12 Challenger 3500 aircraft. Initially announced in December 2023, the transaction, pegged at US$326.4 million based on prevailing list prices, could potentially surpass US$6 billion if all optional 232 Challenger 3500 jets are eventually acquired. This procurement further enhances NetJets’
Specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has finalised a sales agreement for an additional eight aircraft with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). This portfolio of aircraft, comprising one Dash 8-400 and seven E190s, will expand TrueNoord’s fleet of new and young in-production turboprop and regional jets to 94 aircraft. The transaction encompasses four aircraft operating in the
