Boeing delivered the sixth United Arab Emirates (UAE) C-17 Globemaster III to the UAE Air Force and Air Defence earlier this month at the company’s final assembly facility in Long Beach. The delivery completes an agreement announced on Jan. 6, 2010, for six advanced airlifters to modernize the UAE’s transport capabilities. Boeing delivered four C-17s
A wholly owned subsidiary of Nordic Aviation Capital A/S of Billund, Denmark has signed a firm purchase agreement for twelve CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft. Nordic Aviation Capital has confirmed that the aircraft will be leased to Garuda Indonesia, Bombardier’s previously announced launch customer for the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region. Based on the list
Azul Brazilian Airlines, in partnership with Amyris, Embraer and GE made a demonstration flight on June 20th, using an innovative, renewable jet fuel produced from Brazilian sugarcane. Heading to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, the Embraer E195 jet operated by Azul departed from Campinas Viracopos Airport and flew over the city of Rio. Known
Bombardier Aerospace has signed a five-year agreement under its Q400 Smart Parts program with Eurolot S.A. of Warsaw, Poland. –Following the first delivery of Eurolot’s Q400 NextGen aircraft in May 2012, the parties finalized a Smart Parts agreement which is customized to the airline’s specific operational requirements. It will provide Eurolot with competitive and predictable
Pratt & Whitney and South African Airways Technical (SAAT) have signed an agreement to perform JT9D-7R4G2 repair work at SAAT’s Johannesburg facility. Pratt & Whitney will also work with SAAT to expand the facility’s aftermarket services in the future. “Through this agreement, Pratt & Whitney will provide SAAT with training and tools to position SAAT
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) announced delivery of a leased Airbus A320 to Hamburg Airways Luftverkehrsgesellschaft mbH to help expand the carrier’s fleet. Since its startup in early 2011, Hamburg Airways has provided scheduled and charter service to destinations from its base at Hamburg Airport.
BAE Systems has been awarded a £15.5m contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the conversion of two BAe 146-200QC (Quick Change) aircraft from commercial to military configuration for use by the Royal Air Force. BAE Systems Regional Aircraft at Prestwick will be responsible for the design and integration of the military equipment
AWAS has delivered a new Airbus A321-200 aircraft to Royal Jordanian, the sixth of seven new aircraft as part of an agreement reached in early 2011. This placement is part of Royal Jordanian’s major fleet renewal programme, to offer its customers superior comfort while driving enhanced efficiencies across its network. This A321 will be followed
Airbus has launched an enhanced Customer Support Network in India which combines numerous individual Field Service support stations into one integrated team. Through this network Airbus now has a continuous and extended Field Service presence, operating from two city hubs at Mumbai and Delhi, to offer 24/7 regional support and services. Combined with Airbus Training
Marubeni Corporation, Marubeni America Corporation. (collectively “Marubeni”) and Magellan Aviation Group LLLP (“Magellan”) have finalized the Partnership Agreement whereby Marubeni have acquired a 50% equity ownership of Magellan. Magellan and its subsidiaries are leading aftermarket suppliers of aviation products and services. The Company engages in the purchase, leasing, disassembly, sales and distribution of both commercial
