In the first quarter of 2014, Embraer delivered 14 commercial and 20 executive (17 light and 3 large) jets, the Company’s firm order backlog grew to US$19.2bn, reaching its highest level since the second quarter of 2009, mainly as a result of orders in the Commercial Aviation segment. As a result of aircraft deliveries, coupled
flydubai and CFM International celebrated the airline’s achievement of 500,000 engine flight hours with its fleet of CFM56-7B engines. flydubai has been a CFM customer since it launched operations in mid-2009 and currently operates a fleet of 36 CFM56-7B-powered Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. In November, the airline announced an order for up to 200 LEAP-1B
SriLankan Airlines becomes part of oneworld from midnight May 1st, offering the full range of services and benefits of the fast growing global airline alliance. The airline becomes the first carrier from the Indian subcontinent to join any of the global airline alliances – and completes oneworld’s biggest expansion program since the alliance was launched
Critical-care airlift services from Turkey’s THK Gökçen Aviation are now at their full-up capability following completion of Airbus Helicopters’ delivery of EC135 to this commercial arm of the Turkish Aeronautical Association. Handover of the milestone EC135 occurred at Airbus Helicopters’ Donauwörth, Germany production facility, where the twin-engine rotorcraft is assembled. The EC135 already has demonstrated
London based air charter specialist The Charter Company this week announced the appointment of Nick Probin to Director of Sales for their newly created Commercial Aircraft Charter & Leasing Division. Already one of the most respected names in the air charter industry, The Charter Company (TCC) is extending their coverage into the dynamic field of
Avinco, the aircraft trading and portfolio management company, has arranged the sale of a second A321-200 on behalf of Nouvelair Tunisia this year. The aircraft, bearing MSN 995, was delivered to Apollo Aviation Group on the April 28th, and will be leased to Germania. This is the second of two aircraft; the first bearing MSN
Delta Private Jets opened a new, state-of-the-art 40,000 ft² comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul facility (MRO) at its headquarters at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The Delta Private Jets Tech Service Center provides private jet owners and operators with a one-stop MRO facility servicing a broad range of aircraft. The FAA-certified Part 145 Repair Station
Canadian North is establishing a new Pilot Training Centre at Edmonton International Airport (EIA). The new Pilot Training Centre will house a CAE-built Boeing 737 full-flight simulator. The simulator and facility are planned to be operational and certified by Transport Canada this fall. The centre is located on site at Edmonton International Airport, south of
Boeing and Turkish Airlines celebrated the Turkish flag-carrier’s 75th direct delivery of a Next-Generation 737 airplane. The 737-800 arrived at Turkish Airlines’ base at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport on April 26th and is the latest addition to the Southern European carrier’s growing fleet of more than 100 Boeing airplanes.
Volaris, the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico and the US, reported its financial results for the first quarter 2014. Total operating revenues were Ps.2,775mn for the first quarter, a decrease of 9%, reflecting a challenging macroeconomic and pricing environment, as well as a seasonal impact. Holy week, one of the most active travel weeks in Mexico,
