Japan’s Fuji Dream Airlines signed a firm order of three E175s with options for an additional three aircraft of the same model. This brings the total potential order to six E175s. This order was already included in Embraer’s 2014 second quarter backlog as an “undisclosed” customer. Embraer has signed a firm order for two additional
SaudiGulf Airlines has selected the International Aero Engines V2500 engine to power four A320ceo aircraft and has also signed an eight-year V-Services maintenance service agreement with IAE. SaudiGulf is a new airline based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with headquarters in Dammam and is planning to commence services in 2015.
International Airlines Group (IAG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with International Aero Engines’ (IAE) for V2500 engines. IAE will power 30 A320ceo aircraft for the IAG subsidiary, Vueling Airlines. These aircraft were part of an IAG order announced in August 2013.
Microturbo and Pratt & Whitney AeroPower, reported that Microturbo will assume full responsibility for the design, production, product support and service of the APS2[800] and APS500[D] APU programs for Bombardier and Dassault Aviation. The companies will also extend their existing relationship to allow collaboration on future business jet and regional APU programs. In such cases,
Virgin Atlantic has decided to entrust component support services to AFI KLM E&M for its new fleet of Dreamliners which begin entry into service later this year. The contract strengthens an existing relationship between the two partners and covers component and APU maintenance, along with pool access and the supply of a Main Base Kit
Embraer has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras for 30 firm orders for the E195-E2 jets. The firm order is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of this year, when the aircraft will be added to the Company’s backlog. Besides the firm order, the LOI includes additional 20
Intrepid Aviation, a privately held commercial aircraft lessor, which owns commercial aircraft leased to airline operators worldwide, ordered up to ten Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, powered with GE90-115B engines.
Air Serbia, the national airline of Serbia, has signed a five year power-by-the-hour contract with AJW Aviation, the integrated complete aircraft support specialist. The contract will cover the supply of spare parts for Air Serbia’s seven A319-100 and two A320-200 aircraft.
In its continued relationship with GE, Evergreen Aviation Technologies (EGAT) has been named an independent TRUEngine authorized maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider for GE CF6 engines, demonstrating a further commitment to GE-quality engine maintenance. Earlier this year, GE and EGAT announced formation of GE Evergreen Engine Services, a new joint venture company specializing in
Interjet, one of Mexico’s leading domestic airlines, has selected CFM International’s advanced LEAP-1A engine to power its new fleet of 40 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The aircraft were originally announced in November 2012.
