PIA takes delivery of ninth Boeing 777
March 31, 2008
PIA took delivery of the carrier’s ninth 777. PIA’s newest airplane, a Boeing 777-300ER, departed Paine Field Friday on a delivery flight to its home base in Karachi.
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Aircraft & Engines
BAE Systems sells Jetstream 41 to Highland Airways
March 31, 2008
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has sold a 29-seat Jetstream 41 regional turboprop airliner to Inverness-based Highland Airways. The aircraft (msn 41041) was delivered to Inverness in late March for customisation. Entry into service is planned for early summer. The airline flies five 19-seat Jetstream 31s and a number of smaller Cessna light transports. In addition
Grupo SATA of Portugal buys four Q400 Turboprops
March 31, 2008
Grupo SATA of Ponta Delgada, Portugal has signed a contract to acquire four Q400 NextGen aircraft for its SATA Air A
Turkmenistan orders three Next-Generation 737s
March 27, 2008
The Boeing Company confirmed an order for three Next-Generation 737s by national flag carrier Turkmenistan Airlines. The order for two 737-900ERs and one 737-700 is worth approximately $221 million at list prices. Turkmenistan Airlines’ all-Boeing fleet also includes 717s, Classic and Next-Generation 737s, 757s, and one 767.
ANA selects Mitsubishi Regional Jet
March 27, 2008
The ANA Board of Directors selected the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) as its new regional aircraft, placing a firm order for 15 and 10 options, with delivery planned from 2013. The aircraft will be powered by the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbo Fan (GTF). The MRJ was chosen on the basis of safety, overall economy,
AirAsia X orders 10 additional Airbus A330 aircraft
March 27, 2008
AirAsia X, the new long-haul low cost-carrier within the AirAsia Group, has signed a firm contract for an additional 10 A330-300s, which brings the airline’s total order to 25 A330 aircraft. In June 2007, AirAsia X placed a first order for 15 A330s. AirAsia X is currently operating its long-haul, low-cost service with leased A330s
AWAS purchase six Airbus A330-300 aircraft
March 26, 2008
AWAS has finalised a transaction to purchase six new A330-300 aircraft from Airbus. The first of these aircraft will be delivered in 2009 and all will be leased to Singapore Airlines. The transaction has been valued to Airbus at $1.2 billion at list prices.
Airbus showcases new A350 XWB cabin
March 26, 2008
Airbus showcases the new A350 XWB cabin at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg/Germany (April 1-3, 2008). Visitors will discover the attributes of the A350 XWB cabin interior in a new mock-up, displayed for the first time at an exhibition. Another highlight of Airbus’ presence is the presentation of a totally new galley concept,
Air Berlin places order for turboprops
March 26, 2008
Air Berlin PLC has placed a firm order for ten type Q400 turboprop aircraft with Bombardier, the Canadian manufacturer, and has an option on a further 10 planes. The airline expects to receive four Q400 aircraft this year and the remaining six in 2009. The 76-seater turboprops are primarily designed as a replacement for the
Aloha Airlines files for chapter 11
March 25, 2008
Aloha Airgroup, a Hawaii corporation whose principal operating subsidiary is Aloha Airlines, released that it filed a voluntary petition for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Aloha will seek the Court
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