Scandinavian leisure carrier Primera Air has placed an order for eight Boeing 737 MAX 9s, has taken purchase rights on four more, and will lease another eight from US lessor Air Lease Corp.
Airbus Aerial launches
Airbus
Airbus has launched its US base and operations of a new commercial drone startup—Airbus Aerial—in Atlanta, Georgia and has appointed Jesse Kallman as president of the US base.
IndiGo signs for up to 50 turboprops
ATR
Indian low-cost carrier (LCC) IndiGo has signed a letter of intent for up to 50 ATR 72-600 regional turboprops. Photo: ATR 72-600
Thai Airways recertified to international safety standards
UKCAA
Thai Airways’ air operator’s certificate (AOC) has been recertified after a 2015 ICAO audit of Thailand found significant concerns with the country’s safety oversight.
Cargolux, Emirates SkyCargo create partnership
Emirates SkyCargo
Cargolux president & CEO Richard Forson and Emirates divisional SVP-cargo Nabil Sultan sign an MOU for a strategic cargo partnership.
Kuwait begins construction on new airport
Kuwait International Airport
The Gulf state of Kuwait has begun heavy construction work on its new airport, designed to ease serious overcrowding problems.
Airbus Mobile takes first major A320 component assemblies
Airbus
The Airbus Mobile, Alabama facility has received the major component assemblies for the first A320 that will be produced in the US.
Airbus Mobile takes first major A320 component assemblies
The Airbus Mobile, Alabama facility has received the major component assemblies for the first A320 that will be produced in the US. This A320 is destined to be delivered to Fort Lauderdale-based Spirit Airlines this summer.
Airbus Mobile takes first major Spirit A320 component assemblies
The Airbus Mobile, Alabama facility has received the major component assemblies for the first A320 that will be produced in the US. This A320 is destined to be delivered to Fort Lauderdale-based Spirit Airlines this summer.
Linda Blachly is Senior Associate Editor for Air Transport World and Aviation Week. She joined the company in July 2010 and is responsible for producing features for Air Transport World’s monthly magazine and engaging content for the aviationweek.com. She is based in the Washington DC office.
