Cargolux, the Luxembourg-based freight operator, released that its Board of Directors decided to reject the first two Boeing 747-8 Freighters that were scheduled for delivery to Cargolux on 19 and 21 September 2011, due to unresolved contractual issues between Boeing and Cargolux in respect of the aircraft. The financing of the aircraft that is secured through
The first A350 XWB wing lower cover (WLC) has been transported from Airbus’ composites manufacturing site in Illescas, Spain, to Airbus’ wing assembly site in Broughton, UK, where it will be installed on to the wing of the first A350 XWB to fly, MSN001. The wing lower cover was recently produced at Airbus’ Centre of
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) and China Aviation Engine Holdings Corporation (AVIC Engine Holdings) announced the creation of a new joint venture to be located in Zhuzhou, Province of Hunan, People’s Republic of China. The new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) will be called Zhuzhou Tonghui Aero Engine Maintenance Company (AEMC) and will provide in-country maintenance, repair
Dublin based global aircraft lessor AWAS has received its 125th Boeing aircraft, a new 737-800, that was delivered to current customer Garuda Indonesia. This aircraft is also Garuda’s first to be equipped with the advanced Boeing Sky Interior.
JorAMCo and Jet Airways signed an agreement whereby JorAMCo is to perform D-Checks on six B737 NGs, operated by the Indian Carrier; the confirmed checks include landing gear and thrust reverser removal and installation and paint.
Air France and SIMMAD, the French Defense Ministry’s Aircraft Through Life Support Organization, have renewed the through life support contract for the fleet of four AWACS surveillance aircraft operated by the French Air Force for a further five years, effective 1 September 2011. Through life support covers the complete array of AWACS engineering support services.
The Air France KLM Board of Directors approved the Group’s order of 110 long-haul aircraft (50 firm orders and 60 options), still subject to the finalization of discussions with the manufacturers. This first joint long-haul order by Air France and KLM will be replacing in the medium term the aircraft with 200/350 seats currently present
Lion Air, Indonesia’s largest private airline, took delivery of the 50th Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) from Boeing. The newest member of Lion Air’s fleet is equipped with the new Boeing Sky Interior. Passengers will enjoy a greater sense of spaciousness in the cabin in an environment enhanced by light-emitting diode (LED) lighting. The new interior also comes
Singapore Airlines has firmed up an agreement with Airbus to lease another 15 A330-300 aircraft. Originally announced in June, the final agreement was signed by SIA CEO Goh Choon Phong during a visit this week to Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, France. The aircraft will be delivered new from Airbus’ production line between 2013 and 2015 and will
Rolls-Royce has signed a letter of intent with the Japanese airline Skymark Airlines to provide Trent 900 engines to power six Airbus A380 aircraft, including TotalCare long-term engine service and support. The aircraft will enter into service in 2014.Skymark is a new customer for Rolls-Royce, and the airline is the first in Japan to order
