Aircraft & Engines

French Polynesia-based Air Tahiti today took delivery of its 25th ATR aircraft, an ATR 72-500, in a ceremony held at the Final Assembly Line of the European turboprop manufacturer in Toulouse. With this delivery the airline, which operates ATR aircraft since 1986, counts today a fleet of 3 ATR 42-500s and 7 ATR 72-500s. Air […]

GE Aviation has been awarded a multi-year contract extension from the U.S. Army that provides for the continued production of T700 turboshaft engines in support of both Army and Navy Black Hawk series helicopters through 2014. Under this arrangement, GE will provide its T700 engine family supporting the upgrade of existing aircraft platforms and also

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