SMBC Aviation Capital (SMBC) has announced the delivery of one Airbus A320-271NX aircraft (MSN 11904) to JetSMART Airlines. The aircraft was delivered while located at the Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France. This is the final of five aircraft contracted between SMBC Aviation Capital Limited and JetSMART Airlines, as part of a two A320neos plus three
SKYCO International Financial Leasing Co. (SKYCO Leasing) a state-owned enterprise belonging to China’s Guangdong Province, and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for six H175 helicopters. Entrusted by the Guangdong Provincial Government, SKYCO Leasing is in charge of leading the aviation industry development in the province. The versatile H175 helicopters acquired by SKYCO Leasing will
Airbus has showcased its fully electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype to the public, in anticipation of its inaugural flight later this year. Weighing in the two-tonne class and boasting a wingspan of approximately 12 metres, the CityAirbus is designed with an 80 km range and a cruise speed of 120 km/h, making it an ideal candidate
CFM International (CFM) has recently concluded various agreements with American Airlines (American), sealing the deal for LEAP-1B engines to propel the airline’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 10 fleet. These agreements encompass the purchase of spare engines and include a new 20-year service agreement, covering both existing and upcoming LEAP-1B engines in American’s fleet.
Textron Aviation and PT Smart Aviation (PT Smart) have signed a purchase agreement for the first Cessna SkyCourier order in Indonesia. The agreement includes a SkyCourier passenger variant and four Cessna Grand Caravan EXs with deliveries expected to begin in 2026. The agreement was signed at the Textron Aviation display at the Singapore Airshow in the Changi Exhibition Centre. With this order,
Qatar Airways Cargo’s Boeing 747F, registration A7-BGB, landed for the last time in commercial cargo service for QR Cargo as the airline fast-tracks its focus on greener flying. Arriving from Barcelona, Flight QR8807 touched down in Doha at 15:00 local time on Friday, March 1, 2024. A7-BGB joined the Qatar Airways Cargo fleet on September
National Jet Express (NJE), part of the Rex Group of Airlines, has added another aircraft to its fleet, with its latest Embraer E190 aircraft touching down in Perth, Western Australia on March 4, 2024. This aircraft will increase the NJE E190 fleet from six to seven and follows the recent introduction of NJE’s ninth De
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing have signed an agreement for the airline to purchase eight 777-9 passenger airplanes and the potential for up to 12 additional jets. Ethiopian Airlines’ selection of 777-9 jets positions the carrier as the first 777X customer in Africa and builds on its 2023 order for 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a light-sport aircraft (LSA) airworthiness exemption for the Pipistrel Velis Electro, opening up flight training in an electric aircraft within the United States. The FAA exemption allows U.S. flight schools to use the electric aircraft within their flight training programmes. The Velis Electro offers a lower-cost and more
American Airlines (American) is set to revolutionize its fleet as it announced a substantial order for 260 new aircraft, comprising 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10, and 90 Embraer E175 planes. This comprehensive procurement strategy includes options and purchase rights for an additional 193 aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s commitment
