Boeing announced on Monday, January 29, that it is retracting its request for a crucial safety exemption, potentially hindering US regulators’ efforts to expedite the certification process for the upcoming 737 MAX 7. This move comes as a repercussion of the ongoing crisis surrounding the aircraft manufacturer. In the wake of a distressing mid-air cabin
StandardAero’s San Antonio facility has delivered its milestone 200th Rolls-Royce RB211-535 turbofan engine, less than five years after inducting its first powerplant. StandardAero provides RB211-535 maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services in support of the global fleet of Boeing 757 aircraft, serving the needs of cargo and passenger operators worldwide. StandardAero entered into a life-of-type
As part of the state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to India, Akasa Air and CFM International have jointly revealed an agreement for the acquisition of CFM LEAP-1B engines to power 150 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes. The announcement follows the recent declaration of the sale of these aircraft. This comprehensive agreement encompasses spare engines
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has reached an agreement with Turkish Airlines for the lease of ten new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to deliver in 2025. Commenting on the agreement, Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, said, “We are delighted to further deepen our already strong and long-term relationship with Turkish Airlines
Against the backdrop of improved market conditions in 2023, Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has reported a year of stability and recovery for the majority of the world’s airlines. JSA’s strategic initiatives during this period included the expansion of its fleet, with the addition of 32 aircraft through sale and leaseback as well as finance lease
SMBC Aviation Capital has reported the delivery of one Airbus A320-271NX aircraft (MSN 11786) to JetSMART Airlines. The aircraft was delivered while located at the Airbus delivery centre in Mobile, Alabama. This is the fourth of five aircraft contracted between SMBC Aviation Capital Limited and JetSMART Airlines (two A320neos plus three A321neos) from the company’s
Aircraft lessor Azorra delivered the first two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to Royal Jordanian Airlines at a ceremony at Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos on January 22, which was followed by an arrival celebration in Amman, Jordan, hosted by Royal Jordanian Airlines on January 25. The full agreement, announced in May 2023, is for
On Wednesday, January 24, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) put a stop to Boeing’s planned expansion of its 737 Max aircraft production. However, the regulatory body granted approval for the return of Boeing’s Max 9 to service, nearly three weeks after a door plug incident during an Alaska Airlines flight. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker emphasised
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) ordered 42 new H145 helicopters at the end of 2023, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, with deliveries set to start in 2024. Of these 42 helicopters, 36 are destined for the French rescue and emergency response agency, Sécurité Civile, while the French law enforcement agency, Gendarmerie Nationale, will
European carrier easyJet has ordered CFM LEAP-1A engines to power a fleet of 157 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including 56 A320neos and 101 A321neos, which will be delivered from 2029, along with spare engines and a multi-year services agreement. The aircraft order was announced in December 2023. This latest order strengthens a successful partnership of more
