Boeing and EL AL announced that the Israeli national carrier has finalized an order for two additional Next-Generation 737-900ERs (Extended Range), adding to EL AL’s previous order in March 2011, bringing the total number to six 737-900ERs on order. The two-airplane order is valued at approximately $179.2m at current list prices.
Bombardier Aerospace released that the conditional order placed by WestJet on June 28, 2012, has been converted to a firm purchase agreement for up to 45 Q400 NextGen airliners. The transaction includes 20 firm-ordered Q400 NextGen aircraft and options on an additional 25 of the aircraft. WestJet’s letter of intent to acquire these aircraft was
Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace and defense industries, has acquired privately-held Max-Viz, Inc. (“Max-Viz”), a market-leading developer and designer of Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) for fixed and rotary wing aircraft through both OEM and aftermarket channels in the general aviation, commercial and military aerospace markets for $10m in
Aviointeriors, the Italian manufacturer of aircraft seats, announced that Nordwind Airlines, a Russian charter airline operating from Moscow Sheremetyevo airport, has awarded Aviointeriors a contract to supply business and economy class seats for four B767-300ER aircraft. The airline also is considering the option to extend the contract to three more aircraft B777 they are now
TP Aerospace Leasing has been awarded a five year contract to provide its full service and all inclusive Wheels & Brakes Cycle Flat Rate (CFR) Program to Poland’s newest charter airline Bingo Airways. TP Aerospace Leasing will provide it’s highly flexible, cost effective and tailor made Component Maintenance, Pool Access, Onsite Lease Inventory and Logistics
WestJet announced a second quarter net earnings record of $42.5m, up from net earnings of $25.6m reported in the second quarter of 2011. These financial results mark WestJet’s 29th consecutive quarter of profitability. Based on the trailing twelve months, the airline achieved a return on invested capital of 11.4%, up from the 10.8% reported last
GE Aviation has acquired Austin Digital, a privately owned, Texas-based supplier of flight operations data analysis. Austin Digital’s flight operations capabilities strengthen GE’s services offerings with integrated solutions for aviation customers around the world. “GE is committed to delivering solutions that help our customers operate aircraft more efficiently, with reduced environmental impact,” said Paul McElhinney,
JetCorp Technical Services, a subsidiary of Flying Colours Corp., has begun work on the latest in its series of state-of-the-art executive conversions of the Bombardier CRJ 200 regional airliner. The Bombardier CRJ will be transformed into an ExecLiner executive VIP configuration destined for a private Indonesian client. This is the first ExecLiner to be readied
Allegiant Travel Company announced its intention to lease nine Airbus A319 aircraft from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and to lease and eventually purchase ten Airbus A319 aircraft from Cebu Pacific Air. The introduction of the A319 aircraft will support Allegiant’s growth opportunities. Allegiant plans to have the first two of these aircraft in operation
Rolls-Royce and Snecma (Safran Group) have signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to undertake studies into the next generation of UK and French combat aircraft engines, through their 50:50 Rolls-Royce Snecma Ltd joint venture, established in 2001. Rolls-Royce and Snecma have also announced that they have signed a collaboration agreement with BAE
