International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) released that AirAsia X, a low-cost, long-haul affiliate of AirAsia, has signed a letter of intent with ILFC for the lease of six Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery between 2013 and 2014, and will be operated on the airline’s expanding network in Asia Pacific, which includes
FL Technics Training, a global provider of aircraft technical maintenance training services, is further strengthening its position in the Russian market. Earlier this year it signed an agreement with the Moscow-based MRO services provider Avia Group Techniks LLC. According to the agreement, FL Technics Training instructors will conduct a wide range of technical training courses
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), signed a purchase and leaseback transaction with Emirates airline for three new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and seven spare engines. The first aircraft from the airline’s existing order book with Boeing was delivered on May 30. The other aircraft are scheduled for delivery later in 2012. The leaseback of seven spare
The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) has ordered 193 F110-GE-129E engines to power 84 new twin-engine Boeing F-15SA aircraft. With the order the RSAF becomes the largest operator of F110 engines other than the U.S. government. This follows earlier RSAF orders for 156 engines to power 71 re-engined F-15S aircraft. The agreement calls for deliveries
SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, has signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 68 new aircraft from Boeing. The order is the largest in SilkAir’s history and remains subject to the negotiation of a final purchase agreement. It will comprise firm orders for 54 aircraft and purchase rights for another 14.
L-3 Communications completed the acquisition of Thales Training & Simulation Ltd’s civil aircraft simulation and training business effective August 6, 2012. The company paid £83m (approximately $130m), subject to certain contractual adjustments to the purchase price, and was funded with cash on hand. The business, which is now known as L-3 Link Simulation & Training
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has been selected by ASL Aviation Group, to provide three B737-400SF 11 Pallet Configuration Freighter Conversions. The aircraft are all ex Qantas high gross weight B737-400’s, (MSN 24440/1992, MSN 24433/1994, MSN 24446/1994). All three aircraft will undergo freighter modification at AEI’s Authorized Conversion Center, Commercial Jet, Inc., located in Miami Florida. AEI’s
Jet Aviation Basel signed an agreement with an undisclosed client from the Middle East for the completion of a BBJ3. The spacious cabin interior of the aircraft has been designed by Studio E/motions. The layout for the BBJ3 aircraft includes a spacious living area, a conference/dining room and a private bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Completions
Airbus has successfully powered-up the flight-deck of A350 XWB “MSN1” for the first time, following the initial application of electrical power to the aircraft’s front fuselage. This significant milestone was passed only two weeks after this section was delivered to the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse. Moreover, it gives a promising indication of the
Boeing released that Xiamen Airlines has agreed to purchase 40 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s. The airline plans to use the airplanes for more international routes to meet growing passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific and China. The order, which is valued at $3.5bn at list prices, requires Chinese Government approval and Boeing will work with Xiamen Airlines to
