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General Aviation JetSuite will become Zunum’s hybrid aircraft launch customer
The Washington-based aircraft manufacturer start-up Zunum Aero has announced that JetSuite will become launch customer for the first hybrid electric regional aircraft.
Industry US Governmental decision could affect aircraft deliveries
Donald Trump’s decision to drop the Iran nuclear deal could affect the deliveries of ordered aircraft to Iranian airlines.
Airlines SymartLynx seeks to start North America operations
In its 2017 Summary report, charter operator SmartLynx announced, that it plans to start operations from North America and Canada.
Freight United Airlines and Lufthansa launch Cargo Joint Venture
United Airlines and Lufthansa Cargo have launched their previously announced air cargo joint venture.
Airlines United Airlines increases stake in Brazil’s Azul
The Brazilian carrier Azul has announced United Airlines has increased its stake in Azul from 3.7% to 8.0%.
Industry Ryanair orders 25 additional Boeing 737 MAX 8
The Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair and Boeing have announced they finalized an order for 25 additional high-capacity 737 MAX 8 airplanes.
Industry Boeing and Embraer close to a deal?
The Brazilian newspaper reports, both aircraft manufacturers are getting closer to a possible deal regarding the takeover of Embraer E Jet aircraft family.
Airlines United Airlines acquires 20 used A319
United Airlines has announced the acquisition of 20 additional used Airbus A319 for its fleet.
Industry Delta Air Lines plans to introduce CSeries in early 2019
Delta Air Lines’ CEO Ed Bastian has stated, that the carrier plans to receive the first handful of Bombardier CS100 aircraft in late 2018.
Airlines Qatar Airways acquires minority stake in JetSuite
The Gulf carrier has announced an additional minor investment in a US private charter airline.
Industry American Airlines orders 47 Boeing 787
American Airlines has announced that the carrier has placed an order for 47 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliner plus options for 28 further aircraft.
Freight FedEx announces investment in its Memphis hub
US courier delivery services company FedEx has announced to invest in its headquarter and hub airport in Memphis, Tennessee.
Industry Boeing 737 MAX 7 completes maiden flight
Boeing’s new B737 MAX 7 has successfully completed its first flight on March 16, 2018.
Airlines Lufthansa to end Berlin-New York flights
According to German media, Lufthansa will stop operating flights from the former Air Berlin hub Berlin Tegel to New York JFK in the next weeks.
Airlines United Airlines eyes new aircraft for fleet renewal
US carrier United Airlines has published a list with possible aircraft candidates for its fleet renewal.
Airlines Delta Air Lines interested in possible Boeing 797
According to Bloomberg, Delta Air Lines is interested in Boeing’s possible new middle-of-the-market aircraft, unofficially named Boeing 797.
Industry Boeing announces $1 billion service orders
Boeing has announced service orders valued more than $900 million from several airlines at the Singapore Air Show 2018.
Industry USITC blocks tariffs on Bombardier CSeries
The United States International Trade Commission has rejected a recommendation from the US Department of Commerce to charge a nearly 300% tariff on CSeries aircraft sold in the USA.
Industry Silver Airways lo lease 20 ATR -600 aircraft from NAC
ATR has announced, that Silver Airways will lease 15 ATR -600 series aircraft from leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), adding to 5 aircraft already on order.
Freight Cincinnati Airport handled over one million tons in 2017
Cincinnati Airport has announced the annual cargo figures.