Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Nov 19, 2012
Air Lease Corp. has placed two new ATR 72-600s from its order pipeline on long-term lease to Mexico’s Aeromar, scheduled for delivery between April and May 2013. Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) authorized a guarantee of an approximately $500 million loan to Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT S.A. (LOT Airlines) for the export of a fleet of Boeing 787s to Poland. Apple Bank for Savings of New York provided the loan.
Nov 19, 2012
Turkish Airlines (TK) has done a deal with GE Aviation to provide engines for its new Airbus A330-300s and Boeing 777-300ERs. A $1.4 billion contract covers GE90-115Bs to power the 777-300ERs and a long-term OnPoint maintenance agreement. TK in October ordered 15 777-300ERs with options for an additional five, scheduled for delivery beginning in 2014 (ATW Daily News, Oct 22). The GE90 is the only engine available for the -300ER.
Nov 19, 2012
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) delivered the 15th and final Boeing 737-800 to American Airlines (AA) as part of an aircraft sale and leaseback program. “ILFC…views this transaction as an important achievement in the execution of our strategy to increase ILFC’s market share in the Americas,” ILFC CEO Henri Courpron said. The program began in November 2011; at that time AA had taken delivery of two of the previously-ordered aircraft.
Nov 16, 2012
Boeing and Airbus both see strong demand for commercial aircraft in Latin America over the next two decades, with Boeing slightly more bullish on the region.
Nov 16, 2012
Bombardier has a “high degree of confidence” it will be able to stick to its revised schedule for the CSeries, a company official said.
Jun 16, 2017
With easy accessibility, streamlined security clearance and a short check-in, London City Airport (LCY) is a favorite with frequent fliers.
Jun 16, 2017
When the gates at Le Bourget open for next week's Paris Air Show, Rolls-Royce will be bolting together the fan casing and core of its Advance 3 demonstrator engine as it continues to move toward its next generation of engines.
Jun 16, 2017
French technology provider Thales Group, which has invested €1 billion ($1.2 billion) in key digital technologies over the past three years, has launched a high-tech Digital Factory as the company accelerates its digital transformation across all areas of advanced technology, enabling customers to make the right decisions in real time.
Jun 15, 2017
Startup supersonic airliner developer Boom Technology has completed the preliminary design review (PDR) for the XB-1 “Baby Boom” demonstrator.
Jun 15, 2017
On June 14, 2017, UK low-cost carrier easyJet took its first Airbus A320neo, becoming the 25th A320neo operator. Here is an exclusive look at the…
Jun 15, 2017
UK low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet has received its first Airbus A320neo, kicking off deliveries from an order for 130 of the re-engined twinjets. With the June 14 handover, easyJet became the 25th A320neo operator. Exclusive photos by ATW's European bureau chief Victoria Moores
Jun 15, 2017
ATW European Bureau Chief Victoria Moores speaks with EasyJet CEO Carolyn McCall on the UK low-cost carrier's first Airbus A320neo delivery June 14, 2017.