Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and -Gazprom komplekt- signed а contract at the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS, for the purchase of 10 Sukhoi Superjet 100/95LR aircraft to upgrade the fleet of Gazprom Avia. The order is valued at $323 million at list prices. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2013.
Boeing completed all flight tests required for type certification of the 787-8 Dreamliner with Rolls-Royce engines this weekend. The final flight occurred on August 13th onboard ZA102, the ninth 787 to be built. Capt. Mike Carriker, chief pilot for the 787 program, brought ZA102 back to its home base at Paine Field in Everett, following a 90 minute
At the International Aviation and Space Salon -MAKS 2011- in Zhukovsky, a financial leasing agreement was signed between JSC VEB-Leasing, subsidiary of State Corporation Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank), UTair airline and JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft. According to the terms of the agreement JSC VEB-Leasing purchases 24 SSJ100 aircraft from JSC SCA and transfers
Airbus, Goodrich Corporation and VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation, the Russian titanium manufacturer, have signed a long-term agreement for the supply of titanium forgings used for the manufacturing of the A350-1000’s main landing gears. The contract will cover supply until 2020. Goodrich is to develop and provide the main landing gear, based on its experience in incorporating the
The Qantas Group, Japan Airlines (JAL) and Mitsubishi Corporation announced the launch of Jetstar Japan – a new domestic airline that will bring more low airfares to customers in Japan. The Qantas Group, JAL and Mitsubishi Corporation will each hold 1/3 share in the new company (voting-rights-basis). Jetstar Japan will commence domestic operations by the end of
The Qantas Group released that it would acquire up to 110 Airbus A320 aircraft, plus 194 purchase rights and options, to support fleet renewal and growth for the next 10 to 15 years. Smart investment in aircraft is part of the Qantas Group’s five-year plan to build a truly modern, customer-focused and competitive global airline business. The
SuperJet International (SJI) and Volga-Dnepr Technics, part of Russia’s Volga-Dnepr Group, have signed a Letter of Intent for the provision of maintenance services for the Sukhoi Superjet100 (SSJ100) aircraft. The agreement was signed during the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS 2011 in Zhukovsky, Moscow Region. This LoI confirms the partnership established between SJI and Volga-Dnepr
FL Technics is expanding its capabilities by launching cabin modification and reconfiguration services on two brand new long-range Boeing 737-800 and cabin refurbishment service on Boeing 737-300. Two Boeing 737-800 aircraft reached the FL Technics hangar straight from the manufacturer and underwent full cabin interior refurbishment on the 4th of August. FL Technics specialists equipped the
At the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2011 Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Indonesian regional carrier PT Sky Aviation signed the contract for the purchase of 12 Sukhoi Superjet 100/95B aircraft. At this years Le Bourget Airshow Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and PT Sky Aviation signed the Heads of Agreement (HOA). The order is valued at
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) have finalized an order for 14 Next-Generation 737-800s, with options for four more, and five 777-300ER (extended range) airplanes. It was previously posted on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website, attributed to an unidentified customer. The order marks the completion of part of an agreement announced during the Paris Air Show in June. At list prices,
