Oman Air and Air Lease Corporation signed long term lease agreements for 14 jet aircraft. The lease agreements cover three new Boeing 737-800s, seven new Boeing 737-8MAXs, and one new Boeing 787-9, all from ALC’s order book with Boeing. This transaction also includes one used Boeing 737-700 (MSN 33103) and two used Boeing 737-800 aircraft […]
Werner Aero Services announced today that it has acquired an A320, powered by V2527-A5 engines, which was last operated by SilkAir of Singapore. The 12 year old aircraft will enter its disassembly process and all components will be used to support Werner Aero Services Airbus customers. The engines are available for immediate sale or lease.
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Airbus’ successful A330-200 has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for the new 242 tonne Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) version, following certification in April 2015 (*) of the 242t A330-300. Certification from the US authorities (FAA) will follow. The range of the new A330-200 242t increases by up to 350 nautical miles/650 kilometres compared
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Pratt & Whitney has been selected to participate in a program to develop and mature advanced core-engine technologies, primarily for engine compressor and turbine modules, to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, as part of the second phase of the FAA’s Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN II)
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Ceramic matrix composites (CMC) are a critical pathway on GE Aviation’s technology roadmap, and recent tests on a GEnx demonstrator engine with GE9X CMC components in the combustor and turbine yielded impressive results for the ultra-lightweight, heat-resistant material. The use of CMCs in the hot section of GE jet engines is a breakthrough for the
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The 50th A330 to be operated by Air China, which is also China’s first A330-300 with the increased 242 tonne maximum take-off-weight (MTOW) capability, has successfully completed its maiden flight in Toulouse, France. Displaying a special livery to celebrate the “50th A330 for Air China”, the aircraft will be delivered to the Chinese carrier in
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Emirates Airline celebrated the simultaneous delivery of three 777s – two 777-300ERs and one 777 Freighter – marking the entry of the 150th 777 into Emirates’ fleet. This is the first time in 15 years that Boeing has delivered three 777s at one time to a single customer. Emirates is the world’s largest operator of
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Boeing and UK Leisure Airline Jet2.com have finalized an order for 27 Next Generation 737-800s, valued at approximately US$2.6bn at current list prices. Jet2.com currently operates an all-Boeing fleet of nearly 60 aircraft; however, this is the organization’s first direct Boeing order. The aircraft will be used to take the company’s package holiday and flight
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Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, delivered one new Airbus A320-200 aircraft to VivaAerobus. This latest delivery is the third of four aircraft due to deliver from Avolon to VivaAerobus.
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FLY Leasing, a global leader in aircraft leasing, has acquired a new Boeing 737-800 aircraft in a sale and leaseback transaction with an airline. The aircraft is on lease until 2027.
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