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Airlines Mexicana de Aviación orders 20 Embraer E2 aircraft
State-owned Mexicana de Aviación has ordered 20 new Embraer E2 aircraft to modernise its fleet.
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 Aviation Capital Group orders 35 737 MAX jets
The Aviation Capital Group has signed a purchase agreement with Boeing for 35 737 MAX aircraft.
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 ADAC orders new Challenger 650 aircraft for medevac ops
German-based operator Aero-Dienst GmbH has signed a purchase deal with Bombardier for a Challenger 650 jet for medevac operations.
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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Airlines ExpressJet announces strategy changes
ExpressJet Airlines, a Georgia-based capacity provider and wholly owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc. has announced a series of changes to contracts with several U.S. major carriers.
Airlines Etihad ends A340-500 operations
Etihad Airways has ended its A340-500 operations. Ch-Aviation reports the last jet was retired after its last flight on July 28. The aircraft was the last of three Airbus A340-500 in the Etihad fleet. All three aircraft were ferried to Spain for storage.
Airports Swiss C Series makes first flight into London City
The Bombardier C Series CS100 completed its first revenue service into London City Airport with a flight by Swiss International Airlines from Zurich, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced Tuesday.
Airlines TAROM launches tender for three long-haul aircraft
Romanian flag carrier TAROM has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to lease three widebody aircraft. In May, the Romanian transports minister, Razvan Cuc, announced that state-owned TAROM wants to acquire planes for flights to the US and China.
Airlines AirAsia plans to open Chinese subsidiary
The Malaysian low cost carrier AirAsia is planning to enter China, one of the last untapped markets for LCC in Asia. China Everbright Group, the Henan Working Group and AirAsia have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to establish a low-cost carrier in China as a joint venture.
Airlines Air Berlin starts cooperation with JetBlue
Air Berlin has announced a new partnership with JetBlue. The cooperation will start as of 12th September 2017 and will replace the former agreement with American Airlines that has ended in March.
Airlines Lufthansa transfers five A380 from Frankfurt to Munich
Lufthansa has announced to transfer five of its 14 Airbus A380 from Frankfurt/Main to its Munich hub. Starting in summer 2018 the aircraft will operate flights to the long-haul destinations Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Beijing.
Airlines Delta and China Eastern acquire Air France-KLM equity
Delta Air Lines and China Eastern Airlines have announced they have acquired separate 10% stakes in Air France-KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Group. The investments, which comes from new shares through capital increases, totals $875 million and will also provide Delta with a seat on the Air France-KLM Group’s board of directors.
Industry Airbus delivers its 100th A350
Airbus has delivered its 100th A350 XWB, just some 30 months after the first delivery in December 2014. The 100th aircraft delivered is an A350-900 for China Airlines. Airbus has delivered 36 A350 in 2017.
Industry Level orders three Airbus A330-200
IAG has announced it has ordered three Airbus A330-200 for its long-haul low cost subsidiary Level. The aircraft will be delivered in summer 2018.
Airlines Primera Air launches transatlantic low-cost flights in 2018
Primera Air, a subsidiary of Primera Travel Group, has announced it will launch transatlantic low-cost flights from three new European bases in 2018. The airline plans to connect the new bases in Birmingham, London Stansted and Paris Charles-de-Gaulle with Newark and Boston.
Airlines Etihad Airways sales Darwin Airline shares
Etihad Airways has sold its 33,33% minority stake in Swiss regional carrier Darwin Airline. Darwin Airline operates domestic and international services using the brand name Etihad Regional since January 2014.
Industry Aeroflot signs firm order for 20 additional Sukhoi Superjet 100
Aeroflot and United Aircraft Cooperation have signed a firm order for 20 Sukhoi Superjet aircraft. The signing ceremony took place on the opening day of the MAKS-2017 International Air Show in the presence of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.
Freight UPS and China's SF Holding establish a joint venture
The US-based cargo supplier UPS has announced plans to establish a joint venture with China's SF Holding, the parent company of SF Express.
Airports Fraport Greece officially takes over control of 14 airports
Fraport Greece commenced the 40-year concession for managing and developing 14 regional airports on the Greek mainland and holiday islands.
Airports European airports welcomed a record in 2016
European airport passenger traffic breaks the 2 billion mark in 2016 for the first time. The European Airports Council International (ACI) reports an increase in passenger volume by 5,1% compared to 2015.
Airports New plans for second Lisbon airport
Pedro Marques, Portuguese Minister for Infrastructure, confirmed plans to open a second airport in Lisbon. The former military base Montijo shall be converted into an international airport for the Portuguese capital until 2019.
Airlines Icelandair receives first Boeing 737 MAX
Icelandair has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX. The airline plans to enhance its trans-Atlantic operations.
Industry Boeing´s 10,000th 737 receives Guinness World Records title
Boeing´s 10,000th B737 has been recognized by Guinness World Records for the most produced commercial jet aircraft model.
Airlines Qantas starts first direct flights between Australia and Europe
Australia’s flag carrier Qantas has commenced the first direct flights between Europe and Australia.