Aircraft & Engines

Boeing Commercial Airplanes achieves 2009 delivery target

Boeing recorded 481 commercial airplane deliveries in 2009, matching the company guidance of 480-485 airplanes. The Commercial Airplanes backlog remains strong at 3,375 airplanes. Boeing registered 263 gross and 142 net commercial orders for the year as air travel and freight declined and carriers worldwide experienced severe economic challenges.

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Embraer delivers first Lineage 1000 Jet to Al Jaber Aviation

Embraer delivered the first Lineage 1000 executive jet to Al Jaber Aviation (AJA) of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the end of December. The aircraft will begin operations for on-demand charter service in March 2010. AJA will be the largest Lineage 1000 operator, with a fleet of five aircraft. Al Jaber Aviation operates two

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Saudi Red Crescent authority takes delivery of its Airbus A318

The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) took delivery in December of an Airbus A318 as part of the expansion of its air support capabilities. At present, the expansion targets about 35 aircraft in total, including fixed-wing airplanes and helicopters. The Airbus A318, which will initially be operated for the SRCA by Perfect Aviation of Portugal,

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Allegiant Travel Company to purchase 18 MD-80 aircraft

Allegiant Travel Company announced that on December 30, 2009 it signed an agreement to purchase 18 MD-80 aircraft from Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS). Allegiant will pay for the aircraft with cash. Allegiant expects to take delivery of these aircraft during the first three quarters of 2010. The 18 purchased aircraft comprise two groups: 13 MD-82/3

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