ATR is returning to the US market, with 20 of its Turboprop aircraft to join Silver Airways Silver Airways ATR42-600 - Rendering, ATR Silver Airways will lease the aircraft from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). 15 of the turboprops are assigned to a new order, whilst 5 are from an existing order. The order will be split into 16 ATR42-600 aircraft and 4 … [Read more...]

After noises earlier this week, Emirates have been persuaded to sign on the dotted line for more Airbus A380 aicraft. Emirates Airbus A380 departing London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Emirates and Airbus have signed a memorandum of understanding for 20 firm orders and 16 options - a total of 36 aircraft. The MoU was signed by  Sheikh Ahmed bin … [Read more...]

It's the last business day of the year - so airframers have been firming up some of those orders that have been floating around during the year, and putting them on the books before they head off to pop some champagne corks. Airbus Indigo Partners (who fly Frontier, Wizz Air, Volaris and Jetsmart) have concluded their order for 430 A320neo family aircraft, with the order … [Read more...]

Editors note: I'm still catching up with some of the headlines that hit before Christmas as this cold and flu has been my better friend than I wanted it to be.  Last Friday, Bombardier delivered the first C Series aircraft to an Asian customer - Korean Air. The manufacturer delivered a CS300 frame with Pratt & Whitney turbofans, in a ceremony at Mirabel in … [Read more...]

It seems Delta is following through with its intent, and will be adding 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet. Delta A321neo with Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofans - Rendering, Airbus The cabins will feature IFE at seat, streaming IFE to devices , ass well as 2Ku WiFi provisioned by Gogo.  The cabins will also have larger overhead bins installed too, and … [Read more...]

Whilst the A330-900neo continues its flight tests, the A330-800neo (the range optimised version) has entered the final assembly. The central fuselage and wings on the final assembly line on station 40- Image, Airbus  The central fuselage and wings on the final assembly line on station 40 - Image, Airbus  The first A330-800neo - MSN1888 is starting to come together … [Read more...]

It's the last day of the Dubai Air Show, and there has been a few orders trickling through on the final day. Boeing Let's start with the one that's got you here - which is SCAT Airlines (sometimes known as Special Cargo Air Transport) of Kazakhstan has finalised an order for six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Editors note: Yes, they do have a web site at scat.kz (safe for … [Read more...]

Well it seems both Airbus and Boeing have rolled out the big guns on the last day of the Dubai Air Show, with both announcing massive orders. Airbus Airbus were first out of the traps today with an MoU by Indigo Partners for an order for... 430 A320neo aircraft. You read that right... 430 A320neo aircraft. These aircraft will be for Frontier Airlines (United States), … [Read more...]

Well, Airbus left it rather late in the Dubai Air Show to get something for its efforts - but it seems it's paid off with a Memorandum of Understanding  between it and Golden Falcon Aviation. They provide aircraft to Wataniya Airways.  Wataniya Airways Airbus A320neo - Rendering, Airbus.  The MoU is for 25 Airbus A320neo aircraft. Currently, Wataniya Airways has two … [Read more...]

Well, after a little teasing last night, it seems Bombardiers C Series programme has snagged a customer, with EgyptAir signing a Letter of Intent to purchase for up to 24 C Series aircraft The Letter of Intent calls for 12 CS300 aircraft as part of an order, with purchase rights for a further twelve. Bombardier C Series C300   - Egyptair - Rendering, Bombardier At … [Read more...]