Aircraft & Engines

China Express Airlines (China Express) has placed a firm order for 10 CRJ900 regional jets, raising its total orders for this model of aircraft to 38. With this transaction, China Express has exercised eight previously acquired options for CRJ900 aircraft. To date, 20 of the CRJ900 aircraft ordered by China Express have been delivered. Based

Intrepid Aviation announced the financing of one new Airbus A330-300 with DVB Bank. The aircraft delivered December 18th on long-term lease to Evelop Airlines. In addition, Intrepid Aviation also announced the financing of a second new Airbus A330-300 on long-term lease to EVA Airways. The transaction was arranged by Credit Agricole CIB as Mandated Lead

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, reported delivery of a leased Airbus A320 to low-cost carrier VivaColombia. VivaColombia has a fleet of nine Airbus A320s, including this aircraft, operating on 20 domestic routes within Colombia and six international routes to Panamá, Quito, Lima and Miami.

BeauTech Power Systems, has acquired an Embraer E-190 aircraft, powered by CF34-10E engines, from Boeing Capital Corporation. The ten year old aircraft was previously operated by Air Canada. BPS is a leading regional aircraft leasing and engine supplier, specializing in the CF34 engine models manufactured by GE.

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, today announced it completed a purchase-and-leaseback transaction involving two new Airbus A350-900 XWB aircraft with Finnair. The aircraft delivered in October and December and are part of Finnair’s long-haul fleet renewal program.