Boeing has completed the first 787-9 Dreamliner. The second member of the super-efficient 787 family rolled out of the Everett, Wash., factory on August 24th to the flight line, where teams are preparing it to fly later this summer. At 20 feet (6 m) longer than the 787-8, the 787-9 will extend the 787 family
GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS) announced it delivered an eighth new ATR72-600 to Brazil’s Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras S/A. This leased aircraft came from GECAS’ existing order book with ATR. Three of the new ATRs leased to Azul came from GECAS’ order book. Five of the ATRs came from Azul’s order book with the
Miguel Aleman Magnani, Interjet’s CEO, presented the airline’s new aircraft, the SuperJet 100, which incorporates the latest technology of the European continent and which will be used to serve the medium-density routes in Mexico. Aleman Magnani explained that this aircraft provides the highest standards of quality and comfort in the worldwide commercial aviation and that
On August 22, 2013, the Aviation Register of the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC AR) issued a Supplement to the Type Certificate for RRJ100-95LR aircraft — Long Range version of Sukhoi Superjet 100. IAC AR confirmed the SSJ100 LR’s compliance with the Interstate Aviation Committee’s current aviation regulations. This will allow Russian airlines to operate the
Nordic Aviation Capital confirmed that it has sold one ATR 72-212, MSN 349 to Hawaii Island Air. Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of commercial jet and turboprop aircraft.
Adria Airways has just completed the sale of one of their CRJ-200s to the Kazakhstan airline, SCAT Air Company of Shykment, Kazakhstan. The 2005-vintage aircraft, serial number 8010, is powered by General Electric CF34-3B1 engines. The deal was arranged by Cabot Aviation.
OHI Group took delivery of three AW139 helicopters equipped for offshore transportation on August 8th, 2013 at the AgustaWestland Philadelphia factory in the USA. The aircraft are now being self ferried from Philadelphia to Brazil where they will enter service later this month. This latest delivery brings the total number of AW139 helicopters in service
Boeing delivered the first 787 Dreamliner to Mexico City-based Aeromexico. The airplane is the first of nine 787-8 airplanes that Aeromexico will operate, including five on lease from ILFC. The airline will operate a total of 19 Dreamliners, including 10 787-9 models ordered last year.
International Airlines Group (IAG) has secured firm orders and options for up to 220 Airbus A320 family shorthaul aircraft – up to 120 of these for its subsidiary Vueling. The new aircraft will enable the Barcelona-based airline to replace some of its existing A320 fleet and expand its business. The Vueling agreement comprises 62 firm
AWAS has entered into an agreement with Sunwing Airlines to place a second new 737-800 aircraft on long term lease with the airline. This aircraft will come from AWAS’ existing new order pipeline. Sunwing Airlines is a Canadian high frills, low cost airline.
