Aircraft & Engines

ATR and Singapore-based lessor Avation PLC announced the signature of a new contract for the purchase of 7 additional ATR 72-600s, valued at over US$160m. These aircraft bring to 20 the total firm orders for ATRs inked by Avation PLC since early 2011. In addition, Avation has a number of further options and purchase rights. […]

AWAS has entered into a purchase and leaseback transaction for one new Boeing 737-800 passenger aircraft with airberlin. The aircraft was previously ordered directly from the manufacturer by the airline. The aircraft will deliver from Boeing in mid-2013 and will be placed on long-term lease from AWAS to the airline. Furthermore, AWAS announced that it

Rolls-Royce has successfully achieved two major milestones in its Trent 1000 launch engine programme for the Boeing 787-9. A demonstrator engine, part of a programme that will deliver an upgraded 74,000lb thrust version of the Trent 1000, successfully completed a first flight on a Rolls-Royce 747-200 flying test bed, at Tucson, Arizona, USA. A series

Boeing delivered a 777-200LR to the Republic of Iraq, marking the beginning of Boeing’s renewed partnership with the country. The Republic of Iraq also has 30 Next-Generation 737s on order, the first of which are scheduled for delivery in mid-2013, as well as 10 787 Dreamliners.

Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first A321 out of a total of six A320 Family aircraft ordered from Airbus in May 2008. The aircraft will join Air Astana’s fleet, which already includes 10 A320 Family aircraft, operated on the airline’s domestic and international network. The airline’s A321, powered by IAE

Hong Kong Aviation Capital (HKAC) delivered a further new Airbus A320 purchased from Indigo Airlines and leased back. This is the 13th A320 HKAC has on lease with the airline. Donal Boylan, CEO of HKAC said: “it is only one month since our most recent delivery to Indigo Airlines. This is the third of our

AirAsia, the largest low cost airline in Asia, has placed a new order with Airbus for 100 more A320 Family aircraft. The contract covers an additional 64 A320neo and 36 A320ceo aircraft for operation across the carrier’s network. The contract reaffirms AirAsia’s position as the largest A320 Family airline customer in the world. Altogether, the

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and SkyWest reported that they have executed a definitive agreement for the purchase of 100 MRJ90 aircraft and up to an additional 100 option aircraft. The agreement sets forth respective rights and obligations that enable Mitsubishi Aircraft and SkyWest to mutually position themselves for opportunities in the US regional airline industry. MRJ

European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR and Latin American aviation group AviancaTaca Holding announced the signature of a major contract for the purchase of 15 ATR 72-600s, plus options for 15 additional aircraft. The deal, including the options, is valued at close to US$700m. Avianca and Taca recently made its final choice after an exhaustive evaluation