Aircraft & Propulsion

New Tunisia-based Syphax Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to buy three Airbus A320neos, making it the first time an African-based carrier has ordered the neo.

Aircraft News

Boeing has launched the 787-10 Dreamliner, the third member of its 787 family, at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget.

Los Angeles, Calif.-based Air Lease Corp. (ALC) has inked a memorandum of understanding with Boeing to purchase 33 aircraft, comprising three 787-9 and 30 787-10X Dreamliners.

United Airlines has increased its 787 Dreamliner order to 65 aircraft (including six previously delivered aircraft) with an order for 20 787-10s.

Airbus kicked off its week at the Paris Air Show still making no comment about whether or not the A350 XWB would do a flypast, but announcing a batch of new aircraft sales totaling more than $23 billion at list prices and including a firm order for 20 A380s.

Embraer kicked off the Paris Air Show with the launch of its second-generation E-Jet, the E2, and secured a firm order from SkyWest Inc. for 100 E-175-E2 aircraft.

London City-based startup Odyssey Airlines has been revealed as the customer for 10 Bombardier CS100s, which were ordered in June 2011.

The Lufthansa Group has firmed up a previous supervisory board decision to acquire 100 A320 family aircraft, comprising 35 A320neo, 35 A321neo and 30 A320ceo with sharklets.

Qatar Airways has ordered nine Boeing 777-300ERs aircraft at the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget.

TUI Travel CEO Peter Long has indicated he is likely to firm up options for 90 Boeing 737 MAXs following on from its recent commitment for 60 of the type.

International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) has signed a firm contract for the purchase of 50 additional Airbus A320neo family aircraft, Airbus announced at the Paris Air Show.

Doric Lease Corp. has signed a memorandum of understanding for 20 Airbus A380s at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget.

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has committed to order 10 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners equipped with GEnx engines, subject to the 787-10 program launch.

Tokyo-based Skymark Airlines (Skymark) announced at the Paris Air Show its intention to select the Boeing 737 MAX for its fleet renewal program.

FLY Leasing has acquired two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, both manufactured in 2013. The aircraft are on 10-year leases to leading carriers in the US and China.

China Southern Airlines has selected Pratt & Whitney’s PW4170 Advantage70 engine to power its order of 16 Airbus A330 aircraft.

China Southern Airlines subsidiary Xiamen Airlines has selected GE Aviation GEnx-1B engines to power its six Boeing 787s.

Qatar Airways is showcasing its latest Boeing 787 at the Paris Air Show, after taking delivery of its sixth aircraft June 15.

The first Airbus A350 XWB flight test aircraft, MSN1, completed its maiden flight from Toulouse Blagnac airport after four hours and five minutes with a perfect touchdown on Friday.

Aeromexico will take delivery of its first Boeing 787-8 in the first half of August, making it the first Mexican carrier to operate the aircraft.

The first Airbus A350 XWB flight test aircraft, MSN1, completed its maiden flight from Toulouse Blagnac airport.

Ukraine International Airlines has become the dominant carrier of the Southeastern European country by taking over routes and aircraft of AeroSvit, which ceased operations earlier this year.

Moscow’s International Aviation Committee has issued the first export certificate for Europe to Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. (SCAC) for its SSJ100 aircraft.

Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of its first of four Airbus A330-300s, which are being leased from CIT Aerospace.