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Avolon says it has agreed to “lease 13 Airbus aircraft from its orderbook to Etihad Airways (‘Etihad’).” The transaction, which was announced at the Dubai Airshow, includes nine A330neos and four A320neo family aircraft. Etihad also placed “a direct order with Airbus for six additional A330neos, complementing the nine aircraft leased from Avolon and bringing its total A330neo fleet to …
Avolon has placed an “order at the Dubai Airshow for 100 new LEAP-1A engines from CFM International to power 50 Airbus A320neo family aircraft in its order book.” Avolon said that “the advanced technologies in LEAP-1A engines, like composite fan blades and ceramic matrix composites, deliver an engine that is 15% more fuel efficient, with 15% lower carbon emissions than …
Etihad Airways has placed “a firm order for six A330-900s, becoming the latest A330neo customer. In addition, the airline has disclosed an order for seven additional A350-1000s (increasing its total for the type to 27) and three A350F (bringing the airline’s A350F commitment to 10 aircraft)’, according to Airbus. Etihad Airways also announced the commitment of nine A330-900s on lease …
Airbus Helicopters says it has signed a contract with the Kingdom of Morocco for ten H225M helicopters. The H225Ms, the manufacturer says “will be equipped for combat search and rescue operations and will be operated by the Royal Moroccan Air Force (Forces royales air).” The H225Ms will replace the current Pumas which have been in service for more than 40 …
Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus has confirmed that “Air Algérie has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of its long-haul fleet and in its long-standing partnership with Airbus. The A330-900 will play a key role in Air Algérie expansion plans from Algiers, enabling the launch of new transatlantic and Asian routes.” Airbus says “Air …
Acron Aviation and Airbus, have collaborated on “an upgrade solution for Airbus’ operators worldwide.” Acron says its “Aviation’s 25-hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), marketed as SRVIVR25, is Airbus’ chosen solution for 25-hour CVR with recording capability.” According to Acron “SRVIVR25, the only 25-hour CVR approved and qualified by Airbus thus far, is fully compliant with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) …
Rolls-Royce, the leading aircraft engine manufacturer has joined “Airbus and Air Côte d’Ivoire to celebrate the delivery of the airline’s first widebody aircraft, a Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-powered Airbus A330neo.” Rolls-Royce’s Senior Vice President, Customers Omar Ali Adib said: “This is a significant milestone for both the airline and the region, as it expands connectivity and supports the growth of long-haul …
Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has ordered “up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft at the 55th Edition of Paris Airshow.” According to the airline, “The agreement includes 25 firm orders with purchase rights for an additional 25 aircraft” and was concluded with a signing ceremony at “Paris Le Bourget, by Riyadh Air Chief Financial …
Airbus says its Board of Directors “will propose to the shareholders at the 2025 Annual General Meeting the renewal of Guillaume Faury as Executive member of the Board and Airbus Chief Executive Officer.” Airbus also announced that it is taking “transition steps in its Commercial Aircraft business. “Lars Wagner, currently the CEO of MTU Aero Engines AG, based in Munich, …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Emirates, and Airbus have joined forces to “deliver a Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) program for the Airbus A350 type rating, as Emirates prepares for the delivery of its fleet of 65 A350s from mid-2024.” IATA says: “An initial cohort of 256 pilots will be trained as part of the new course at Emirates’ …
