Regional Express (Rex) has purchased seven latest generation Saab 340Bplus aircraft. The aircraft were originally operating in the Rex fleet under a lease which expired on 2nd July 2013. The acquisition was funded by Rex’s operating cash flows. The purchase brings the number of Saab 340 aircraft owned by Rex to 33.
AgustaWestland reported that the Italian Police has taken delivery of its first two AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters on schedule. These helicopters will be operated by the 1st Aviation Unit of the Italian Police and based at Pratica di Mare, close to Rome. Additional aircraft will be delivered to the customer in the coming months.
Boeing and Garuda Indonesia celebrated the arrival of the airline’s first 777-300ER (Extended Range) in Jakarta on July 2nd. The long-haul, twin-aisle airplane is the first of 10 777-300ERs delivered to the airline and is a key component of the Garuda Indonesia’s Quantum Leap fleet revitalization program.
IBA has completed the transition of an ex-Virgin Atlantic A340-600 aircraft into Hi-Fly Malta. The aircraft is the first of its type to transition into the secondary market following its redelivery from Virgin last year. IBA acted as Technical Adviser to a syndicate of banks during both, the original redelivery from Virgin and for the
Airstream International Group has arranged in collaboration with a large US based Lessor, the purchase and onward lease of 1 ATR42-500, to Hevilift Group. MSN501, previously owned by Danish Air Transport, Denmark, will be used to supplement Hevilift’s fleet of two ATR42-320s and three DHC-6 aircraft. Airstream has had a very successful first half of
Boeing, International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) and Norwegian celebrated several milestones on June 27th during a delivery ceremony for a new 787 Dreamliner. It was the first 787 delivered to ILFC and its lessee, Norwegian, which will operate the airplane. The 787 also marked the 700th airplane Boeing delivered to ILFC.
Nepal’s national flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has signed a firm order for two Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreed in April. The A320 was chosen for its unique performance capability required for high altitude airport operations and its flexibility that enables
Air Lease Corporation signed long term lease agreements with Monarch Airlines (United Kingdom) for two new Airbus A321-200 aircraft with Sharklets and powered by IAE V2533 engines, which are scheduled for delivery in April and May of 2015.
Stansted-based charter specialist, Titan Airways, has boosted its airline support activity this summer in a two aircraft deal with Jet2.com. One of Titan’s three Boeing 757 aircraft has been contracted to the growing low-cost carrier on a damp lease basis and is currently based in Manchester, and Titan Airways’ Airbus A320-233 has been contracted on
Nepal’s Shree Airlines has placed an order for eight helicopters from Eurocopter’s Ecureuil family – comprising five AS350 B3e and three EC130 T2 – for use in search and rescue, aerial work, disaster relief missions and heli-tourism. With this major acquisition, Shree Airlines becomes the largest Ecureuil operator in South Asia. Shree Airlines, a leading
