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Airlines Akasa Air orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Indian carrier Akasa Air has signed a purchase deal with manufacturer Boeing for 150 more 737 MAX aircraft.
Airports Embraer E190-E2 lands at London City for the first time with Helvetic Airways
The Embraer E190-E2 has made its first commercial flight into London City Airport with Swiss carrier Helvetic Airways.
Airports Hamburg Airport prepares for hydrogen aircraft operations
Several institutions at Hamburg will work together to develop new maintenance processes and ground infrastructure for handling liquid hydrogen at Hamburg Airport.
Airports Berlin Brandenburg officially starts operations
After several delays, Berlin Brandenburg Airport BER has officially started its regular passenger operations.
Industry Korean Air orders 33 Airbus A350
Korean Air has become the latest customer for the A350 Family after confirming the purchase of 33 aircraft of the type.
Freight Boeing announces new aircraft orders from three airlines
Boeing was able to confirm three new orders for its 737 MAX programme, the 777 Freighter programme and the newly launched 777-8 Freighter.
Freight Silk Way West Airlines purchases two Airbus A350F
Silk Way West Airlines has become the latest carrier to purchase the new Airbus A350 Freighter.
Freight Embraer signs first firm conversion contract for 10 aircraft
The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has signed its first firm contract for its newly launched Passenger-to-Freighter service.
General Aviation Textron Aviation unveils new Cessna Citation Ascend
Textron Aviation has unveiled the latest aircraft to join the Cessna family: the Citation Ascend.
Start-Ups AirJapan to launch passenger flights with Bangkok service in February 2024
Japanese Start-Up carrier AirJapan has announced, that it will launch operations with long-haul services from Tokyo-Narita to Bangkok, starting in February 2024.
Start-Ups Greater Bay Airlines orders 15 Boeing 737-9 for fleet expansion
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has announced a new customer for its 737 MAX programme. Greater Bay Airlines has signed an order for 15 737-9 aircraft.
Start-Ups Caribbean Start-Up airline Arajet orders 20 Boeing 737 MAX
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has announced an order from Start-Up carrier Arajet, a new Caribbean airline.
Helicopters Bell Textron delivers 400th Bell 505
Bell Textron has announced that it reached a new milestone in its successful Bell 505 programe: The delivery of aircraft 400.
UAV Airbus creates Air Mobility Initiative to promote urban air mobility in Germany
Global aviation player Airbus has announced a new Air Mobility Initiative (AMI) to promote urban air mobility in Germany.
UAV Air Greenland orders eVTOL aircraft with Avolon for Zero-Emission operations
Leasing company Avolon and Air Greenland have announced a partnership that sees the operator ordering zero-emission eVTOL aircraft.
UAV Azorra orders 200 eVTOL aircraft from Eve
Eve and Azorra have signed a partnership to develop Urban Air Mobility (UAM) services with eVTOL aircraft.
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Industry Avolon confirms order for 75 Boeing 737 MAX
Dublin based Avolon has confirmed a firm order for 75 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes. The agreement was announced as Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 2017 Paris Air Show and is valued at $11 Billion at list prices.
Airlines Delta Air Lines to phase out 747-400s by the end of 2017
As Delta Air Lines will retire it´s Boeing 747 fleet by the end of December 2017, the passenger version of the legendary Jumbo-Jet will get even rarer.
Airlines Air Senegal to order two Airbus A330Neo aircraft
According to a press release by the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, Air Sénégal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for two Airbus A330Neo aircraft. This makes the carrier the first African airline to order the new aircraft model.
Industry SCAT Airlines announces order for six Boeing 737 MAX
Boeing and Kazakhstan-based SCAT Airlines announced an order for six 737 MAX 8s on the final day of the 2017 Dubai Airshow.
Start-Ups Samoa Airways commences operations
Samoa Airways has commenced operations on Monday, 14 November 2017. The inaugural flight departed from Apia Faleolo to Auckland International Airport.
Start-Ups VLM Airlines receives Belgian AOC
Antwerp based VLM Airlines has received its Air Operator´s Certificate (AOC), the airline confirms. This allows VLM to commence Airbus A320 and Fokker 50 operations.
Helicopters Falcon Aviation announces a MoU for three additional H160
Falcon Aviation and Airbus Helicopters have signed a new MoU at the Dubai Airshow expanding their commitment to the H160 adding three additional helicopters to the original Letter of Intent signed in May 2016.
