Aircraft & Engines

The Danish Accident Investigation Board has previously concluded that a construction error in the actuators was the cause of the first two accidents involving a Dash 8 Q400. The Accident Investigation Board has not presented any conclusion on the reason behind the third accident, but has in a provisional report stated that the most likely […]

Focus Aviation has sold a Boeing 747-400 aircraft to EL AL Israel Airlines, on behalf of Rabobank International. The aircraft, serial number 26551, is currently on lease to Singapore Airlines and is due to be returned to the Lessor in the last quarter of 2008. Following its return off lease the aircraft will then be

The initial two EADS SOCATA 2008 TBM 850s were delivered to customers on January 24th, marking the formal entry of this upgraded very fast turboprop into the international business aircraft marketplace. EADS SOCATA Chairman and CEO Jean-Michel L

Hamburg International has signed a new firm order for a further two A319s while taking delivery of its first A319. The aircraft, powered by CFM-56 engines from CFM International, was handed over to the airline’s management team at a ceremony held in Hamburg. The aircraft provides a comfortable single-class configuration for 150 passengers. As part

TACA, a leading Latin American airline, has signed a firm contract for the purchase of 15 additional A320 Family aircraft (12 A320s and three A319s). The aircraft will be configured in a comfortable two-class layout. Engine decision has not yet been announced. TACA already successfully operates a fleet of 36 A320 Family aircraft (nine A319s,

Hong Kong Airlines has chosen Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines to power its new fleet of 20 Airbus A330-300s. Including a TotalCare long-term services agreement, the value of the business is around $1.2 billion at list prices. Deliveries start in 2010. The announcement maintains the Trent 700

Cessna Aircraft Company reported it will proceed with developing a large cabin, intercontinental aircraft to add to the top of its line of Citation business jets. The Textron Board of Directors gave Cessna the approval for the program during the board

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Freight Feeder Aircraft Corporation reported that because of global market demand and the simplicity of the aircraft design, it has made the decision to upgrade the design of its Freight Feeder aircraft by slightly widening the cargo-bay to accommodate six (6) of the larger 96in x 125in

Aviation Capital Group, one of the largest commercial jet leasing companies, said that it completed 48 aircraft lease and acquisition transactions in 2007. The company also announced orders valued at more than $5 billion at list prices during the year for 45 Airbus A320 family airplanes and 30 Boeing 737s and five Boeing 787s. The