Indonesian charter operator, PT Aviastar Mandiri is adding a further BAe 146-200 to its fleet with the purchase from Falko of a late model aircraft bearing manufacturer’s serial number E2227. When delivered in the next few weeks, the aircraft will join the airline’s two other BAe 146-200s that are based at Jakarta and Denpasar. These aircraft
Boeing and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) have finalized a firm order for two 747-8 Freighters and eight 777-300ERs (extended range) airplanes. The order marks the completion of an agreement originally announced during the Paris Air Show in June. At list prices, the order is valued at $2.9 billion.
The new Boeing 747-8 Freighter successfully completed its certification flight test program on August 2nd, with two airplanes landing at Paine Field in Everett, Wash. Flight test airplane RC522 completed testing of the flight management computer (FMC) and RC523 completed function & reliability (F&R) testing. The first 747-8 Freighter is scheduled to be delivered to
Bombardier Aerospace released that the Letter of Intent (LOI) from Korean Air signed on June 21 at the 2011 Paris Air Show, to acquire 10CS300 airliners has now been converted into a firm order. The transaction also includes options on 10 CS300 aircraft and purchase rights for an additional 10 CS300 aircraft. The firm order
Boeing and Korean Air announced an order for two additional Next-Generation 737-900ER jetliners. The new airplanes will be fitted with the new Boeing Sky Interior and the order is valued at $171.6 million at Boeing list prices. Korea’s flag carrier is in the process of revamping its fleet with technologically advanced airplanes – having completed a cabin refurbishment
Jackson Square Aviation (“JSA”) reported the first of seven Airbus A320 deliveries to Concesionaria Vuela Compania de Aviacion (“Volaris”). This delivery is in connection with a long-term operating lease, for which DVB Bank SE provided senior debt. JSA has also provided PDP financing to Volaris in connection with this transaction.
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) has completed an agreement to lease six new B787-8 aircraft and two new 787-9 aircraft plus two new 787-9 aircraft options to Thai Airways. All the leases are for a 12-year leasing term. The agreement calls for ILFC to lease eight Boeing B787-8/9s to Thai Airways between 2014 and 2017.
The sea pilots of Dunkirk’s Grand Port Maritime will benefit from the reliability and safety of Eurocopter’s EC135 when the twin-engine helicopter enters service at one of France’s busiest port facilities. With the EC135’s selection, Eurocopter’s extensive experience in maritime support services has been recognized by the sea pilots of Dunkirk, who guide some 5,800
Rolls-Royce reported a development agreement with GippsAERO, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mahindra Aerospace. Under the agreement, Rolls-Royce will supply M250-B17F/2 turboprop engines for the GA-10, a new 10-passenger fixed-wing plane that will deliver enhanced performance, fuel efficiency and reliability. Rolls-Royce will work with GippsAERO to obtain certification for the GA10, which is currently in
GE Aviation has completed all engine certification testing, including design assurance, development, operability and environmental tests, for its new H80 turboprop engines. The development program consisted of more than 25 full or partial engine builds, with testing that included low-cycle fatigue, hot section endurance, operability, component and endurance testing. The H80 engine will be GE’s
