Lao Airlines, the national carrier of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, launched a new era in its history by taking delivery of the first of two new CFM56-5B-powered Airbus A320 aircraft. The airline plans to use the new aircraft primarily on international services to Singapore, Bangkok, Hanoi, and Hong Kong.
EL AL Israel Airlines and WheelTug plc announced their execution of a Letter of Intent to enter an agreement under which EL AL will obtain a substantial part of the initial production of WheelTug Aircraft Drive Systems for Boeing 737NG Aircraft for installation on their own aircraft subject to financial and operational feasibility checks and regulatory approvals.
International Airlines Group (IAG) and Deutsche Lufthansa AG have reached an agreement in principle for the sale of British Midland Ltd (BMI) to IAG. The sale and closing of the deal remain subject to conditions including a binding purchase agreement, further due diligence and regulatory clearances. It is envisaged that the purchase agreement will be signed in the
BOC Aviation has signed an agreement with TransAsia Airways for the lease of a new A320-200 aircraft. The aircraft, powered by IAE2527-A5 SelectOne engines, is scheduled for delivery in March 2012. This deal marks the first time that BOC Aviation has leased its own aircraft to a Taiwanese carrier.
On November 3rd, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings took delivery of the first 747-8 Freighter. The delivery is the first of nine 747-8 Freighters Atlas Air has on order. Atlas Air’s 49% subsidiary, Global Supply Systems (GSS), will operate the new freighter for British Airways World Cargo through a five-year wet-lease agreement. As part of the lease
Singapore Airlines has signed a new Flight Hour Services (FHS) Tailored Support Package contract with Airbus to integrate and provide full component support, line and base airframe maintenance, as well as fleet technical management services for its 15 additional A330 aircraft ordered in September this year. Under this long-term agreement, the airline will benefit from
Boeing announced that the 737 MAX program has selected a 68-inch fan diameter for the optimized engine design that will provide the lowest fuel burn and operating costs in the single-aisle market. The 737 MAX continues to receive overwhelming acceptance from customers with more than 600 order commitments received to date from eight airlines, up from 496
AFI KLM E&M has awarded Tech-Log a 5 year contract allowing the promotion and distribution of KLM’s B737NG inventory. UK based Tech-Log, which is part of the AMP Group, already has a similar partnership with AFI KLM E&M covering Air France’s A320 fleet material. This new agreement will give Tech-Log access to KLM’s active stock
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) took delivery of their first ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft. ALC has agreed in 2010 and 2011 to purchase 12 ATR 72-600s, with options for 8 additional ATR 72-600s. Brazil’s TRIP Linhas Aéreas will operate this and the next five ATR 72-600s delivered to ALC.
The vertical tail section for the first A380 for Thai Airways International (THAI) has been painted with the airline’s orchid logo at Airbus facilities in Hamburg. The painting was completed at the weekend and the section is now being prepared for shipment to Toulouse, where assembly of the airline’s first aircraft is set to begin
