Aircraft & Engines
Freight Feeder Aircraft re-designs to accommodate larger containers
Freight Feeder Aircraft Corporation reported that because of global market demand and the simplicity of the aircraft design, it has made the decision to upgrade the design of its Freight Feeder aircraft by slightly widening the cargo-bay to accommodate six (6) of the larger 96in x 125in
Aviation Capital Group reports 2007 activity
Aviation Capital Group, one of the largest commercial jet leasing companies, said that it completed 48 aircraft lease and acquisition transactions in 2007. The company also announced orders valued at more than $5 billion at list prices during the year for 45 Airbus A320 family airplanes and 30 Boeing 737s and five Boeing 787s. The
AerCap announces fourth quarter 2007 transactions
AerCap Holdings reported the completion of the following transactions during fourth quarter 2007: AerCap signed contracts for 21 aircraft and 13 engines in fourth quarter 2007. The 21 new lease agreements for aircraft signed in the fourth quarter for future delivery to the operator included: — Six new Airbus A320 for Aeroflot (Russia), — One
Air Europa of Spain announces order for eight 787 Dreamliners
Spanish carrier Air Europa announced an order for eight Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners valued at $1.3 billion at list prices. The order, placed by Air Europa in 2007, previously was accounted for on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries Web site as an unidentified customer. Air Europa also acquired purchase rights for an additional eight 787s. Air Europa
Finncomm Airlines signs contract for 5 ATR 72-500s
ATR and the Finish carrier Finncomm Airlines announced the purchase of 5 ATR 72-500s for a contract valued at over $90 million. In 2005, Finncomm Airlines ordered 8 ATR 42-500s, plus options for 8 additional aircraft. In 2006 the airline converted 4 of the firm 42-500s into ATR 72-500s, and also announced the exercise of
TAM signs firm contract for 22 A350 XWBs, four additional A330-200s and 20 additional A320 Family aircraft
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Skyways Aviation arranges sale of two ATR 72 aircraft
Skyways Aviation has arranged the sale of two ATR 72 aircraft to Erik Thun AB of Sweden. Serial numbers 126 and 145 are currently operating with Aer Arann of Eire and Airlinair of France respectively and have been sold with long term leases attached. Erik Thun AB is a family owned Swedish shipping and aviation
The German Ministry of Defence buys four Bombardier Global 5000 jets
Bombardier reported the sale of four high-speed Global 5000 jets, which will be operated by the German Ministry of Defence
