Saudi Arabian Airlines and Boeing have teamed to modernize the flag carrier’s 777 fleet to enhance the passenger experience and environment. The project involves modifying the interiors of 22 of Saudi Arabian Airlines’ 23 Boeing 777-200ERs (extended range). The passenger cabin modification program began in early 2009 after certification of the new Business Market seating
AgustaWestland announced the signing of a contract with Gulf Helicopters of Qatar for five AW139 helicopters. The aircraft will be equipped for offshore passenger transportation operations. This latest contract adds to the one for twelve aircraft placed by Gulf Helicopters in 2007 as part of its fleet renewal programme.
Bombardier celebrated a significant program milestone with the entry into service of its 300th Challenger 300 business jet. The aircraft was handed over to an undisclosed North American customer during a delivery event at Bombardier Aerospace
Chile’s LAN Airlines ordered three additional 767-300ER airplanes valued at $493 million at today’s list prices. This latest order brings the total number of 767s ordered from LAN to 33.
Skymark Airlines, Japan
Cargo Aircraft Management, the aircraft leasing subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group, has executed a long-term dry lease of a Boeing 767-200 freighter to RIO Linhas A
The Qantas Group announced it would boost its domestic, resources charter and international fleets to support ongoing growth and operational efficiencies across its flying businesses. Qantas Chief Executive Officer, Mr Alan Joyce, said a combination of new aircraft orders and leases, as well as lease extensions, would position Qantas, Jetstar, and the recently acquired Network
Bombardier Aerospace delivered 244 aircraft for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2011, compared to 302 aircraft deliveries in the previous fiscal year 2009/10 (year ending January 31, 2010). It received 201 aircraft orders, net of cancellations, compared to 11 orders, net of cancellations, for the previous fiscal year. The fourth quarter was especially strong
GECAS signed a purchase and leaseback transaction for two new Airbus A330-200s and four new Airbus A320s with AviancaTaca . The aircraft are part of AviancaTaca
Pratt & Whitney successfully completed initial ground testing on its first PurePower PW1000G series engine, the PW1524G engine for the Bombardier CSeries aircraft. The engine completed nearly 200 hours of ground tests at the company’s West Palm Beach, Fla. facility. The first engine ran nearly three times longer than Pratt & Whitney’s legacy experience for
