IndiGo, India’s leading airline, has finalised an order for 30 firm A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant expansion opportunity for IndiGo to broaden its network and connect various Indian metros to destinations worldwide. These aircraft will be equipped with Rolls Royce‘s Trent XWB engines, combining mission capability with the efficiency of the Trent XWB engine to provide IndiGo with unprecedented flexibility as it ventures into the next phase of meeting the evolving needs of Indian customers and the nation. IndiGo currently operates a fleet of over 350 aircraft. In June 2023, the airline ..read more

American Airlines (American) has achieved record first-quarter revenue of approximately US$12.6 billion. However, it reported a net loss of US$312 million. Excluding net special items, the net loss was US$226 million. Despite challenges, American Airlines Group attained its best-ever first-quarter completion factor. It generated operating cash flow of US$2.2 billion and free cash flow of US$1.4 billion during the quarter. This reduction brings the company more than 80% closer to its 2025 total debt reduction goal. “The American Airlines team continues to build a reliable, efficient and resilie ..read more

In a significant advancement for VoltAero’s Cassio e-aircraft family, the company has commenced certification testing for the five-seat Cassio 330’s parallel electric-hybrid powertrain. The powertrain, mounted on a ground-based test bench, incorporates crucial components for the series production of Cassio 330s: Safran Electrical & Power’s ENGINeUS 100 smart electric motor and Kawasaki’s four-cylinder high-performance thermal engine, derived from the iconic Ninja® motorcycle. With a combined electric-hybrid power of 330 kilowatts, the Cassio 330’s powertrain comprises 180 kilowatts from th ..read more

GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), a newly established helicopter leasing and finance firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, has finalised a deal with Airbus Helicopters and GDAT for up to 20 H175 helicopters. The agreement comprises ten firm orders and ten options, with GDHF set to market these H175 helicopters to clients in the energy, search and rescue (SAR), emergency medical services (EMS), and para-public sectors worldwide. “GDHF is very pleased to announce the availability of 50 H160 and 20 Airbus H175 super medium helicopters to the worldwide market. This new H175 order, along with the exis ..read more

Lufthansa Technik Malta (LTM) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing its inaugural base maintenance on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The completion of the C-check on LOT Polish Airlines‘ B787-9, registered as SP-LSC, follows closely after last year’s announcement of LTM’s expansion into Boeing’s renowned long-haul wide-body aircraft. Investing several million euros in preparation for Boeing 787 technical support, LTM focused on training its technical experts and acquiring necessary tools and materials. Within Lufthansa Technik’s global network, LTM now strengthens its role ..read more

Airbus has unveiled its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024 (Q1 2024). The company reported robust performance across its commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defence and space divisions. Gross commercial aircraft orders reached 170 units in Q1 2024, up from 156 in Q1 2023, with no cancellations, maintaining the same number of net orders as the previous year at 142 aircraft. The total order backlog stood at 8,626 commercial aircraft by the end of March 2024. Meanwhile, Airbus Helicopters secured 63 net orders in Q1 2024, compared to 39 units in Q1 2023 ..read more

Condor, a German leisure airline, has received its inaugural Airbus A320neo on lease from Avolon following a ceremony in Toulouse. This milestone marks the airline’s ongoing fleet modernisation, which already features the A330neo for long-haul routes. By utilising aircraft from the A320 and A330neo families, Condor aims to maximise the benefits of commonality between these two aircraft types. For over 20 years, Condor has utilised the A320 family on its European route network. With the introduction of the A320neo, the airline is leveraging its extensive experience while capitalising on the add ..read more

IAG Cargo, the cargo arm of International Airlines Group (IAG), has successfully transitioned its 160-strong ground vehicle fleet at London Heathrow from Diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). HVO, derived from plant waste and fully renewable materials, serves as a seamless replacement for White Diesel, significantly impacting net carbon emissions. For IAG Cargo, the shift to HVO promises to slash net greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%, while also markedly reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM). These reductions are poised to curtail IAG Cargo’s Scope 1 emissions by ..read more

In a new development, AJW Group, a globally renowned independent provider of aircraft component parts, repair, and supply chain solutions, has announced the acquisition of a Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner. AJW Group solidifies its position with the acquisition of the Boeing 787-900, MSN 37109, which has recently arrived at Cotswold Airport, United Kingdom. The aircraft, equipped with GEnx-1B engines, boasts exceptionally low hours and cycles. The addition of this aircraft expands AJW Group’s diverse portfolio, which already encompasses an array of modern aircraft types and engines from Airbus and B ..read more

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has signed new lease agreements for a fleet of an additional seven narrow-body and wide-body aircraft with its existing customer, Turkish Airlines (Turkish), the flag carrier of Türkiye. Under the new agreements, one used Airbus A330-343 will be delivered in May 2024 to support the expansion of Turkish’s mainline international operations, while another six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft will be received between 2025 and 2026 by the carrier’s newly established subsidiary, Ajet. The CFM Internatio ..read more