Aircraft & Engines

Italian electrical transmission grid operator Terna has taken delivery of two Airbus Helicopters AS350 B3e rotorcraft to perform surveillance and maintenance support for power lines that deliver electricity throughout the country. These two Ecureuil family helicopters were delivered by Airbus Helicopter’s long term Italian distributor, Aersud Elicotteri, who won Terna’s tender and will retrofit some

AWAS has acquired one new A320 passenger aircraft from an airline who had placed an order directly with the manufacturer, and has delivered the aircraft on long-term lease with existing customer Jetstar Pacific Airlines. Jetstar Pacific will put the aircraft into commercial operation in early November after installing end-of-wing sharklets. The aircraft will be used

SF Airlines placed an order for an undisclosed number of 767-300ER passenger-to-freighter conversions (Boeing Converted Freighters). SF Airlines, a subsidiary of Shenzhen, China-based delivery services company SF Express, will accept its first redelivered 767 in the second half of 2015. The 767 Boeing Converted Freighter offers an intercontinental range capability well-suited to the mid-sized freighter

Kunming Airlines, based at Changshui International Airport in the capital city of Yunnan province, has committed to purchase 10 737s, including four Next-Generation 737-700s and six 737 MAX airplanes. The commitment, valued at $897m at current list prices, is subject to the approval of the Chinese government and will be posted on Boeing’s Orders &

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings announced the placement of two incremental Boeing 747 freighters into ACMI service. The two aircraft, a 747-8F and a 747-400F, will be operated in Polar Air Cargo Worldwide’s express network under an ACMI arrangement for the benefit of DHL Express, the world’s leading international express shipping company, and Polar’s other customers.

Amentum, the Dublin based commercial aircraft leasing company, has renewed the leases of four E190s with KLM Cityhopper B.V. The leases were extended for four years. The aircraft (MSNs 19000250, 19000279, 19000322, 19000326) are owned by Global Aircraft Fund I. Amentum is the exclusive Investment & Divestment Advisor, Asset & Lease Manager and Remarketing Agent

FLY Leasing, a global lessor of modern commercial jet aircraft, has signed agreements with a leading Asian airline to purchase and lease back three new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. FLY has delivered the first aircraft, with the two remaining aircraft due for delivery during the current quarter.

Embraer’s Legacy 500 executive jet was granted FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification during a ceremony at the National Business Aviation Association Conference and Exhibition, in Orlando, Florida. This approval enables entry into service of the aircraft in the United States and in countries that require such certification.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industrie (MHI) and Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation held a rollout ceremony for the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet), a next-generation regional jet, at the Komaki Minami Plant of MHI’s Nagoya Aerospace Systems Works in Aichi Prefecture. After unveiling Japan’s first jet aircraft, MHI and Mitsubishi Aircraft are now ready to proceed toward the MRJ’s first

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing group, issued a trading update for the third quarter of 2014. Avolon took delivery of 8 owned and 1 managed aircraft and sold 2 aircraft in the period. Avolon also committed to acquire six Boeing 787 Dreamliners and, as a launch customer, 15 Airbus A330neos, ending the period with an