June 17, 2013 - Top Story
Embraer Launches “E2″, the Second Generation of E-Jets
Embraer announced the launch of the second generation of its E-Jets family of commercial aircraft, named the E-Jets E2 and comprising three new airplanes – E175-E2, E190-E2, and…
SkyWest orders 100 new E-Jets E2 from Embraer as a launch customer
June 17, 2013
SkyWest and Embraer signed a firm order for 100 E175-E2 aircraft, with another 100 purchase rights, bringing the total potential of the order to 200 aircraft. The announcement…
500th Global aircraft enters service with Groupe Bolloré
June 17, 2013
Bombardier’s Global aircraft family celebrated a significant milestone with the entry-into-service of the 500th manufactured Global business jet. The aircraft, a Global 6000 model, was delivered to Groupe…
Bombardier discloses Odyssey as European customer for 10 CSeries aircraft
June 17, 2013
Bombardier Aerospace disclosed that a previously announced firm order for 10 CS100 aircraft was placed by Odyssey Airlines, a new airline that intends to operate from London City…
DORIC Lease Corp signs landmark agreement for 20 A380s
June 17, 2013
Doric Lease Corp has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purchase of 20 A380s at the 50th Le Bourget Airshow. With this investment, Doric will offer…
Lufthansa firms up order for 100 A320 Family aircraft
June 17, 2013
The Lufthansa Group has firmed up a previous Supervisory Board decision from March this year and signed for 100 A320 Family aircraft (35 A320neo, 35 A321neo and 30…
AgustaWestland signs multiple agreements on first day of Paris Air Show
June 17, 2013
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces a further contract win with Lease Corporation International (LCI) for three AW169, five AW139 and two AW189 helicopters. The aircraft, ranging from the…
AJW Technique – a fully certified, Design Authorised Organisation
June 17, 2013
AJW Technique, the new component MRO in Montréal, reaches another ground-breaking milestone in the evolutionary growth of its facility. Just seven months after acquisition AJW Technique has achieved…
FLY Leasing acquires two new Boeing 737-800s
June 17, 2013
FLY Leasing, a global lessor of modern commercial jet aircraft, has acquired two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, both manufactured in 2013. The aircraft are on ten-year leases to leading…
All Nippon Airways extends part repair agreement with P&W
June 17, 2013
All Nippon Airways has signed an eight-year extension to its exclusive part repair agreement with Pratt & Whitney, to continue support of the airline’s fleet of Boeing 777…
China Southern Airlines selects Pratt & Whitney PW4170 Advantage70 engines
June 17, 2013
China Southern Airlines has selected Pratt & Whitney’s PW4170 Advantage70 engine to power its order of 16 Airbus A330 aircraft. The contract, which is valued at $1.29bn, also…
ILFC signs LOI for up to 100 E-Jets E2 from Embraer
June 17, 2013
ILFC signed a letter of intent, subject to final agreement, for the purchase of 50 E-Jets E2 aircraft from Embraer, including 25 E190-E2 and 25 E195-E2. The deal…
Qatar Airways buys up to nine Boeing 777-300ER
June 17, 2013
Qatar Airways has signed an agreement to buy up to nine Boeing 777-300ER aircraft valued at $2.8bn at list prices, the airline said at the Paris Airshow. Two…
Saint-Gobain signs long-term contract for Bell Helicopter
June 17, 2013
Saint-Gobain Aerospace has signed a long-term contract with Bell Helicopter of Fort Worth, Texas, to supply nose radomes for the new Bell 525 Relentless helicopter program. The radomes…
Mitsubishi Corporation to acquire 11 S-76D helicopters from Sikorsky
June 17, 2013
Mitsubishi Corporation has contracted with Sikorsky Aircraf, to acquire 11 S-76D helicopters for use in Search and Rescue (SAR) operations by the Japan Coast Guard (JCG). The new…
Skymark Airlines intends to select the 737 MAX for fleet renewal program
June 17, 2013
Boeing and Tokyo-based Skymark Airlines announced the airline’s intent to select the Boeing 737 MAX as its next generation single aisle aircraft of choice, making it Japan’s first…
ILFC exercises options to purchase 50 incremental Airbus A320neo Family aircraft
June 17, 2013
International Lease Finance Corporation has exercised options to purchase 50 incremental A320neo Family aircraft from Airbus that were part of the agreement signed in April 2011 for 100…
News from UTC Aerospace Systems
June 17, 2013
UTC Aerospace Systems has been chosen by Qatar Airways to provide a comprehensive suite of nacelle maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for selected Airbus aircraft operated by…
ATK agrees to produce composite aft fan cases for Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97
June 17, 2013
ATK announced the award of a contract valued at more than $50m from Rolls-Royce, to produce aft fan composite cases for the new Trent XWB-97 engine. The contract…
GA Telesis Engine Services Oy wins landmark Transaero Airlines 10-year heavy maintenance contract
June 17, 2013
International Russian airline, Transaero Airlines (Moscow, Russia) awarded GA Telesis Engine Services Oy (“GATES”) an exclusive 10 year contract valued at up to $500m to provide engine repair…
Nordic Aviation Capital A/S takes $230m 5 year loan
June 17, 2013
Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has successfully closed a $230m loan with institutional investment funds managed by three US investors: Highbridge Principal Strategies, Athene…
