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Ethiopian starts new Addis-Toronto route in November

Ethiopian Airlines will start serving its Addis-Toronto route v.v. using its brand new and ultra modern B787- Dreamliner starting November 9, 2012. Ethiopian started twice weekly flights to Toronto, its second destination in North America, on 16 July 2012. The flights have enabled Toronto to be connected to Ethiopian extensive network in Africa, via its […]

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ALAFCO Orders for 20 Boeing 737 MAXs

Boeing and Kuwait airplane leasing company ALAFCO finalized an order for 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s valued at $2.0 billion at current list price. The order was first announced as a commitment at the Farnborough Airshow in July. “This is the first order for the 737 MAX from the Middle East, which is one of […]

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Boeing Celebrates 500th Delivery of 737 with Boeing Sky Interior

Boeing’s popular passenger-inspired 737 Boeing Sky Interior today marked its 500th delivery and its second anniversary in service. The Next-Generation 737-800 was delivered to Newport Beach, Calif.-based leasing company Aviation Capital Group (ACG). Panama-based Copa Airlines will lease and operate the new airplane. “Our customers and their passengers tell us the 737 Boeing Sky Interior […]

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Copa Airlines to operate the Next-Generation 737-800

Boeing Celebrates 500th Delivery of 737 with Boeing Sky Interior Boeing’s popular passenger-inspired 737 Boeing Sky Interior today marked its 500th delivery and its second anniversary in service. The Next-Generation 737-800 was delivered to Newport Beach, Calif.-based leasing company Aviation Capital Group (ACG). Panama-based Copa Airlines will lease and operate the new airplane. “Our customers […]

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Ethiopian Adds Three B787s With Long-Term Lease Agreement With ILFC

International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG), announced today that Ethiopian Airlines, one of the fastest growing airlines in Africa, has agreed to lease three of Boeing’s new Dreamliner 787-8 aircraft. “ILFC is proud to reinforce our partnership with Ethiopian Airlines by adding to their fleet the most advanced aircraft […]

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Boeing Delivers Royal Australian Air Force’s 6th C-17

Airlifter delivered 5 months after contract signing; will enhance Australia’s ability to provide humanitarian support and disaster relief Boeing delivered the sixth Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17 Globemaster III today at the company’s final assembly facility in Long Beach. The airlifter will be assigned to No. 36 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley near Brisbane, […]

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Bombardier’s 200th Challenger 605 Jet Enters Service

Bombardier’s Challenger program has reached a significant milestone with the entry-into-service of the 200th Challenger 605 business jet. The aircraft was handed over to its new owner (who wishes to remain anonymous) during a special ceremony at the Challenger facility in Dorval, Québec, in October 2012, with hundreds of proud employees in attendance. “We are […]

The Flexjet 25 Jet Card Is This Year’s Ultimate Holiday Gift

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The Flexjet 25 Jet Card Is This Year’s Ultimate Holiday Gift

Holiday shopping for the loved one who has everything has never been easier thanks to the Flexjet 25 Jet Card program, operated by U.S. air carrier Jet Solutions. Destined to be the season’s ultimate gift, the Flexjet 25 Jet Card program pairs the very best in private jet travel with a host of travel benefits […]

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EVA Air becomes new A321 operator

EVA Air of Taiwan has become a new operator of Airbus single aisle aircraft following the delivery today of its first A321. The aircraft is being leased from Aviation Capital Group (ACG) and is the first of 12 A321s ordered by the US lessor. The aircraft was handed over at a ceremony in Hamburg attended […]

Flexjet and Bombardier Showcase New Learjet 85 Aircraft Mock-Up at NBAA

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Flexjet and Bombardier Showcase New Learjet 85 Aircraft Mock-Up at NBAA

Flexjet, the first fractional jet ownership company to offer shares on the all-new Learjet 85 aircraft, and business aircraft manufacturer Bombardier, will be in Orlando on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, spotlighting the mock-up at a special event during the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 65th Annual Meeting & Convention. This will be the 10th stop […]