A bi-lateral agreement has been reached for the re-introduction of scheduled air services between the USA and Cuba, though a specific date has not yet been set. This is the latest step in Barack Obama’s wish to improve political relations with the country which he announced back in December 2014. In 14th March 2015 the
Turkish Airlines has signed a definitive agreement for Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower PW1100G-JM engines to power its order of 92 firm A321neo aircraft, the largest engine order in Turkish Airline’s history. The order was originally announced during the 2015 Paris Air Show as a Memorandum of Understanding with 72 firm and 20 option aircraft. Deliveries
As a consequence of the still unaccounted for disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 with 239 people on board on the 8th March last year, plus taking into account recommendations made by the French investigators subsequent to the crash of Air France’s Flight 447 in the Atlantic killing all 228 passengers and crew on board,
Alcoa, a leader in lightweight metals, has signed long-term supply contracts with Boeing valued at over US$2.5bn. Alcoa will supply multi-material fastening systems for every Boeing platform in its largest fastener deal ever. Alcoa also will supply ready-to-install titanium seat track assemblies for the entire 787 Dreamliner family. Under one contract, Alcoa Fastening Systems &
Morpho (Safran), through its subsidiary Morpho Detection, today announced a contract from Spain national airport operator Aena, S.A. to supply and service 290 Itemiser 4DX detectors. Following competitive operational testing closely supported by local partner Alava Ingenieros, Itemiser 4DX was selected to meet the requirements of new EU legislation for enhanced screening of passengers at
Boeing reported that China Southern Airlines has announced a commitment to purchase 80 737s. The commitment includes a combination of 30 Next-Generation 737s and 50 737 MAX airplanes, valued at US$8.38 billion at current list prices. The order will be posted on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website once all contingencies are cleared.
As a consequence of Rolls-Royce setting about a major restructuring of the Company, the current aerospace president, Tony Wood, who has been with Rolls Royce for 15 years, will be leaving, though who has agreed to stay on into 2016 to help with the transition. From the 1st January, Rolls-Royce’s principal activities will be consolidated
Amman, Jordan-based Arab Wings, and its joint venture partner Iraq Gate of Arasat, Baghdad, are new CRJ Series aircraft owners and operators. Iraq Gate commenced service in March 2015 with its first CRJ200 aircraft, adding two more in recent months. Iraq Gate will initially operate the aircraft, which were acquired by Arab Wings from a
EVA Air (Taiwan) and Air Lease Corporation (ALC) signed long term lease agreements for four new B787-9s and two new B787-10s. These aircraft are from ALC’s Dreamliner order book with Boeing and will deliver from mid-2018 through early 2020. These placements will bring the number of new Boeing widebody aircraft that EVA Air will lease
Air Lease Corporation signed a long term lease agreement with Far Eastern Air Transport (FEAT), an international airline based in Taipei, Taiwan, for one Boeing 737-800. The aircraft is presently on lease to a European carrier since early 2012 and will deliver to FEAT in June 2016. This is ALC’s second 737 lease placement with
