Aircraft & Engines

Unison Industries has been awarded a life-of-the-program contract by Snecma (Safran) to provide its air cooled oil coolers for the LEAP-1B engine produced by CFM International. The LEAP-1B engine will power the next generation of Boeing’s popular 737 aircraft series, launched as the 737 MAX, expected to enter into service in 2017. Based on the […]

GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS) announced the delivery of two leased Boeing 737-400s to new customer AeroContractors Company of Nigeria Limited. Deliveries were made in September and December to expand the airline’s fleet.

Cebu Pacific Air took delivery of its first A320 equipped with Sharklets, becoming the first operator of the new fuel-saving wing tip devices in the Philippines. Sharklets are newly designed wing-tip devices allowing airlines to reduce fuel burn by up to 4% on longer sectors. They are an option on new-build A320 Family aircraft, and

Air Lease Corporation reported that LIAT (Leeward Islands Air Transport) and ALC signed long term lease agreements for two new ATR 72-600 aircraft, delivering in June and August 2013. Antigua-based LIAT is owned by 11 different governments in the Eastern Caribbean, and is the major scheduled airline operator in that region.

Airbus delivered a company record of 588 aircraft to 89 customers (17 new) and exceeded its order target of 650 by winning 914 gross orders. These orders include 305 CEO, 478 NEO, 82 A330/A340s, 40 A350 XWB and nine A380s. Airbus’ backlog sets a new industry-wide record of 4,682 aircraft valued at over US$638bn. Deliveries

Beijing Capital Helicopter has expanded its Eurocopter-built rotorcraft inventory with the addition of a VIP-configured EC135 P2+ for passenger transport, tourism and emergency medical services operations. Beijing Capital Helicopter will begin operating the new helicopter during the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays, offering aerial tours over selected tourist attractions. This brand new light, twin-engine helicopter

AWAS entered into an agreement with Vueling to lease the airline two new A320 passenger aircraft. These aircraft are from AWAS’ existing new order pipeline with the manufacturer. Vueling is the second largest Spanish airline serving over 100 destinations, including major cities in Spain, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The company operates about

ATR and the Caribbean carrier Leeward Islands Air Transport Services (LIAT) announced the signature of an agreement for the purchase of a total of three 48-seats ATR 42-600s. The deal also includes options for two 68-seat ATR 72-600, and is valued at over US$100m. LIAT will take delivery of their very first ATR 42-600 in

The Turbomeca (Safran) Arriel 2E engine, has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The Arriel 2E, with a take-off power of 950 shp, will power the Eurocopter EC 145T2 helicopter. The first engines entry into service is scheduled end of 2013. This follows the certification of the Arriel 2D in May 2011,

Embraer signed a contract with Aldus Aviation Limited, the Irish lessor, for the sale of 20 E-Jets, five EMBRAER 175 and 15 EMBRAER 190. The contract also includes 15 purchase rights for any E-Jet family model. The deal can reach a total of USD 1.56bn, in 2012 economics conditions. The firm orders are already included