Orders & Deliveries
Bombardier Aerospace announced that a Chinese airline, which has requested to remain unidentified at the present time, has signed a conditional purchase agreement for six Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. The transaction, which is the first for CRJ900 aircraft in China, includes options on additional five CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. “Since the introduction of the original Canadair Regional Jet in 1992, Bombardier’s CRJ Series aircraft have become the best-selling regional aircraft program in history and we look ...
Boeing announced that the plane maker recently delivered the 300th Boeing 777-300ER (extended range) (S2-AFO – c/n 40122) to first-time customer Biman Bangladesh. The 777-300ER has been ordered by 37 customers around the globe. Twenty-seven customers now operate the 777-300ER, 10 additional customers will take delivery of their first 777-300ERs through 2014. The 777-300ER was introduced into service in 2005 and quickly became a best seller. “It is distinguished by its fuel efficiency, award-winning ...
The 300th Eurofighter Typhoon was delivered today by Cassidian to the Spanish Air Force. The Eurofighter Typhoons – developed and manufactured by Cassidian in Germany and Spain, BAE Systems in the UK and Alenia Aeronautica in Italy – are now in service across the globe with 16 units in six air forces replacing 11 aircraft types. To date, the fleet has completed over 130,000 flying hours with well above average operational availability and unmatched operational ...
As you know from my previous post, the first Airbus A380 for China Southern Airlines has been delivered yesterday (MSN0031). The following video features the highlights of this very special delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France. China Southern Airlines has ordered a total of 5 A380 so far but Airbus sees a potential of probably up to 200 Chinese A380 orders over the coming years. China Southern becomes the 7th A380 operator after Korean Air, Lufthansa, ...
Tomorrow, 14 October, China Southern Airlines will become the first Chinese airline to receive the Airbus A380 (MSN0031). Later this month the aircraft will be deployed on domestic services in China, with the commercial flights to begin on 17 October between Beijing and Guangzhou. You can watch the A380 handover on a live webcast, beginning at 09:00 AM UTC (11:00 AM Paris time / 5:00 PM Beijing time) on http:/www.a380delivery.com/china-southern/ ...
Boeing, Cargolux and GE have finally resolved the contractual issues related to the performance of the aircraft and its engines, that delayed the first delivery of the 747-8 Freighter last month. Cargolux will take delivery of their first 747-8 Freighter already today (October 12) and immediately put it into service with a stop at Sea-Tac Airport for a cargo pickup. Tomorrow Cargolux will take delivery of its second Boeing 747-8F. In its meeting on 7 ...
Randy Tinseth, vice president, marketing for Boeing Commercial Airplanes just informed media that the Boeing 747-8F delivery won’t take place as scheduled on Monday! Due to “contractual issues” with lauch customer Cargolux the delivery will be delayed until further notice. Employee and media events for next week have also been postponed. According to Tinseth, Boeing is working with Cargolux to resolve the issues. The cargo airline has been a strong Boeing partner since decades. 20 ...
Sept. 26 will be the beginning of a new era of aviation. On that day the very first Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be delivered to Japanese carrier ANA (All Nippon Airways). “The airplane is ready. ANA is ready. And, Boeing is ready,” said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “This airplane begins a new chapter in aviation history.” ANA’s 787 will arrive in Tokyo on Sept. 28, following a Sept. 27 departure ...
Boeing today announced that the plane maker delivered a B737 with the new Boeing Sky Interior to RwandAir, making it the first African carrier to own and operate the innovative interior. The delivery is the first direct-purchase 737 in RwandAir’s fleet. Operating from Kigali as its hub, RwandAir’s fleet includes two Boeing 737-500s, two Bombardier CRJ200s and a Dash8-200. As part of Boeing’s Humanitarian Delivery Flights program, Boeing partnered with RwandAir and Operation USA on ...
Delta Air Lines today announced an order for 100 Boeing 737-900ERs. The order is part of Delta’s fleet renewal effort to replace its older, less efficient single-aisle fleet. (MD-90 / MD-88) The Boeing 737-900ER is the newest member of the Next-Generation 737 airplane family. It also is the highest capacity, longest-range airplane in Boeing’s single-aisle fleet. New aerodynamic and structural design changes allow the airplane to carry up to 180 passengers in a typical ...
China Eastern Airlines received its first Next-Generation 737-700 that has been configured for high-altitude/high-temperature airport operations. The new plane additionally features the new Boeing Sky Interior. The aircraft will be operated at the high altitude airports in western China. This special feature package provides the Boeing 737-700 with a new engine thrust rating that allows additional payload capability at high altitude airports and hot conditions. The package also includes an extended duration oxygen system ...
