Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) today announced the national flag-carrier will grow its long-haul fleet with the selection of up to 49 787 Dreamliners. SAUDIA is set to purchase 39 787s, with a further 10 options, utilizing the outstanding efficiency, range and flexibility of the Dreamliner to sustainably grow its global operation. […]
Boeing has agreements to purchase 5.6 million gallons (21.2 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Neste, the world’s leading SAF producer, to support its U.S. commercial operations through 2023. These agreements more than double the company’s SAF procurement from last year. “We are demonstrating our commitment to reduce our carbon footprint […]
Norwegian has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) to lease six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft which are in addition to the three 737 MAX 8 aircraft which Norwegian previously agreed to lease from ALC of which one has already been delivered to Norwegian. The aircraft are to be delivered […]
Avolon’s first lease deal with India’s newest airline. Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces it has completed the delivery of 5 new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Akasa Air, India’s newest airline. Delivery of the aircraft commenced in December 2022 and was completed in January 2023. This sale and leaseback transaction is Avolon’s first […]
The Department for Transport joins Boeing, British Airways, and the William Gibbs Trust to fund a programme that aims to inspire, enable, and support state school students into aviation, aerospace, and space. The Air League, the charity that changes lives through aviation, aerospace, and space, has today announced a major funding grant by the Department […]
Boeing and Atlas Air Worldwide joined thousands of people – including current and former employees as well as customers and suppliers – to celebrate the delivery of the final 747 to Atlas, bringing to a close more than a half century of production. Boeing employees who designed and built the first 747, known as the […]
Global Ethiopian Diaspora Action Group, Noble Humanitarian Missions, and Ethiopian Institute of Resilience and Climate Change provided medical supplies Open Hearts Big Dreams provided books to improve literacy rates in country The humanitarian supplies were carried to Ethiopia aboard three 737 MAX jets Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have again partnered to bring humanitarian aid to […]
Above image: Kathy Mackenzie, President and CEO, Commercial Engine Operations at GE Aerospace (left), with Zaur Akhundov, President of Silk Way Group, at the signing ceremony. Image Source: GE Aerospace Silk Way West Airlines has signed an order with GE Aerospace for a total of 16 GE9X and GE90 engines to power its new fleet […]
Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) have announced long-term lease placements for three new Boeing 787-9 aircraft with Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan. The aircraft are scheduled to deliver to Air Astana beginning in early 2025 through spring 2026 from ALC’s order book with Boeing. “We are pleased to announce this lease placement for […]
Demand for 2,240 new airplanes; single-aisle airplanes comprise over 90% of demand through 2041 Region outpacing global air traffic recovery 20-year demand for commercial aviation services valued at $165 billion Latin America’s geography and demographics are key factors in industry growth With Latin American air travel outpacing the industry’s global recovery, the region’s commercial fleet […]