Industry CDB Aviation confirms order for 90 A320Neo Family
Dublin based CDB Aviation Lease Finance DAC (CDB Aviation) has announced a firm order for 90 A320 Neo Family aircraft during the Dubai Airshow 2017. The agreement was reached in two steps: an original purchase agreement signed in 2014 for 45 A320 Neo Family aircraft, which remained undisclosed to date, and the firming up of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) announced at the 2017 Le Bourget Paris Airshow in June 2017 for an additional 30 A320neo and 15 A321neo aircraft.
Industry FlyDubai signs an agreement for 225 Boeing 737 Max aircraft
Boeing and FlyDubai signed a landmark agreement today for 225 737 MAX airplanes with a list price value of $27 billion. The deal represents the largest-ever single-aisle jet order – by number of airplanes and total value – from a Middle East carrier.
Airlines Egypt Air leases 6 Boeing 787 Dreamliner from AerCap
Boeing and AerCap announced at the 2017 Dubai Airshow that Egypt Air will lease six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Egypt Air, the national flag of Egypt, is leasing the airplanes from Dublin-based AerCap, the world's largest 787 customer with more than 115 787s owned or on order.
Industry Indigo Group orders 430 Airbus A320Neo Family aircraft
Airbus, Indigo Partners’ four portfolio airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purchase by the four airlines of 430 additional A320neo Family aircraft. The aircraft will be allocated among the ultra-low-cost airlines Frontier Airlines (United States), JetSMART (Chile), Volaris (Mexico) and Wizz Air (Hungary) upon the completion of final purchase agreements between Airbus and the four airlines.
Industry Bombardier signs letter of intent with Egypt Air for up to 24 CS300
Bombardier announced during Dubai Air Show that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for up to 24 CS300 aircraft with Egypt Air. The deal includes 12 CS300 aircraft and purchase rights for an additional 12 aircraft.
Freight Ethiopian Airlines announces order for four Boeing 777 Freighters
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced an order for four Boeing 777 Freighters in a deal valued at more than $1.3 billion at list prices at the Dubai Airshow 2017. The deal includes a new order for two freighters. It also includes two freighters the airline announced as a commitment in June that finalized into a firm order and posted on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website this month.
Industry Wataniya Airways signs MoU for 25 Airbus A320Neo
Airbus has announced that Golden Falcon Aviation, the exclusive aircraft provider of Wataniya airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 25 Airbus A320Neo.
Industry ALAFCO finalizes order for 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s
Boeing and ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company (ALAFCO) finalized an order for 20 additional 737 MAX 8s at the 2017 Dubai Airshow, doubling the lessor's order book for the MAX airplane. Kuwait-based ALAFCO now has 40 737 MAXs on order. The deal, valued at $2.2 billion at current list prices, was announced as a commitment at the Paris Air Show.
Airlines Emirates presents new Boeing 777 cabin concept
Emirates has unveiled refreshed interiors for its Boeing 777 aircraft, including a new concept for first class suites.
Industry Emirates announce commitment to purchase 40 B787-10 Dreamlliners
Boeing and the Gulf Carrier Emirates announced a commitment to purchase 40 787-10 Dreamliners at the 2017 Dubai Airshow. The deal, including airplanes and related equipment, is valued at $15.1 billion at current list prices.
Freight Astral Aviation leases a first Boeing 747-400F
Kenya’s Astral Aviation has signed a wet-lease agreement for a Boeing 747-400F with Air Atlantic Icelandic. This deal has the intention to strengthen the company’s presence in Africa “and especially the Kenyan perishables market, adding capacity for flowers and vegetables from Nairobi to the UK”. Astral Aviation has leased the aircraft in cooperation with Network Airline Management - a division of the Network Aviation Group.
Industry Azerbaijan Airlines and Boeing sign agreement on purchase for 5 B787 Dreamliners
Boeing and Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) announced an order for five more 787-8 Dreamliners and a commitment to purchase two large freighters. The agreement, announced at the 2017 Dubai Air Show, is valued at about $1.9 billion at current list prices. The freighter commitment will be finalized at a later time.
Industry CDB Aviation and Boeing finalize order for 60 aircraft
Boeing and CDB Aviation finalized an order for 42 737 MAX 8s, 10 737 MAX 10s and eight 787-9 Dreamliners. The order, valued at $7.4 billion at current list prices, was announced as a Memorandum of Understanding at the 2017 Paris Air Show.