Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed an agreement with FLY91 for the lease of two ATR 72-600 aircraft. These planes are set to be delivered in 2024 and will mark the initial additions to FLY91’s fleet. FLY91, a regional carrier, aims to improve air connectivity from smaller towns in India, specifically tier 2 and tier
Airstream International Group (Airstream) has reported the successful sale of two Do328-110 aircraft, bearing serial numbers 3098 and 3101, along with a spare engine and a comprehensive package of spare parts to Deutsche Aircraft, acting on behalf of Loganair. This transaction marks a significant milestone in Loganair’s ongoing fleet renewal strategy, aimed at replacing its
Rolls-Royce has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for a TotalCare® maintenance agreement with Taiwanese airline EVA Air for 36 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines that will power 18 new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement provides the airline with predictability as well as a known cost for the services and maintenance of the fleet. This will
In December 2023, SKY express, a Greek airline, added an ATR 72-600 to its fleet as part of a firm order for two new aircraft from the IOGR group. This represents a significant milestone in SKY express’ growth journey, as the airline expands its regional fleet from six to eight ATR 72-600s and six ATR-500s,
NASA and Lockheed Martin have officially introduced the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, marking a significant milestone in aviation. NASA’s objective with this unique experimental aircraft is to collect data that has the potential to revolutionise air travel by enabling the development of a new generation of commercial aircraft capable of flying faster than the speed
Delta Air Lines (Delta) will add 20 new Airbus A350-1000 wide-body aircraft, as it continues to refresh and streamline its fleet while improving fuel efficiency and providing a world-class in-flight experience. Delta currently operates 28 A350-900s. Following this latest announcement, Delta has an orderbook for 36 next-gen A350 aircraft, bringing the A350 fleet to over
Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, has taken delivery of a Boeing 777 Freighter which it will operate on behalf of its customer MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, under a long-term ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) agreement. Atlas Air now operates four 777 Freighters worldwide on behalf of MSC, enhancing the shipping
Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft to 87 customers around the world in 2023, demonstrating strong performance despite a complex operating environment. The Commercial Aircraft business registered 2,319 gross new orders (2,094 net). As a result, its 2023 year end backlog stood at 8,598 aircraft. In 2023, Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft business had a successful year, with
Swiss aviation startup, Sirius Aviation AG has officially announced the launch of the revolutionary Sirius Jet – the world’s first hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft. A game-changing aircraft, crafted in collaboration with BMW’s Designworks and Sauber Group, this marks a major milestone in sustainable aviation, emphasising the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and safety. The Sirius Jet
Supernal LLC – Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company – has unveiled S-A2, its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle product concept at CES 2024. The pilot-plus-four-passenger vehicle marks the latest milestone in Supernal’s roadmap to commercialise safe, efficient and affordable everyday passenger air travel. S-A2 builds on the company’s vision concept,
