Aircraft & Engines

Virgin Blue expands CFM56-7B-powered 737 fleet with new order for 50 airplanes

Australian domestic carrier Virgin Blue has placed a firm order for 50 CFM56-7B-powered Boeing 737 airplanes as part of a new fleet agreement comprising 50 Next-Generation aircraft, with a further 25 option aircraft, as well as securing 30 additional future purchase rights. The firm engine order is valued at approximately $700 million at list price.

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Skyworks arranges sale of three B757-200SF aircraft

SkyWorks Leasing has arranged the sale of three B757-200SF aircraft (s/n 22611, 22210 and 22211) to Aerolease, on behalf of the owner. Aircraft s/n 22611 has been delivered and the two remaining aircraft will be delivered in April 2010 following the return from previous operator Varig Logistica, S.A. The Rolls-Royce powered aircraft were converted to

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