Brazilian carrier GOL Airlines plans to convert 30 of its current Boeing 737-8 orders to 737-10 models, and has ordered an additional 15 737-8s, the company said at the Farnborough Airshow.
Lessor Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has struck out in a new direction in its acquisition policy by making its first direct order for a batch of aircraft. Previously, the San Francisco-based company has specialized in sale-and-leaseback deals to build its portfolio of around 180 aircraft.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of the first of its Airbus A350-900 orders, and will use the aircraft to debut nonstop flights to New York JFK.
Bonn, Germany-based DHL Express placed a firm order for 14 Boeing 777 freighters valued at $4.7 billion at list prices, plus took purchase options for seven more 777Fs.
Despite its recent travails with its Trent 1000, Rolls-Royce is striking an upbeat tone at the Farnborough Airshow, highlighting the imminent certification of its Trent 7000.
Hawaiian Airlines is on track to launch its turboprop freighter operation in the third quarter of this year, and the airline plans to expand this fleet relatively quickly.
JetBlue Airways’ conversion of A320neos to A321neos gives the carrier increased flexibility as it continues to weigh the possibility of adding European destinations to its network, with the primary factor being the added costs compared to expanding stateside using its largest-capacity aircraft.
The prospective partnership between Boeing and Embraer will spawn new aircraft models and could be approved months sooner than earlier reports have suggested, said executives from both companies here at the Farnborough Airshow.
Fred Cromer, president of Bombardier Commercial Aircraft, held out the possibility of the company’s Atmosphere cabin being adopted for its Q400 turboprops as he unveiled the new CRJ interior at the Farnborough Airshow.
The 2018 Farnborough Airshow, which gets underway July 16, will be the third major air show in four years at which the aircraft formerly known as the Bombardier C Series gets “reintroduced.”
The UK’s aviation regulator has given details of the work it is undertaking in the event of a “disorderly” Brexit, where the UK leaves the European Union (EU) without an agreed deal between the two parties.
Atlas Air Worldwide (AAW), ramping up to meet rising demand from cargo carriers looking for lift, has signed an agreement with GoJet Airlines that guarantees the regional carrier’s pilots interviews with the widebody freight-hauling specialist.
Virgin Australia is boosting its flight schedule on short-haul international routes to New Zealand and the Pacific Islands over the southern summer peak season.
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) is preparing to deploy its Airbus A380s and other aircraft to transport passengers to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj religious pilgrimage.
Inflight connectivity provider Gogo is considering a sale, splitting up the company or other exit plans, and has been approached with a “number of inquiries in the past few weeks,” top executives said in a July 13 teleconference.
