Boeing has delivered the first of four 787 Dreamliners to TAAG Angola Airlines, featuring the airline’s new livery. The fuel-efficient 787-9 will support TAAG’s fleet modernisation strategy and enhance its long-haul operations, enabling the airline to connect more passengers and cargo to Angola using one of the industry’s most advanced commercial aircraft. The airline’s first
GE Aerospace has announced the successful completion of initial ground runs for the T901 engine on a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter at Sikorsky’s West Palm Beach facility. This milestone marks a key advancement in the improved turbine engine programme’s Black Hawk testing. The ground runs validated the performance of all critical systems, including fuel,
Airbus Helicopters achieved significant progress in 2024, recording 455 gross orders (net: 450) from 182 customers across 42 countries, demonstrating steady market growth. Delivering 361 helicopters during the year, the company secured a preliminary 57% share of the civil and parapublic market. The Super Puma programme excelled across civil, parapublic and military markets, with 58
SkyWorks Holdings (Skyworks) has announced a series of completed transactions and new engagements during the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting its growing influence across its advisory and asset management platforms. Among its latest engagements, the company is advising a prominent North American network airline on a potential acquisition of on-lease aircraft. Additionally, SkyWorks is working
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has announced the signing of a definitive agreement with K2 Aviation, a specialist investor in mid- to end-of-life aircraft. The deal involves the sale of seven Airbus and Boeing aircraft currently leased to six airline customers. As part of the agreement, DAE will also provide ongoing servicing for the assets sold.
Broward Aviation Services (BAS), a specialised aircraft parts provider, has acquired a Boeing 737NG aircraft (MSN 32798) from AerCap. The dismantling of the aircraft, previously operated by South Korean carrier t’way Air, will take place at the AerCap Materials facility at Greenwood-Leflore County Airport in Mississippi and will be completed by mid-February. Approximately 800 desirable
Falko has released a summary of its Q4 and full-year 2024 portfolio activity, highlighting robust performance and increased transaction volumes. In Q4 2024, Falko expanded its portfolio by adding nine aircraft through the completion of the E-Jet portfolio acquisition from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). Concurrently, the company sold 12 aircraft and two CF34 engines, including
Avincis, a global leader in emergency aerial services and Europe’s largest provider, has secured a seven-year contract to operate Italy’s fleet of 18 Canadair CL-415 aircraft. With over 20 years of experience in firefighting services in Italy, Avincis will continue managing the world’s largest fleet of Canadairs CL-415s , which are owned by the Italian
Lufthansa Group has announced the allocation of 40 brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to its value carrier, Eurowings. The phased integration of these modern short- and medium-haul jets will position Eurowings as one of the operators of the youngest fleets in European aviation. This decision provides Eurowings with state-of-the-art jets equipped with highly efficient engines
Challenge Group announced at a press conference at its headquarters in Malta last week, its leasing of two additional Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters from AerCap. This makes Challenge Group the first European operator of these aircraft, often referred to as the “Big Twins.” These passenger-to-freighter conversions are distinguished by their enhanced cargo capacity and superior
