In an attempt to reinstate Russia as a major player in the commercial aviation industry in the post-Soviet era, Irkut, a subsidiary of the state-owned aerospace conglomerate United Aircraft Corporation, has announced the successful maiden flight of its MC-21, which is intended to challenge the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737. Though the flight lasted only […]
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Leonardo’s success in the UK and Ireland helicopter markets grows as regional distributor Sloane Helicopters announced new contracts at EBACE 2017, recently held in Geneva, Switzerland. Sloane ordered an AgustaWestland GrandNew light twin helicopter, which will be delivered in 2018. Another VIP-configured GrandNew will be delivered by the distributor to a private customer next year.
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) took delivery of its first CS300 aircraft at Bombardier’s facility in Mirabel, Canada, where the C Series aircraft are manufactured. When the aircraft enters commercial service in a few days, SWISS will become the first airline to operate both C Series aircraft models. SWISS will dedicate this new aircraft to
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Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, has delivered one Airbus A320-251N aircraft to Garuda. This is the tenth Avolon aircraft on lease to Garuda.
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Aircraft remarketing specialists Airstream International Group have arranged the sale of a 1998 manufacture Bombardier DHC-8-300 aircraft, on behalf of a global investor, to Fly540 Kenya. MSN 525 is the first DHC-8-300 in Fly540’s fleet, which will be operated alongside their existing DHC-8-100’s. Airstream has been very active placing DHC-8 aircraft, successfully arranging the sale
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Rolls-Royce has started power runs of the new gearbox for the first time, marking another significant step in the development of its new UltraFan engine design. UltraFan, which will be available from 2025, will offer a 25% fuel efficiency improvement over the first generation of Rolls-Royce Trent engine, with power scalable for widebody or narrowbody
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In the first half of May, Ameco has delivered a converted Boeing 757 aircraft to China Postal Airlines that is a new customer for Ameco’s conversion business. The aircraft was converted by Ameco’s Chengdu Branch. This is the sixth Boeing 757 aircraft delivered by Ameco Chengdu Branch since 2014 while another three 757s are in
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After having successfully launched the operation between Russia, Europe and The Far East at the end of last year, Sky Gates is going to increase its freighter fleet with another Boeing 747-400F Full-freighter. The next aircraft is going to be delivered by mid-June. The Boeing 747-400F is an ex Cathay Pacific aircraft, currently operated by
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BOC Aviation has added its first Airbus A320neo aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft was delivered on lease to Vistara. This aircraft delivery is part of an Airbus A320 family lease placement transaction signed with the airline in 2014, including seven A320neo variants, all of which will be powered by the CFM LEAP engine.
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Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and United Aircraft Corporation of Russia (UAC) have held an establishment ceremony for the Long Range WideBody Commercial Aircraft Program joint venture, named China-Russia Commercial Aircraft International (CRAIC), on May 22nd, 2017. The main responsibility of CRAIC is to develop a new generation long range wide body commercial aircraft
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