Abelo, the Irish-based regional aircraft leasing platform specialising in turboprop aircraft, has completed the lease agreements for two new ATR72-600 aircraft with SKY express. The first aircraft was delivered on January 15, 2024, while the second one is anticipated for delivery by March 2024 and marks the initial pair from Abelo’s substantial ATR orderbook of
ZeroAvia has announced that MEHAIR has placed a conditional order for up to 20 ZA600 hydrogen-electric engines. The order adds to the over 2,000 engine pre-orders secured by ZeroAvia. MEHAIR (Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt Ltd.) has historically offered services across the Indian sub-continent, commencing with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 2011. The company
In the wake of grounding 171 Boeing 737-9 MAX airplanes, the FAA is intensifying its scrutiny of Boeing’s manufacturing practices, production lines, and Spirit AeroSystems, a key subcontractor. This move represents a substantial enhancement of the FAA’s regulatory oversight of Boeing and a comprehensive review of potential system improvements. On Friday, January 12, the FAA
New Horizon Aircraft, a leading hybrid eVTOL aircraft developer, has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) with JetSetGo, a regional air operator servicing multiple mission profiles. This LOI allows JetSetGo to purchase 50 Cavorite X7 aircraft at a purchase price up to US$5 million per aircraft for a total aggregate consideration of US$250 million,
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed an agreement with FLY91 for the lease of two ATR 72-600 aircraft. These planes are set to be delivered in 2024 and will mark the initial additions to FLY91’s fleet. FLY91, a regional carrier, aims to improve air connectivity from smaller towns in India, specifically tier 2 and tier
Airstream International Group (Airstream) has reported the successful sale of two Do328-110 aircraft, bearing serial numbers 3098 and 3101, along with a spare engine and a comprehensive package of spare parts to Deutsche Aircraft, acting on behalf of Loganair. This transaction marks a significant milestone in Loganair’s ongoing fleet renewal strategy, aimed at replacing its
Rolls-Royce has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for a TotalCare® maintenance agreement with Taiwanese airline EVA Air for 36 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines that will power 18 new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement provides the airline with predictability as well as a known cost for the services and maintenance of the fleet. This will
In December 2023, SKY express, a Greek airline, added an ATR 72-600 to its fleet as part of a firm order for two new aircraft from the IOGR group. This represents a significant milestone in SKY express’ growth journey, as the airline expands its regional fleet from six to eight ATR 72-600s and six ATR-500s,
NASA and Lockheed Martin have officially introduced the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, marking a significant milestone in aviation. NASA’s objective with this unique experimental aircraft is to collect data that has the potential to revolutionise air travel by enabling the development of a new generation of commercial aircraft capable of flying faster than the speed
Delta Air Lines (Delta) will add 20 new Airbus A350-1000 wide-body aircraft, as it continues to refresh and streamline its fleet while improving fuel efficiency and providing a world-class in-flight experience. Delta currently operates 28 A350-900s. Following this latest announcement, Delta has an orderbook for 36 next-gen A350 aircraft, bringing the A350 fleet to over
