American Eurocopter released that STAT MedEvac has ordered five more twin-engine helicopters. The order consists of three EC135 helicopters and two EC145 helicopters and is part of an ongoing strategy at STAT to continually upgrade its fleet with the latest aircraft and the newest technology. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in the first
Embraer confirmed the sale of ten EMBRAER 190s to CDB Leasing of China. The jets will be operated by China Southern, the country
AgustaWestland and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace reported that Saitama Prefecture of Japan has placed an order for an AW139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will be operated by the Fire Fighting and Disaster Relief Department to perform fire fighting, emergency medical service, air rescue and transport missions. The helicopter will be assembled at AgustaWestland
AerCap Holdings N.V. announced the completion of the following transactions during the fourth quarter 2010: AerCap signed new lease agreements for 13 aircraft, delivered eight aircraft and 18 engines under lease agreements, purchased four aircraft and nine engines, sold five aircraft and three engines and disassembled four aircraft and four engines. AerCap signed 13 new
PT SKY Aviation, based in Jakarta Indonesia, will start operations with initially 3 Fokker 50 aircraft in the first quarter of 2011. The aircraft will be used to service regional networks in Sumatra as well as for charter operations for oil and gas companies. PT SKY Aviation
GA Telesis has added one CRJ-100s ex-Comair (MSN 7035) powered by CF34-3A1 engines and two B737-300s ex-United Airlines and ex-US Airways (MSN 24639 & 23780) powered by CFM56-3 engines, to its inventory. The aircraft will enter the GA Telesis disassembly production line in the USA, and the disassembly and remarketing will be led by the
India’s largest low-cost carrier, IndiGo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 180 eco-efficient Airbus A320 aircraft of which 150 will be A320neo
GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS) delivered a new Airbus A320 aircraft to Saudi Arabian Airlines. It is the 12th of 15 A320s leased to Saudi Arabian Airlines from GECAS
The aircraft, previously operated by FlyBe and British Airways, is the second aircraft Airstream has delivered to this operator. It will be operating services within Kazakhstan and to neighbouring countries. Airstream has now completed in excess of 60 transactions involving ERJ-145 aircraft including financings, sales, operating and wet leases.
Pratt & Whitney received the certification of several enhancements for the JT8D-219 engine. These enhancements successfully completed 150 hours of endurance testing in May, clearing the way for Federal Aviation Administration certification of the upgrades in early November. “The JT8D is a major part of Pratt & Whitney’s history; improving its reliability and modernizing its
