Valdor Aircraft has selected the PT6A-34 engine for its conversion programme of the single-engine BX Turbo Beaver, under a new supplemental type certificate from Transport Canada. The Beaver aircraft is a mainstay of the Canadian aviation industry, having first flown in 1947 and is still used today on essential missions to remote areas. Valdor Aircraft
Emirates has strengthened its partnership with Airbus by placing an order for an additional 15 A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow, bringing its total order to 65 aircraft. HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and The Emirates Group, expressed excitement about the extended fleet mix stating that: “The
Delivery delays in new aircraft and ongoing supply chain problems create continued challenges Supply and demand are the two principal factor that affect the price of any product. However, because outside agents can have a considerable effect on either of these factors, today’s challenges for tear-down companies and those involved in trading USM are exacerbated
Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to order 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively. The agreement was signed between Boeing and Ethiopia’s national carrier at the Dubai Airshow. Ethiopian is ordering the 787-9 variant, part of a Dreamliner family that reduces fuel use and emissions by 25% compared to
Volocopter, a pioneer in urban air mobility (UAM), has successfully completed its inaugural flight test at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH) in New York City (NYC). The crewed Volocopter 2X took centre stage at the world’s largest public event showcasing multiple electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in an urban setting. Hosted by Mayor
Muscat-based Oman Air has taken delivery of the operator’s first 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), the first dedicated cargo aircraft for the carrier. Oman Air Cargo saw its cargo volume increase 42% during the first half of 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, driven primarily by capacity expansion across its passenger airplane fleet. With
Coulson Aviation has been awarded a three-year firefighting contract with Chile’s Corporación Nacional Forestal (CONAF) for a C-130H Hercules Large AirTanker and a Citation 550 air attack lead plane with its partner BRYSA. “We are honoured to continue supporting Chile with our aircraft,” said Britton Coulson, President and COO, Coulson Aviation. “We have been successfully fighting fires
Air Arabia, the Middle East low-cost carrier, has announced a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to enhancing its fleet and operations. Following a ceremony attended by senior executives from CFM and Air Arabia during the Dubai Airshow 2023, the airline has announced an order for 240 CFM LEAP-1A engines to power its existing order
Abelo, a leading turboprop lessor, and regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, have signed a heads of agreement for a firm order of ten ATR 72-600s, along with options for an additional ten. This deal underscores Abelo’s continued commitment to embracing the latest in cutting-edge turboprop technology. Notably, in July 2022, Abelo placed an order for ten ATR 72-600s and confirmed a
EGYPTAIR and Airbus have disclosed an order for ten new Airbus A350-900 aircraft at the 2023 Dubai Airshow. Once added to the fleet, the A350-900s will provide EGYPTAIR with 25% less fuel burn and, in turn, reduced emissions, while passengers enjoy the comfort of the Airbus AirSpace cabin, including a feeling of true spaciousness, wide