A few days ago Boeing delivered three F-15K Slam Eagles to the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). Boeing delivered the first six of 21 F-15Ks it is producing under the Next Fighter II contract in 2010, followed by two in April and two more in May. The remaining eight aircraft will be delivered through April 2012. Six of the new F-15K Slam Eagles are scheduled to participate in an advanced aerial combat training exercise ...
Boeing has received a $1.64 billion contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to provide 14 new CH-47 Chinook helicopters. The new-build CH-47 Mark (Mk)-6 Chinooks are part of the MOD’s Strategic Helicopter Vision to modernize its helicopter force structure, and will expand the RAF fleet to 60 Chinooks. “From the Falkland Islands to Iraq and Afghanistan, the RAF has operated Chinooks magnificently for many years in the most demanding environments,” said UK Secretary ...
EADS announced that Turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has celebrated the delivery of the first two ATR 72-600s. Royal Air Maroc will be the first operator of the new ATR “-600″ series. The 70-seater aircraft will allow the Moroccan national airline to reinforce its domestic and its nearest international network. In 2009 the airline ordered four ATR 72-600s and two ATR 42-600s, for a total of over US$ 125 million. These ATR 72-600s of which the ...
Airbus announced that Qantas has selected Airbus A320 aircraft for its new premium airline to service routes to/from Australia and the Asian region. In addition, Jetstar Airways – a subsidiary of Qantas – has selected the Airbus A320 to continue its growth in Australia and Asia. The commitment to order consists of 110 A320 Family aircraft including 78 A320neo. “We are delighted to be investing in Airbus’ fuel efficient A320 Family, including the new ...
Embraer delivered the first Embraer E190 jet to China’s CDB Leasing Co., Ltd. (CLC). The aircraft will be operated by China Southern Air Holding Xinjiang Company, a branch of China Southern Airlines, which is the largest airline in China and the third largest in the world, in terms of traffic volume. CLC has ordered a total of 30 Embraer 190s, including 20 firm orders and ten options, all of which for China Southern Airlines. The ...
Thai Airways International (THAI) has signed a contract with Airbus covering the firm order of four A350-900s and five A320 aircraft, becoming a new customer for both aircraft types. The Airbus A350 XWB is set to operate on long haul services to Europe and the A320s on domestic and regional routes. In addition to the aircraft ordered from Airbus, the airline is also leasing eight additional A350-900s and six more A320s from third party lessors. ...
Airbus announced that Lufthansa has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft. The order comprises 25 A320neo and five A321neo aircraft. These will be powered by new-generation Pratt & Whitney PW1100G turbofan engines. The A320neo Family incorporates large “Sharklet” wing tip devices, which together with the new more efficient engines, will deliver up to 15 percent in fuel savings. This will represent some 3,600 tonnes less CO2 per aircraft, per year. In ...
American Airlines today announced two new large aircraft orders. The airline signed a firm contract with Airbus to acquire 260 Airbus A320 Family aircraft. The contract calls for flexibility for the airline to take delivery of A319s, A320s and A321s, with 130 featuring Airbus’ New Engine Option (neo). All 260 aircraft will feature large, fuel-saving wingtip devices known as Sharklets. The airline plans to announce its choice of engines to power the aircraft at a ...
Big news for Airbus! Yesterday the European aircraft manufacturer delivered the 800th Airbus A330. The aircraft is an A330-200 Freighter, received by Aircastle Advisor Ltd for operation by Chinese HNA Group (Hainan Airlines). This is the third A330-200F for its fleet. To date, over 1,140 A330s have been ordered. The A330 family has accumulated nearly 18 million flight hours and over four million landings. The A330 is in service with over 80 operators. Photo Photo: ...
Airbus today announced that Singapore Airlines has signed an agreement to expand its fleet with 15 more A330-300s. The aircraft will join an existing fleet of 19 A330-300s, flying from Singapore to destinations across the Asia-Pacific region and to the Middle East. As with the carrier’s existing A330 fleet, the new aircraft will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines. The twin engine A330 is one of the most widely used widebody aircraft in service ...
At the Paris Air Show 2011 in Le Bourget, Airbus won orders and commitments worth about US$72.2 billion for a total of 730 aircraft. This success sets a new record for any commercial aircraft manufacturer at any air show ever. The commitments comprise Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 312 aircraft worth US$28.2 billion and firm purchase orders for 418 aircraft worth around US$44.0 billion. The A320neo Family was clearly the star of the show, by ...
