North Africa-based Air Algerie is on the verge of announcing three new aircraft orders, covering three regional aircraft, eight narrowbodies and three widebodies for delivery in 2015-16, plus evaluations have begun for two full freighters.
China’s Nantong Tongzhou Bay Aviation Industry has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire 30 firm Bombardier Q400 aircraft, as it prepares to launch commercial airline operations in China through an airline to be named Sutong Airlines.
ATR CEO Filippo Bagnato is hoping to finalize plans for a new training center in Asia by year end to meet demand triggered by its growing order book in the region.
Kazakhstan-based Air Astana has taken delivery of the last of six new Airbus A320 family aircraft, with the latest aircraft the third to be equipped with sharklet wingtips and in a 16 business-/132 economy-class configuration.
Boeing has selected UK-based leisure carrier TUI Travel as a partner for the next part of its ecoDemonstrator program, which aims to accelerate creation and production of sustainable technologies for aircraft.
China Express Airlines has placed a firm order for three Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, as well as conditional purchase agreements for five of the type with options on an additional eight aircraft.
Long-term support of engines costs far more than the initial purchase, and engine maintenance is the largest element in aircraft maintenance costs. Engine support options are a critical consideration in fleet planning.
Recovery teams from LAM Mozambique Airlines and disaster management firm Kenyon International have arrived in Namibia, headed for the crash site of a LAM Mozambique Embraer 190.
FAA has issued an airworthiness directive requiring operators of GE Aviation GEnx-powered Boeing 747-8s, 747-8Fs and 787-8s to avoid flying in moderate or severe high-altitude ice crystal icing (ICI) conditions.
EgyptAir low-cost subsidiary Air Cairo aims to double its fleet of four Airbus A320s by summer 2014 as it continues to shift its business model from charter flights to a hybrid variant, also offering low-cost scheduled services.
Startup carrier Air Cote d’Ivoire, which was launched 10 months ago, is planning to expand its domestic network to eight destinations using its newly ordered Bombardier Q400s.
Four current and future Bombardier Q400 operators have given their initial reactions to the launch of a new higher-density version at the Dubai Air Show.
