Boeing reported that Taipei-based EVA Airways intends to purchase up to 24 787-10 Dreamliners and two additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners, which is valued at more than US$8bn at current list prices. EVA Airways will join the 787-10 launch customer team and will be one of the first airlines in the world to introduce the
The turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has obtained European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for its passenger-cargo “combi” version of the ATR 72-600. The new cabin configuration of the aircraft allows combining increased cargo volume for over 19 m² in volume and nearly 3,000 kg in weight with up to 44 passenger seats section. By replacing
AFI KLM E&M has been granted Part 145 approval by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) authorizing it to carry out line maintenance for airlines operating the A350. Engaged in a program to develop its dedicated A350 maintenance capabilities, AFI KLM E&M has with this new approval extended its commercial offering with the launch of
The Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has extended its contract with Lufthansa Technik Maintenance International (LTMI) for line maintenance services in Romania and Slovakia. The new agreement runs for eight years from November 2015 and reflects updated conditions and scopes of work. LTMI currently supports Wizz Air with line maintenance services for 16 A320-200 aircraft
The Dutch Safety Board (DSB) has released its long-awaited report on the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in the Ukraine which killed all 298 passengers and crew on board. While there are no surprises in the findings with regard to the conclusion the plane was brought down after being hit by a surface-to-air missile,
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has selected Airbus’ newly launched Ultra-Long Range version of the A350-900 for non-stop flights to the US. Under an amendment to the carrier’s existing order for 63 A350-900s, seven of the aircraft will now be delivered with an Ultra-Long Range capability for flights of up to 19 hours. In addition, the carrier
Privilege Style and AFI KLM E&M have signed a contract covering component support for a Boeing 777 which has joined the non-schedule airline’s fleet, the first aircraft of this type to be operated by Privilege Style. Under the terms of the new contract, AFI KLM E&M’s will provide component support for the Spanish airline on
AJW Group has awarded Rockwell Collins a five-year Fixed Price Repair agreement to maintain Rockwell Collins’ equipment installed on AJW customers’ fleets. Aircraft covered include A320, B737, B747 and B767. “This agreement solidifies a long-standing relationship that we have with AJW through our services business, as well as our Intertrade subsidiary,” said Thierry Tosi, vice
In the latest step forward in creating Turkey’s first regional aircraft, TRJet announced an agreement on plans to use Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) to upgrade and supply PW306B engines for TRJet aircraft. The memorandum of understanding involves Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) German-based subsidiary 328 Support Services GmbH (328), the current type certificate holder and
In a transaction arranged by Skyworld Aviation, Estonian Air took delivery of two CRJ 700 aircraft. Serial number 10085 (ES-ACF) was delivered on October 2nd and serial number 10083 (ES-ACE) on October 9th. Both CRJ 700’s are already in service with the Estonian airline alongside three existing CRJ 900’s. The aircraft are owned by Regional
