Hainan Airlines took delivery of the airline’s first 787 Dreamliner, which is the first of 10 787s for the airline. Hainan Airlines will first operate the Dreamliner on a domestic route from Beijing to Haikou. Thereafter, the airline will deploy the 787 on its North America routes, increasing the frequency of its Beijing-Seattle, Beijing-Toronto and
Syphax Airlines, a new Tunisian based airline, has confirmed its order to buy three A320neo. The order is the first time an African based carrier has ordered the NEO and marks a significant breakthrough for Airbus in one of the world’s fastest developing markets. Syphax have also ordered three A320ceo aircraft. The aircraft will be
British Airways is the first UK carrier to take delivery of the A380, the world’s largest commercial jet. British Airways is also the first airline in Europe to operate both the A380 and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the first two of which landed at Heathrow in the last week of June. The airline announced that
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
