Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
SEKISUI CHEMICAL completed previously announced acquisition of Renton-based AIM AEROSPACE GROUP (composites/thermoplastic technology) from Liberty
Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES made successful emergency landing of 777-300ER (35555) at LAX following GE90 fire during takeoff.
Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
BUSY BEE CONGO lost Dornier 228 (8030) when aircraft crashed after takeoff from Goma; all 17 pax/crew were killed.
Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
CONDOR expects to receive non-binding purchase offers in mid-December, with finalization of sale in January 2020.
Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
ALC plans to offer US$301m in senior unsecured medium-term notes due December 5, 2024 to finance new aircraft purchases.
Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
FITCH RATINGS has revised rating watch status of AIRCASTLE from Evolving to Positive, following announced acquisition of company by Marubeni
Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
AVATION estimates year-over-year lease rental revenue growth of 12% for six months ended December 31. It says it repossessed two A321-200s from Thomas
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said it looks forward to the entry into force of Montreal Protocol 2014 (MP14) on 1 January 2020.
Air Transport

By Bill Carey
House leaders urge the FAA to step up progress on a system to better segregate space launches from other air traffic.
Air Transport

By Michael Bruno
In aircraft manufacturing, if suppliers want to bet on a winning horse, it looks like larger 737s and A320s are it.
Air Transport

By Jens Flottau
Leisure carrier Condor faces restructuring after Thomas Cook’s failure but remains profitable and has options.
Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL says the operational impact of the 737 MAX grounding could carry into 2021 as airlines face significant challenges of
Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
BOEING rolled out the first LEAP-powered 737 MAX 10 in prep for first flight in 2020; it has >550 orders and commitments.
Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
MANTA AIR launched seaplane services with DHC-6-300 Twin Otter, of which it has ordered 10 (two delivered).
Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
VIRGIN ATLANTIC retired 747-400 (26255) and now has seven, to be retired by 2021; aircraft entered service in June 1996.
Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
AIR FRANCE retired its first A380 (040), which will be returned to DR. PETERS GROUP and remarketed. It has nine more.
Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
SILVER AIRWAYS received FAA certification to operate ATR 72-600; initial service (Tampa-Pensacola) began Nov 23. It has received first seven ATR -600s
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By Stephen Costley
AVMAX GROUP took delivery of two new Viking Series 400 Twin Otters (978/981) for multi-million-dollar CNPCIC contract in Chad to fly personnel between
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By Stephen Costley
AEROMEXICO leased new GEnx-powered 787-9 (65092) from AerCap; it was not an SLB deal (SPNWS; November 8).
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By Stephen Costley
PIONAIR purchased two BAe 146-200s (E2050/E2108) and BAe 146-300QT (E3150) from WDL Aviation.
Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
MIAMI AIR INTERNATIONAL leased ex-TUI Belgium 737-800 (37260) from SMBC Aviation Capital.
Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
ONUR AIR leased A330-300 (908; ex-China Southern) with Trent 700s from CDB Aviation; two more are due in 2Q20.
Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
BRUSSELS AIRLINES leased another ex-Cathay Pacific A330-300 (679) with Trent 772s from AerCap.
Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
SILVER AIRWAYS took delivery of two new ATR 42-600s (1403/1405) on lease from Nordic Aviation Capital.
Air Transport

By Stephen Costley
AIRASIA INDIA agreed to lease two A320-200s with CFM56s from ACG (4936; ex-Peach) and Aircastle (3750; ex-IndiGo).
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