Boeing and flydubai finalized an order for 75 737 MAX 8s and 11 Next-Generation 737-800s, valued at $8.8bn at list prices. In addition, the airline retains purchase rights for 25 more 737 MAXs. The order was first announced as a commitment at the 2013 Dubai Airshow, making it Boeing’s largest single-aisle airplane order in the
Cathay Pacific Airways ordered three GE90-115B-powered 777-300ERs and one GEnx-2B-powered 747-8 Freighter. Cathay Pacific also signed a 15-year OnPoint solution agreement to cover the maintenance, repair and overhaul of these engines. This order follows the decision from Cathay Pacific to become Asia-Pacific’s first 777X customer with orders for 21 GE9X-powered Boeing 777-9X aircraft.
Bombardier Aerospace has received a firm order for 10 Challenger business jets from an undisclosed customer. The order includes five Challenger 300 jets and five Challenger 605 jets. The transaction is valued at approximately $280m, based on the 2013 list price for typically equipped aircraft. Bombardier also secured a firm order for 10 Challenger 350
Boeing and Air Algerie announced a commitment for eight Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes. When finalized, the order will be worth $724m at list prices and will be posted to the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website. This latest announcement represents a key part of the airline’s continued fleet renewal and expansion.
On Thursday January 2nd 2014 Airbus rolled-out its third A350 XWB flight-test aircraft, MSN2, from the paint shop in Toulouse, marking yet another successful milestone on the path to entry-into-service in Q4 2014. As well as featuring a distinctive “Carbon” signature livery to reflect its primary construction from advanced materials, this aircraft is also the
Zhejiang Loong Airlines, based in Hangzhou, capital city of Zhejiang province in Eastern China, has signed its first purchase agreement with Airbus, for 20 A320 Family aircraft, including 11 A320ceo and nine A320neo, becoming the lastest Airbus customer. The agreement follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in September at the Beijing Airshow. In addition
Emirates Airline and Airbus have completed discussions and signed the firm contract for 50 additional A380s originally announced at the Dubai Airshow on 17th November 2013. The contract documents were finalised by Tim Clark, Emirates Airline President, during a visit to Airbus’ Headquarters in Toulouse, France. Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said on the occasion:
Boeing set a company record in 2013 for the most commercial airplanes delivered in a single year with 648. The company’s unfilled commercial orders stood at 5,080 at the end of the year. Boeing also booked 1,531 gross commercial orders in 2013 and 1,355 net commercial orders in 2013, the second-largest number in company history.
Air Algerie, one of the biggest North African operators, signed a purchase agreement for three new ATR 72-600s. The contract value is $74.1m at current list price. The entry into service is expected from end 2014 through 2015. When delivered, the 68 seat new-comers will join an existing ATR fleet at the airline that currently
Embraer Executive Jets’ newest aircraft, the Legacy 450, made a successful first flight on December 28th. Embraer test pilots Eduardo Camelier and Eugênio Cará, supported by flight test engineer Carlos Kobayashi, flew the aircraft for one hour and thirty-five minutes, conducting the evaluation of handling and performance characteristics.
