Aircraft & Engines

Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its first A380, becoming the ninth airline to operate the world’s largest and most eco-efficient airliner. The aircraft was handed over at a special ceremony in Toulouse on September 27th. THAI has ordered six A380s, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. The airline has specified a premium

GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, announced the delivery of a new leased Boeing 777-200LRF aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines. A second 777-200LRF is scheduled for delivery next month.

On 7th September 2012, Robinson Helicopter Company received FAA certification for the R66 Turbine Police Helicopter. Robinson’s R66 Police model is specially configured for law enforcement and meets the latest FAA crashworthiness regulations. The four-place R66 Police helicopter combines R66 power, altitude performance, and capacity with the latest in surveillance systems. Turn-key ready, the R66

IAE International Aero Engines reported that the V2500 is powering the 100th A320 family aircraft, assembled at the Airbus A320 Family Final Assembly Line in China (FALC). The aircraft was delivered to Air China on September 25th, at an aircraft delivery ceremony in Tianjin. This delivery brings the total number of V-powered Tianjin A320 family

Dublin-based global aircraft lessor, AWAS, has delivered the second of two planned new Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its long-time customer Aerolineas Argentinas. These new aircraft are part of the airline’s on-going fleet renewal programme and have been built to Aerolineas’ exact specifications, including the Boeing Sky Interior to deliver superior comfort and overall flying experience

All Nippon Airlines (ANA) announced that the ANA Group has ordered an additional 11 787-9 Dreamliners. The order, valued at $2.7bn at current list prices, bring the total number of 787s ANA has ordered to 66 airplanes consisting of 36 787-8s and 30 787-9s. ANA, the launch customer for the 787 Dreamliner, is Boeing’s largest

With the delivery of United’s first 787 Dreamliner on September 24th, United became the first airline in North America to take delivery of the 787. United announced it will initially use the 787 on international routes to Africa, Asia and Europe. The airline will conduct temporary domestic flights before transitioning its 787 fleet to international

Airstream International Group has arranged the sale of an ATR42-320 on behalf of Antrak Ghana. The aircraft, serial number 086, has been purchased by Magellan Group of Shannon, Ireland and Charlotte, NC, USA. This is the sixteenth aircraft that Airstream has sold or placed on lease in 2012.

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) will lease two modern Embraer E190 aircraft, powered by GE engines, to Myanma Airways, the flag carrier of Myanmar. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in November and December 2012. Myanmar becomes the 76th country where GECAS leases aircraft.