National-flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and ATR inked an agreement for the purchase of 2 additional new ATR 72-500s. With the signature of these two 68-seat, PW 127M powered aircraft, worth $41 million, Vietnam Airlines brings to 16 the number of ATR 72-500s acquired since 2001. The airline also accepted delivery of its 4th ATR 72-500
Embraer and KLM Cityhopper, KLM
Air China has selected the IAE International Aero Engines V2500 to power a new fleet of Airbus A320-Family aircraft with deliveries starting in April 2010. Including a long-term aftermarket agreement, the total value of the deal is around $700 million. This new order covers engines for 22 aircraft, representing a mix of A320s and A321s.
Focus Aviation announced the sale of fifteen Fokker 100 aircraft on behalf of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to The Evsen Group. The Evsen Group consists of nine companies ranging across different sectors including travel, manufacture and retail. They are now expanding into the aviation industry and plan to use the fifteen Fokker 100 aircraft for
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) reported the delivery of a new Airbus A320 to TAM Linhas A
Aircell reported that Cessna will offer Aircell’s new High Speed Internet system as a factory option aboard its Citation XLS+, Citation Sovereign and Citation X business jets.Powered by the Aircell Network, the Aircell High Speed Internet system allows passengers to use their own Wi-Fi enabled devices, such as laptops, tablet PCs, smartphones and PDAs, to
GECAS announced the delivery of a new Airbus A320-200 to Iberworld Airlines to help the carrier
Boeing has completed the intermediate gauntlet phase of testing on the first 787 Dreamliner. During the testing, pilots and engineers simulated multiple scenarios using all airplane systems as if the aircraft were in flight, including power, avionics and flight controls. Test scenarios ranged from standard flights to single and multiple systems failures during flights. Intermediate
Delta AirElite Business Jets has added five aircraft to its growing fleet of modern business jets. The airplanes, ranging from light jets to ultra-long-range aircraft, are strategically located throughout the United States and are part of the company’s ongoing expansion. New light jets include a Beechcraft Premier I, a Hawker 400XP and a Learjet 31A.
