Boeing and ANA announced how the two companies will work together to help prove the 787 Dreamliner’s readiness to enter service on a commercial basis. Using the second flight test aircraft, known as ZA002, they will simulate in-service operations across several airports in Japan in a service ready operational validation. The validation is expected to
easyJet took delivery of its 200th Airbus aircraft at a ceremony in Toulouse. Carolyn McCall, easyJet CEO, Jean-Paul Ebanga, CFM International President and CEO, and Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO were present at the event. To celebrate the 200th Airbus, easyJet and Airbus unveiled an A320 in a unique all orange colour scheme.
INAER, a leading European helicopter services provider, has signed contracts for two EMS-configured GrandNew light twin helicopters and four GrandNew light twin and one AW139 medium twin helicopter for offshore transport. These contracts mark the entrance of the GrandNew into the European EMS and offshore transport markets. The GrandNew helicopters for offshore transport will be
Korean Air has celebrated the delivery of its first GP7200-powered A380 at a special ceremony at Airbus in Toulouse. Korean Air is the sixth airline to take delivery of the A380 and has ordered a total of 10 aircraft. The airline will initially operate the A380 from its Seoul hub to selected destinations in Asia,
Boeing delivered to American Airlines its first Next-Generation 737-800 featuring the all-new Boeing Sky Interior (BSI). The new aircraft marks a major milestone in American’s commitment to improving and modernizing the customer experience through the execution of its fleet renewal plan. The Boeing Sky Interior is designed to increase customer comfort onboard and is an
Bristol Associates (Washington, DC) completed the sale of 1997 vintage B777-222ER (Msn 26943; Reg # N790UA) on behalf of the Seller, U.S. Bank Trust NA, not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee, to T7 Aviation Leasing (Nevada) as Buyer. The aircraft will be operated by Omni Air International (Tulsa, OK).
The first of two EMBRAER 190 jets has been delivered to Air Astana, the national flag carrier of Kazakhstan. The airline will operate the airplane on a lease agreement from Jetscape, the Florida-based aircraft leasing company. Air Astana also signed a lease agreement with Air Lease Corp. for two additional aircraft, which are scheduled to
Rolls-Royce has won its first order from Taiwanese airline TransAsia Airways. The airline has selected Trent 700 engines and TotalCare long-term service support worth a total of $150 million. The engines will power two Airbus A330 aircraft to be delivered in 2012/2013.
The Russian air carrier UTair has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-500 aircraft, which is also the first one of this type to be operating in Russia. UTair and ATR recently announced an order for 20 aircraft, estimated at $ 426 million. The remaining ATR 72-500 aircraft will be delivered in 2011 and 2012.
Lufthansa Cargo and Boeing have finalized an order for five Boeing 777 Freighters. The order is valued at $1.35 billion, based on Boeing list prices. The airplanes will help Lufthansa Cargo in its initiative to modernize and expand its fleet. Lufthansa Cargo previously indicated its intention to order the freighters in March 2011.
