An Air China A319 successfully completed a validation flight utilizing tailored Required Navigation Performance – Authorisation Required (RNP-AR) procedures at Ali Airport in the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China. The RNP validation flight is essential for the entry into service of Ali Airport, which is to be officially opened for operations soon. The Civil Aviation
South African Airways has ordered five additional Airbus A320 aircraft, increasing an earlier commitment for the type from 15 to 20. The aircraft, to be delivered from 2013, will be powered by IAE engines. This order, combined with the airlines recent lease agreement for six new A330s from Air Castle, will deliver a modern, comfortable,
Rolls-Royce reported the successful running of the latest core engine build in its E3E (efficiency, environment, economy) two-shaft research programme. E3E is developing leading-edge technologies which increase engine temperature, pressure ratio and component efficiencies, together with a 25% plus increase in thrust to weight ratios. These technologies are designed to reduce fuel burn and CO2
Libyan carrier Buraq Air has again selected A J Walter Aviation to provide power-by-the-hour support for an additional two B737- 400 aircraft in its fleet. This latest contract was signed for a period of three years. AJW already supports the airline
African Airlines Investments of South Africa has acquired five BAe 146 regional jetliners from BAE Systems for use on its growing aircraft leasing operations across sub-Saharan Africa. Two of the aircraft are BAe 146-200s with the remaining aircraft being the bigger Series 300. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered by mid-July. These five aircraft
“This is a remarkable achievement for the CF34 engine family,” said Chuck Nugent, general manager of the CF34 program at GE Aviation. ” As we look to the future, we are confident that the CF34 is — and will continue to be — the right choice for our customers’ fleets, offering reliability, performance and value.”
ORIX Aviation, a Dublin-based Operating Lessor reported recent completion of the following transactions: ORIX Aviation leased one B737-400 (MSN 28702) to Bulgaria Air until 2014, one B737-300 (MSN 27834) to Jet Time until 2011 and one lease extension of one A320-200 (MSN 476), to Thomas Cook until 2011.
AerCap Holdings N.V. has signed an agreement with Dublin-based aircraft leasing company Avolon for the sale of six A320s. Four of the aircraft are new (2010 manufactured) and are part of the AerVenture portfolio, a joint venture between AerCap and Abu Dhabi’s investment holding company Waha Capital. The other two aircraft are owned by AerCap
Amentum Capital, a Dublin, Ireland, based leasing company has delivered two Airbus A330-200 aircraft (MSNs 970 and 979) powered by Pratt & Whitney PW 4168A engines to Royal Jordanian Airlines of Jordan. The aircraft are owned by HSH Nordbank.
The Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Phongsavanh Airlines, a start-up Laos carrier, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 3 Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplanes with 6 a/c as an option. The order is valued at $95,1 million at list prices. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2012.
