ATW Photo Gallery-In the News-April 2015

Mexico’s Interjet has taken delivery of its 14^th Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100). SuperJet International plans to deliver an additional seven SSJ100 aircraft by the end of 2015. Four of them are currently under completion at its hangar in Venice.

The aircraft are operated in the domestic Mexican market and on new routes to Houston and San Antonio (Texas). Interjet ordered 30 SSJ100 in the 93-seats (34’ pitch) configuration.

The SSJ100 is developed by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), in partnership with Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi. The aircraft incorporates the most modern Western technology and systems, optimized power and efficiency, together with high standards of comfort available in the 100-seat segment. Photo: Courtesy, Superjet International

Mexico’s Interjet has taken delivery of its 14^th Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100). SuperJet International plans to deliver an additional seven SSJ100 aircraft by the end of 2015. Four of them are currently under completion at its hangar in Venice.

The aircraft are operated in the domestic Mexican market and on new routes to Houston and San Antonio (Texas). Interjet ordered 30 SSJ100 in the 93-seats (34’ pitch) configuration.

The SSJ100 is developed by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), in partnership with Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi. The aircraft incorporates the most modern Western technology and systems, optimized power and efficiency, together with high standards of comfort available in the 100-seat segment. Photo: Courtesy, SuperJet International

Airbus has selected Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD), the manufacturing division of the Korean Air Group, to supply the new Sharklet wingtip for the A330neo. Photo: The A330neo’s Sharklets will bear a strong family resemblance to the wingtips of the A350 XWB. Courtesy, Airbus

EasyJet took delivery of its 250th Airbus A320 family aircraft. To celebrate the 250th delivery, easyJet unveiled its newest A320 with a unique livery featuring 250 miniature aircraft. As with other recent deliveries to easyJet, the A320 is equipped with the latest technology and fuel-saving Sharklets. Photo credit: Christian Brinkmann/Airbus

Lufthansa Technik’s (LHT) new Puerto Rico MRO facility at Rafael Hernández International Airport in Aguadilla is set to open in July. Photo: Courtesy, LHT

Guernsey-based regional airline Aurigny is taking an ATR 42 on five-year lease from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) and is progressing with plans to add three Dornier 228s. Photo: Victoria Moores

A Korea-based Asiana Airlines Airbus A320 hit a radio installation on approach to Hiroshima Mihara Airport in Japan, causing damage to a wing and engine and injuring 25 passengers as a result of the resulting final off-runway stop. Photo: JIJI PRESS/AFP/Getty Images

West African Ivory Coast carrier Air Cote d'Ivoire has converted options on two Bombardier Q400s to a firm order. Photo: Courtesy, Bombardier

Turkish Airlines has inaugurated 5X-weekly Boeing 777-300ER service from Istanbul Ataturk to San Francisco, California. Photo: Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER in special livery. Courtesy, Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines has inaugurated 5X-weekly Boeing 777-300ER service from Istanbul Ataturk to San Francisco, California. Photo: Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER in special livery. Courtesy, Turkish Airlines

Air France regional HOP! will take five ATR 72-600s from Danish lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), firming up plans exclusively revealed by ATW in January. Photo: ATR 72-600. Courtesy, ATR

North Africa-based Air Algérie has presented its new cabin interior on its three soon-to-be-delivered Airbus A330-200 aircraft that were part of a contract signed in January 2014. This new and completely redesigned cabin includes the latest generation inflight entertainment system and more spacious seats. Air Algérie’s new cabin comfortably accommodates 18 passengers in business class, 14 in premium economy and 219 in economy class. Photo: Courtesy, Airbus

Air France’s regional subsidiary HOP! is bolstering its fleet with the introduction of the first of five new-generation ATR 72-600s as part of an agreement with the Danish lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). The new aircraft will join HOP!’s 24-strong ATR fleet and will make its first commercial flight at the end of the week. The remaining aircraft are expected to be delivered before the end of this year. The five modern ATR 72-600s will gradually replace the former ATR 72-500s as part of HOP!'s long-term strategy aiming at fleet modernization and network improvements. Photo: Courtesy, ATR

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. has pushed back the first flight of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) from the current quarter to “September or October of this year,” but still plans for a second quarter 2017 first delivery. Photo: MRJ first engine run. Courtesy, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp.

Panama-based Copa Airlines has signed for 61 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and -9 aircraft, in an order valued at $6.6 billion at list prices. This is the largest commercial transaction between a Panamanian and a US-based company. Photo: Rendering of 737- MAX 8 and -9 aircraft in Copa Airlines’ livery. Courtesy, Boeing

American Airlines and US Airways are now operating under a single operating certificate issued by FAA. Photo: American Airlines 737-800 by Rob Finlayson

Indian ground-handling company Decor Aviation has launched a new turboprop-based regional carrier, Air Pegasus, out of Bengaluru. Photo credit: Facebook

Turkish Airlines has named İlker Aycı as board chairman, succeeding Hamdi Topcu, who resigned April 6. Courtesy, Turkish Airlines

CIT Group has inked a firm deal for five more A321ceos, increasing its total A320 family commitments to 205 aircraft (155 ceos and 50 neos). Photo: Courtesy, Airbus

Pratt & Whitney is shifting its commercial business model. The PW1100G powering the Airbus A320neo will launch the GTF family of engines into the market when the re-engined narrowbody enters service later this year. Photo: A320neo Courtesy, Airbus