Aircraft & Engines

The first A350 XWB for China Airlines has completed its maiden flight over the skies of Toulouse in South West France. The aircraft bearing the airline’s distinctive livery will now enter the final phase of production, including further ground and flight tests. This first A350-900 for China Airlines is scheduled for delivery in the coming […]

Hong Kong Airlines has signed a contract with Airbus for the firm order of nine additional A330-300 aircraft. The aircraft will be operated across a network which links Hong Kong with a wide range of destinations in Asia, and beyond. “Today’s announcement underscores our plan to operate an extensive regional network in Asia,” said Zhang

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing arm of GE, has delivered its first Airbus A320neo to AirAsia from the purchase-and-leaseback transaction with the airline for five new Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by CFM LEAP engines. CFM is a joint venture between GE and Snecma SA. This delivery signifies the first A320neo for

Zenith Aviation, a British charter service provider, will take delivery of two brand new Learjet 75 aircraft. The new charter aircraft are scheduled to arrive at Biggin Hill Airport at the end of September. This will mark a significant upgrade in Zenith Aviation’s aircraft charter offering following its move to offer worldwide flights alongside shorter

Boeing projects a demand for 6,810 new airplanes in China over the next 20 years. Boeing released its annual China Current Market Outlook (CMO) on September 13, in Beijing, estimating the total value of those new airplanes at US$1.025 trillion. China becomes the first trillion dollar aviation market in Boeing’s forecast. “As China transitions to

Avtrade has reported the continuance of its aircraft acquisition programme with the purchase of a serviceable Airbus A320-200 aircraft MSN 285. Purchased complete with CFM56-5A engines, the disassembly of the ex- Air France A320 aircraft will bolster Avtrade’s multi-million dollar inventory of Airbus components used to service more than 800 airlines worldwide. Components will be

Aircastle has delivered one Airbus A330-200 aircraft on long-term lease to Aerolíneas Argentinas, the first of two deliveries which will support Aerolíneas’ fleet modernization. This aircraft is a modern wide-body configured to meet Aerolíneas Argentinas’ long-haul requirements and features the airline’s new cabin interior with lie-flat seats in business class. It will be used to

Low-cost carrier Volaris took delivery of its first A320neo, making the airline the first operator of the A320neo in North America. Volaris is Mexico’s largest Airbus customer, having ordered 74 A320 Family aircraft, including 30 A320neo. The all-Airbus operator became a customer in 2006, and since then has become Mexico’s biggest A320 Family operator with

AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A320neo at a dedicated ceremony in Hamburg. The aircraft is the first CFM International LEAP-1A powered A320neo in South East Asia and the second worldwide. Equipped with a Space Flex Cabin for an optimal passenger comfort and efficiency, the aircraft is configured with 186 seats. AirAsia is Airbus’

Vietnam’s Jetstar Pacific Airlines has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for 10 A320ceo aircraft. The contract follows an MOU announced earlier this year. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Jetstar Pacific is a joint venture between Vietnam Airlines (70%) and the Qantas Group (30%). The order from Jetstar Pacific marks the first direct purchase