Aircraft & Engines

Atlas Air Worldwide commences air transport service for Amazon

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings announced the inaugural flight of the first of 20 B767-300 converted freighters to be provided to Amazon to support the continuing expansion of Amazon’s e-commerce business and to enhance its customer delivery capabilities. The aircraft, the first in Amazon’s new “Prime Air” livery and named “Amazon One,” departed from Seattle-Tacoma International […]

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BOC Aviation places six Boeing 737-800 aircraft with China Airlines

BOC Aviation has placed six Boeing 737-800 aircraft with China Airlines, adding a new customer to its portfolio. Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BOC Aviation, said, “The addition of China Airlines to our list of customers demonstrates the continued demand for new aircraft in the Asia Pacific region, which is a

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Bombardier delivers first Challenger 650 aircraft to be operated from Germany

Bombardier Business Aircraft has delivered its first Challenger 650 aircraft to be operated from Germany. This aircraft joins the Bombardier business jet fleet in Europe comprised of more than 430 aircraft in service. The Bombardier Business Aircraft Market Forecast, published in May 2016, predicts business aviation industry deliveries of 1,530 aircraft in Europe for the

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BAE Systems Regional Aircraft considers launch of Avro RJ Freighter

BAE Systems Regional Aircraft is working towards the possible launch of a passenger-to- freighter conversion programme for the Avro RJ jetliner. Building on the experience gained and in-service success of the BAe 146QT (Quiet Trader) freighter of which around 30 aircraft were produced, the business has spent the past year assessing the suitability of the

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KlasJet adds 3rd business jet to its fleet – Hawker 800XP

European business aviation company KlasJet has announced the expansion of its business jet fleet by adding a third aircraft – mid-size Hawker 800XP. The new business jet is already delivered to KlasJet and operates charter flights across European destinations. The mid-size twin-engine Hawker 800XP accommodates up to 8 passengers and thee crew members. Built in

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Mauritania Airlines orders one Next-Generation 737-800

Mauritania Airlines has finalized an order for one Next-Generation 737-800 airplane, valued at US$96m at current list prices. “The Boeing 737 is the backbone of Mauritania Airlines fleet because of its efficiency and superior operating economics,” said Mohamed Radhy Bennahi, chief executive officer of Mauritania Airlines. “The addition of this new 737-800 will greatly expand

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Cebu Pacific selects Rolls-Royce to power further A330 aircraft

Cebu Pacific has ordered Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines, with TotalCare long-term engine services, to power two new Airbus A330 aircraft. The Philippines-based airline already operates six of the aircraft, all powered by the Trent 700. The engine has won more than 70% of new orders over the last four years and accounts for a similar

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DAE and Oman Air sign sale and leaseback agreement for two Boeing 737-800 aircraft

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed a sale and leaseback agreement with Arabian flag carrier Oman Air for two Boeing 737-800. The first aircraft has been delivered to Oman Air in July, with the second to be delivered in August 2016 as part of the carrier’s fleet expansion.

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