Aircraft & Engines

Embraer signed a contract to modernize 12 Brazilian Navy jets — nine AF-1s (single-seat) and three AF-1As (two-seat). The ceremony took place during the seventh edition of the Latin America Aero and Defence (LAAD) trade fair, which is being held at Riocentro, April 14-17, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, and it was attended […]

American Airlines took an important step toward a significant investment in its long-term future by welcoming two Boeing 737-800 aircraft into its fleet on the eve of their maiden passenger flights. As American begins the process of replacing its MD-80 fleet, employees, customers and public officials commemorated the arrival of its first new 737- 800s

Boeing and longtime partner Air France celebrated significant milestones today with the delivery of the 777th Boeing 777 airplane. The new Boeing 777-300ER also will be the first to bear a new Air France livery and company brand identity.

Boeing announced that it will adjust its twin-aisle airplane production plans for 2010 due to significant deterioration in the business environment for airlines and cargo operators driven by unprecedented global economic conditions. Monthly production of the 777 will decline from seven to five airplanes per month beginning in June 2010. Boeing will also delay previous

Regional Express (Rex) has concluded the overseas sale of VH-ZLY and VH-ZRX, two Saab 340A aircraft, to Polish airline SprintAir. The two aircraft will be ferried out of Australia in the next 2 weeks. This is in line with the phasing out of its first generation Saab 340A aircraft and the introduction of 25 latest-generation

Airstream International Group has been mandated by Braathens Leasing AB to remarket a 1994 manufactured British Aerospace RJ-70 aircraft. The aircraft is EASA compliant and a long range variant and is offered for sale in excellent condition, having been maintained to a high standard. It is shortly to have an interior and exterior refurbishment, and

Rolls-Royce will power Saudi Arabian Airlines aircraft in an order worth up to $900 million at list prices. The contract will include a long-term service agreement. Trent engines, selected by the airline for the first time, will power up to 12 (eight firm and four option) Airbus A330 aircraft, with deliveries beginning in 2010. The

BOC Aviation has entered into a second purchase and leaseback (PLB) transaction with Southwest Airlines, less than four months after signing the first deal for 10 aircraft in December last year. The transaction comprises six Boeing 737-700 aircraft on lease for an average period of 14 years. The first tranche of three aircraft closed on

Rolls-Royce has signed a long-term engine service agreement worth more than $350 million with Mexicana Group for the fleet of aircraft operated by its low-cost subsidiary, MexicanaClick. The TotalCare agreement covers 25 newly leased Boeing 717-200s, powered by Rolls-Royce BR715 engines. Today, more than 55% of Rolls-Royce

StandardAero and Banyan Air Service have signed a support center agreement, authorizing Banyan as a StandardAero-approved installation facility for the Cessna Caravan 208-series aircraft engine-upgrade program. This engine-upgrade program replaces the PT6A-114 (600 shp)/114A (675 shp) powerplants with the PT6A-135A (750 shp) powerplant. Providing an alternative to traditional overhaul, the new engine provides an increase