Shenzhen Eastern becomes China ACH160 launch customer 20 June 2019 Shenzhen Eastern General Aviation Company (Shenzhen Eastern GAC) has signed an agreement for one ACH160, becoming the launch customer for the VIP version of this medium helicopter in China. The aircraft will be used to perform mainly private and business aviation (PBA) missions around the […]
Embraer announces KLM intention for up to 35 E195-E2s 19 June 2019 Embraer announced today, at the 53rd International Paris Air Show, KLM Cityhopper’s intention to purchase up to 35 E195-E2 jets, 15 firm orders with purchase rights for a further 20 aircraft of the same model. This intention, which still requires a Purchase Agreement, […]
American Airlines to order 50 Airbus A321XLRs 19 June 2019 American Airlines, the world’s largest airline, will acquire 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, the new longer-range version of Airbus’ hugely successful A321neo. The purchase agreement includes the conversion of 30 of American’s existing A321neo slots to A321XLRs and incremental orders for an additional 20 A321XLRs. The […]
Airbus Helicopters,Pawan Hans Limited sign MoU 19 June 2019 Airbus Helicopters and Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the future introduction of two new categories of rotorcraft in the PHL fleet as well as for the repair, maintenance and overhaul of its existing AS365N Dauphin helicopters. The […]
ATR announces 75 new orders at Paris Air Show 19 June 2019 ATR announces a total of 75 order commitments, including 35 firm orders from NAC disclosed on June 18, on the occasion of the 53rd International Paris Air Show. The total value of the deals reaches US$ 1.7 billion. This shows ATR is well […]
Turkmenistan Airlines intends to order one 777-200LR 19 June 2019 Boeing and Turkmenistan Airlines, the national carrier of Turkmenistan, today announced the airline’s plan to extend its long-haul operations by adding a fourth 777-200LR (Long Range) aircraft to its fleet. The commitment, valued at US$346.9 million at list price, will be reflected on Boeing’s Orders […]
Qatar Airways announces commitment for five 777 Freighters 19 June 2019 Qatar Airways, one of the world’s leading air cargo carriers, announced a commitment today to purchase five additional 777 Freighters from Boeing. The deal, valued at US$1.8 billion at list prices, was unveiled at the Paris Air Show and signed in the presence of […]
Accipiter Holdings purchases 20 A320neos 19 June 2019 Dublin-based leasing company Accipiter Holdings has signed a Purchase Agreement to acquire 20 Airbus A320neosingle-aisle aircraft. The order, which was disclosed during the Paris Air Show by Paul Sheridan, Accipiter CEO and Isabelle Floret, Head of Leasing Markets, had been completed in March 2019, and was listed […]
ASL announces agreement for 20 737-800 BCFs 19 June 2019 ASL Aviation Holdings DAC (ASL) and Boeing signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 20 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF), bringing the world’s first Next-Generation 737-800 freighter conversion to 120 orders and commitments, from eight customers. The agreement includes 10 firm orders and 10 purchase rights. […]
Airbus launches FCAS innovation initiative 19 June 2019 Airbus has announced plans to closely co-operate with innovative technology players like start-ups, SMEs and research institutes especially in the software domain. By teaming up with innovative players, Airbus continues to unlock new ideas, technologies and research for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), the largest and […]