Aircraft & Engines

Robinson Helicopter Company received FAA certification for its two-place R44 Cadet helicopter. The Cadet’s airframe, rotor system, and power plant (Lycoming O-540-F1B5) are the same as the proven R44 Raven I. Where the Cadet differs is the rear seats have been removed providing ample cargo space, the maximum gross weight has been reduced to 2200 […]

Icelandair, a subsidiary of Icelandair Group, will take into commission two Boeing 767-300 aircraft. In addition, an agreement has been signed on the purchase of two Boeing 767-300 aircraft. These aircraft will be delivered in the coming months and undergo complete refurbishment, in line with other aircraft in Icelandair fleet. Refurbishment is expected to be

The Federal Aviation Administration has certified Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower PW1400G-JM engine to power Irkut’s MC-21 aircraft. With this milestone, Pratt & Whitney now has three certified PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine variants. “We would like to congratulate Pratt & Whitney on the certification approval of its PurePower engine, which will be installed on МС-21

SkyWorks announced asset management transactions and activities performed during the first quarter 2016. Provided through SkyWorks Leasing, the transactions involved 20 aircraft and two engines and included the following: on behalf of Scandinavian Airlines System (“SAS”), SkyWorks arranged the sale of two JT8D-217C engines to Delta Air Lines. These deliveries marked the last sales in

Cabot Aviation, a division of Air Partner and an aircraft remarketing agent, has been appointed by Crystal Acquisition Company to remarket a B787-8 aircraft. The aircraft is due for delivery in November 2016 and will have GEnx-1B70 engines. The aircraft will be configured with 262 passenger seats in an 18CC and 244YC configuration. The company’s

AerFin (UK) continues its acquisition programme with the purchase of Airbus A340-300 aircraft MSN 374. The aircraft will remain in continued operation following reconfiguration. Bob James, CEO, AerFin commented: “We continue to experience market demand for quality A340-300 aircraft for continued operation under AerFin CFM56-5C4 engine and component support programs.”

Boeing and TAAG Angola Airlines, the national airline of Angola, celebrated the delivery of the airline’s newest 777-300ER (Extended Range). The latest addition to TAAG’s fleet touched down in Luanda on May 3rd, following a non-stop 8,709 nautical mile (14,015 kilometers) delivery flight from Boeing’s Delivery Center in Everett, Wash. The latest 777-300ER enables TAAG

CFM International’s advanced LEAP-1B engine was simultaneously awarded Type Certificates by both the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for entry into commercial service in 2017. CFM is the only engine manufacturer to gain dual original certification from both agencies, rather one lead agency issuing a

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announced the delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft. The aircraft is the first of a number of A320neo sale and leasebacks contracted with IndiGo and brings the number of aircraft leased by Avolon to IndiGo to 21. Avolon’s future commitment to new technology aircraft includes a further 99

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) announced the delivery of a leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its new Thai airline customer NewGen Airways to expand the carrier’s fleet. A second leased 737-800 aircraft is also scheduled for delivery later this month. Both aircraft feature split scimitar winglets which reduce fuel burn by up to 2.3% on