Russian Helicopters, JSC and French Turbomeca (Safran group), have signed contracts for the supply of at least 308 Turbomeca Ardiden 3G turbo shaft engines to be installed on the updated Ka-62 helicopter. This announcement follows the
Boeing delivered the first Next-Generation 737-900ER (extended range) with the Boeing Sky Interior to United Continental Holdings, subsidiary Continental Airlines. The carrier is the first U.S. airline to operate the 737-800 and 737-900ER featuring the all-new interior. Boeing also announced that Continental converted existing 2012 orders for Next-Generation 737s to 737-900ERs and will now be
The second Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, RC021, successfully made its first flight on April 26th. The airplane completes the two-airplane test fleet for the 747-8 Intercontinental. RC021 will be used primarily for testing the various interior systems that will be on the Intercontinental, such as heating, venting and air conditioning, smoke detection and galleys. In addition,
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) has finalized an order for the purchase of 100 A320neo family aircraft from Airbus. The final agreement with Airbus provides for model flexibility but initially includes both A320neo and A321neo for a total of 100 aircraft. Deliveries will start in 2015. As noted previously, Pratt & Whitney has been selected
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) has finalized an order for the purchase of 100 A320neo family aircraft from Airbus. The final agreement with Airbus provides for model flexibility but initially includes both A320neo and A321neo for a total of 100 aircraft. Deliveries will start in 2015. As noted previously, Pratt & Whitney has been selected
Macquarie AirFinance has delivered a Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Trinidad & Tobago-based Caribbean Airlines. The April 2007-model 737NG, MSN 30720, was delivered to Caribbean on 05 April. The delivery of this aircraft marks the first Macquarie AirFinance delivery to an airline in the Caribbean.
Nordic Aviation Capital has purchased one ATR42-500 aircraft (MSN 579) from ATRiam Capital of Ireland. Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of commercial jet and turboprop aircraft.
Macquarie AirFinance has delivered a Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Trinidad & Tobago-based Caribbean Airlines. The April 2007-model 737NG, MSN 30720, was delivered to Caribbean on 05 April. The delivery of this aircraft marks the first Macquarie AirFinance delivery to an airline in the Caribbean.
Nordic Aviation Capital has purchased one ATR42-500 aircraft (MSN 579) from ATRiam Capital of Ireland. Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of commercial jet and turboprop aircraft.
Lion Air, Indonesia’s largest private airline, took delivery of the carrier’s first Next-Generation 737-900ER with the new Boeing Sky Interior. Lion Air was the launch customer for the Boeing Next-Generation 737-900ER in 2005. This latest delivery is the airline’s 43rd 737-900ER. In all, the airline has ordered 178 Next-Generation 737s. Lion Air operates an all-Boeing
