by Addison Schonland | Mar 14, 2016 | Airbus, Helicopter, Japan |
Airbus Helicopters signed a contract with Japan Coast Guard (JCG) for the purchase of an additional H225. JCG, which operates five H225s, ordered this additional aircraft as part of its fleet renewal plans. The helicopter is scheduled for delivery by the end of 2018....
by Addison Schonland | Mar 14, 2016 | Airbus, British Aerospace, Embraer, Fokker |
A report from Iran (quoting ISNA) suggests that local airline, Zagros Airlines, “purchased” 20 Embraer aircraft as part of a 50 aircraft deal. The links has a number of details which make the story plausible. After all, Iran’s need for fleet...
by Addison Schonland | Mar 11, 2016 | Airbus, Airbus A320 NEO, Indigo |
Yesterday in Toulouse, at Airbus’ Delivery Center, India’s IndiGo took delivery of its first A320neo. The aircraft arrives in India today. The initial delays in deliveries means the remainder of the airline’s orders will come rapidly. Its second...
by Addison Schonland | Mar 10, 2016 | Airbus, Airbus A320 NEO, CFM International, Pratt & Whitney |
Yesterday Airbus’ A321neo with the GTF took to the skies. This is the most complex flight test program underway at present. Each of the neo aircraft has to test both engine types. The table below provides an idea of where the program was as of yesterday....
by Addison Schonland | Mar 8, 2016 | Boeing, United Airlines |
United Airlines announced today a fleet update that formally states it has bought more 737-700s. The initial 40 plus another 25. United will take delivery of the aircraft beginning at the end of 2017. This is clearly faster than what Bombardier could have done, but...
