Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, placed a third Boeing 747 Freighter into ACMI service for Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates. The 747-400 freighter will be operated by Atlas Air on behalf of Etihad Cargo, the cargo arm of the airline,
Boeing and Air Canada announced an order of two additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The order, previously listed as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website, is valued at US$660m at list prices. Air Canada currently operates 23 777s, including 17 777-300ERs and six 777-200LRs (Long Range).
China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC), the leading independent aircraft operating lessor in China, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 100 A320 Family aircraft. The commitment comprises 74 A320neo, 16 A320ceo and 10 A321ceo. Including this new commitment, CALC’s total order tally with Airbus stands at 140 A320 Family aircraft. The A320neo
Surf Air took delivery of PC-12 NG serial number 1490, at Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd’s facility in Broomfield, Colorado. The aircraft, sporting Surf Air’s unique new fleet paint scheme, is the first of fifteen firm aircraft the membership-based airline ordered from Pilatus earlier this year. This newest aircraft joins a fleet of three “Legacy” PC-12s
Waypoint Leasing, a leading global helicopter leasing company, has reached an agreement with First Reserve, the largest global private equity and infrastructure investment firm exclusively focused on energy, to acquire a portfolio of 31 in-demand, new technology aircraft. The portfolio includes 18 AgustaWestland AW139s, 11 Sikorsky S-92s and two Sikorsky S76C++ aircraft models. All aircraft
Airstream International Group has arranged the dry lease of a second ATR72-500, MSN585 (PK-KSD), to Kalstar Aviation of Indonesia. MSN585 was previously owned and operated by Air Dolomiti before being purchased by the lessor as part of a three aircraft package. The aircraft will enter service in the coming days on internal routes based on
Following the acquisition of MSN 157 in early September, Amedeo announced the addition of a second A380 to its owned aircraft portfolio. The aircraft bearing Manufacturer’s Serial Number (MSN) 164 was delivered yesterday at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Hamburg and was placed on a 12-year operating lease with Emirates. The financing arrangements followed a
VietJetAir’s first A320 on order from Airbus has reached a new production milestone, with the aircraft having successfully performed its first flight in Toulouse, France. Appearing in its colourful livery, the aircraft now enters the final acceptance phase prior to delivery to VietJetAir by the end of 2014. This A320 is the first of up
International Airlines Group selected CF6-80E1 engines to power eight new A330s for Iberia. This selection doubles Iberia’s CF6-80E1-powered A330 fleet to a total of 16 aircraft. The list price for the firm engine order on the eight new aircraft is valued at more than $275m. GE’s CF6 engines have been among the most utilized and
Boeing and Monarch Airlines finalized an order for 30 737 MAX 8s worth more than $3.2bn at current list prices. The order, originally announced at the Farnborough International Airshow in July when Monarch selected Boeing as its preferred bidder for fleet replacement, includes options for 15 additional 737 MAX 8s and marks the beginning of
