Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Apr 25, 2007
Aviation Partners Boeing officially launched its 767-300ER blended winglet program this week, saying it has firm orders for 68 shipsets from three airlines on three continents. It expects US FAA certification in the fourth quarter of 2008. AVP said the winglets, available for both passenger and freighter versions, are worth 350,000 gal. in annual fuel savings per aircraft, a payload improvement of up to 12,000 lb. and a range increase of up to 360 nm.
Apr 24, 2007
FlyAsianXpress, operator of AirAsia's new long-haul, low-cost AirAsia X subsidiary, confirmed its order for 10 A330-300s for delivery starting late next year. The deal also includes five options (ATWOnline, April 2). The airline had evaluated the 777 but was unable to secure early delivery positions. AirAsia's Tony Fernandes said AirAsia X hopes to be flying 25 A330-300s in the next five years, according to AFX News, which also reported that the aircraft will be configured in two classes.
Apr 24, 2007
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft placed three BAe 146-200s with Johannesburg-based Airlink. The independent regional airline will operate the aircraft in a two-class configuration with seating for up to 89 passengers. It currently flies 15 29-seat Jetstream 41s, two of which are leased to Mozambique Express, and five ERJ-135s.
Apr 24, 2007
Horizon Air, launch customer for the Q400, placed a firm order for an additional 15 with options on 20 of the 74-seat turboprops. The firm order contract is valued at $393 million with deliveries slated to begin in October 2008. Horizon previously has placed orders with Bombardier for 46 Q400s, 28 Q200s, 21 Dash 8s and 20 CRJ700s, according to Bombardier.
Apr 24, 2007
Honeywell was selected by Boeing to provide engine nacelle anti-ice regulators on all 787s.
Feb 11, 2014
Myanma Airways, the flag carrier of Myanmar, is planning to resume international operations after inking a lease deal with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) for six Boeing 737-800s and four Boeing 737 MAX 8s.
Feb 11, 2014
Canary Islands regional airline Binter Canarias has placed a firm order for six ATR 72-600s for its fleet renewal valued at just under $150 million at list prices.
Feb 11, 2014
Vietnam low-cost carrier (LCC) VietJetAir has finalized a deal for 101 Airbus A320 family aircraft.
Feb 11, 2014
Indonesian Aerospace (IAe) is embarking on the development of a 19-seat turboprop, the N219, which could compete with the Viking Twin Otter and China’s Harbin Y-12F.
Feb 11, 2014
GE Aviation has described initial test results for the high pressure compressor (HPC) module of the new GE9X engine destined for the Boeing 777X as “very promising.”
Feb 11, 2014
Lufthansa, which is accelerating its fleet modernization program, has taken delivery of its 10th Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, slated to go into service by the end of February.
Feb 11, 2014
Russia’s Orenair Orenburg Airlines will lease two additional Boeing 737-800s from State Transport Leasing Co.
Feb 10, 2014
Bombardier has announced a follow-on order from an existing customer for three more CS300s valued at $228 million.