Aircraft & Engines

Leonardo-Finmeccanica reported that the first flying AW609 prototype has arrived in Philadelphia following a recent resumption of flight testing. With industrialization underway, Leonardo-Finmeccanica has expanded the AW609 TiltRotor program to include the company’s Philadelphia facility. The involvement of the Philadelphia site in the AW609 program represents the anticipated progression towards assembly and certification with the […]

SkyQuest KODIAK Sales Africa reported the sale and delivery of a 2012 Quest KODIAK 100 aircraft (Serial Number:100-0064, Registration: N64KQ) to LeghvanH Aviation Partnership in Bryanston, South Africa.

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

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

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

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

Air Lease Corporation reported the delivery of one new Airbus A321-200 on long-term lease to WOW air (Iceland). This new A321-200 MSN 7237 is the second of six new A320/A321 family jets leased by WOW air from ALC.

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