Vanilla Air, Japan’s newest low-cost carrier has taken delivery of its first A320 in Toulouse, France, on lease from AWAS. The airline will start commercial services on December 20th from Narita International Airport to Okinawa and Taipei, gradually expanding services to Sapporo and Seoul (Incheon) and international holiday resort destinations. Vanilla Air’s A320 is configured
Reliance Aircraft International, Austin, TX acquired ex-JETAIRFLY 767-300ER (24844) and ex-US AIRWAYS 737-400 (24548) for disassembly. Terry Hix, President, states that RAI continues to focus on diversification of its inventory to support the global customer base. Founded in 2011, RAI has acquired 13 aircraft to date by purchase or consignment and is scheduled to double
The second Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner completed a successful 4-hour, 18-minute first flight on November 7th. As the only 787-9 test airplane to be fitted with elements of the passenger interior, ZB002 will test systems such as the environmental control system in addition to avionics and other aspects of airplane performance. Boeing has conducted a series
On November 6, 2013 the third Sukhoi Superjet 100 for the Mexican airline Interjet landed in Toluca (Mexico) to join the other two SSJ100 already in service with the airline. The aircraft was rolled out from SuperJet International’s hangar in Venice (Italy) upon completion of customization and technical acceptance procedure on November 5, 2013. On
The Peruvian Interior Ministry has received the first of four twin-engine Eurocopter EC145 helicopters that are set to modernize the fleet of the National Police of Peru. These new aircraft—the first units of this model to reach Peru—will be stationed at the Police Aviation Unit’s main base, from where they will perform public security missions
The Philippine Air Force has signed a contract for eight AW109 Power light twin helicopters. These aircraft will be used to perform a range of duties including homeland security, armed reconnaissance and close support. Deliveries will start in 2014. The contract also includes initial logistics support and training for aircrew and maintenance personnel.
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation division of the Libra Group, has delivered a new AugustaWestland AW139 helicopter to SFS Aviation in Asia. SFS Aviation, the first operator of the AW139 in Thailand, has leased the helicopter as part of a medium-term commitment, and it will be used to provide offshore support services to a
Apollo Aviation Group (“Apollo Aviation”), a multi-strategy aviation investment manager, has contracted to purchase 38 aircraft and eleven engines amounting to US$570m since inception for its second aviation fund, Sciens Aviation Special Opportunities Investment Fund II (SASOF II). The purchases approved by SASOF II Investment Committee this year include, but are not limited to, 12
Tigerair of Singapore unveiled the first A320 aircraft to be retrofitted in Asia with Sharklets. Five A320s have already been delivered to Tigerair with Sharklet-ready wings, with the retrofit work being undertaken by Sepang Aircraft Engineering in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Boeing and Air Europa celebrated the Spanish carrier’s 25th direct delivery of a Next-Generation 737-800. Air Europa showcased the latest addition to its fleet at a special event at its base on the Spanish island of Mallorca.
