Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Sabena technics have reached an agreement under which the Franco-Dutch group will take full control of Barfield, the North American subsidiary of Sabena technics. The transaction should be finalized in the first half of 2014, subject to regulatory approval. Barfield was founded in 1945
SaudiGulf, a new Saudi Arabian airline wholly owned by Abdul Hadi Al Qahtani Group of Companies has signed a firm contract with Airbus for four A320ceo, to be delivered early 2015. The aircraft is equipped with Airbus “Sharklet” fuel saving wing tip devices. As one of the two airlines to obtain carrier licenses to operate
Air Lease Corporation announced a long term lease agreement with KLM (The Netherlands) for a new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with two General Electric engines, scheduled for delivery in 2016. ALC already leases Airbus A330-200, A330-300, Boeing 777 and 737-800 aircraft to KLM.
Etihad Regional announced a multi-million dollar agreement to lease four ATR 72-500 aircraft, which will see the carrier boost its regional fleet to 12 and support its rapidly expanding network. All four aircraft are scheduled for delivery between April and June 2014, with the first touching down at Geneva International Airport on April 1st. The
GE Capital Aviation Services signed a purchase-and-leaseback agreement with TUI Travel for two new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in May and June 2014 and will become the first 787 models in the GECAS fleet.
Eclipse Aerospace announced the first customer delivery of an Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet in Albuquerque, N.M. following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. Eclipse Aerospace announced the start of production of the Eclipse 550 Jet at their Albuquerque facility in June of 2012. Since then, EAI has engaged in a major effort to validate and improve
Embraer Commercial Aviation rolled out the first E175 featuring a range of aerodynamic improvements that reduce fuel burn compared to the previous production aircraft. The modifications include the introduction of a new wingtip, systems optimization, and streamlining of aerodynamic surfaces. The aircraft was presented to Embraer employees at a ceremony at the company’s São José
Indian low cost carrier SpiceJet announced the purchase of 42 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1B engines. The engine order is valued at $1.1bn at list price. SpiceJet, a long-time CFM customer, currently operates a fleet of more than 40 CFM56-7B-powered Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 and 737-900ER aircraft.
GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS) completed a purchase-and-leaseback transaction with Finnair for two Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
International express provider DHL, is adding five Boeing 737-400 aircraft to expand its service routes within the Americas as part of a multi-year service agreement with US cargo carrier Southern Air. The aircraft will provide delivery to routes in a fuel-efficient manner, in keeping with DHL’s Go Green commitment to environmental protection. The five aircraft
