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Moscow Based Ilyushin Finance Co. Signs Purchase Agreement for Up to 42 Bombardier CSeries Aircraft

Moscow Based Ilyushin Finance Co. Signs Purchase Agreement for Up to 42 Bombardier CSeries Aircraft

Bombardier Aerospace announced this week that Moscow-based, national leasing company, Ilyushin Finance Co. (IFC), has signed a purchase agreement to acquire 32 CS300 aircraft and options for an additional 10 CS300 aircraft. The transaction, which follows a letter of intent signed by IFC in 2011, is subject to approval by the company”s shareholders. A signing [...]

Aviation Partners Boeing Launches Split Scimitar Winglet Program

Aviation Partners Boeing Launches Split Scimitar Winglet Program

Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) has announced it has launched its new Split Scimitar Winglet program with an order from United Airlines. 

FAA to Conduct a Comprehensive Review of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Critical Systems

FAA to Conduct a Comprehensive Review of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Critical Systems

In light of a series of recent events, the FAA will conduct a comprehensive review of the Boeing 787 critical systems, including the design, manufacture and assembly. The purpose of the review is to validate the work conducted during the certification process and further ensure that the aircraft meets the FAA’s high level of safety.

Dassault Falcon Introducing an in-Flight Phone and Connectivity Option for Its Flagship Falcon 7X

Dassault Falcon Introducing an in-Flight Phone and Connectivity Option for Its Flagship Falcon 7X

Dassault Falcon is introducing an in-flight phone and connectivity option for its flagship Falcon 7X.

Cirrus Aircraft Chosen for French Air Force

Cirrus Aircraft Chosen for French Air Force

Cirrus Aircraft has announced that Cirrus SR20s and SR22s have been selected by Cassidian Aviation Training Services (CATS) in a public tender for the French Air Force and Navy.

Flexjet and Bombardier Launch Nationwide Learjet 85 Aircraft Mock-Up Tour

Flexjet and Bombardier Launch Nationwide Learjet 85 Aircraft Mock-Up Tour

Flexjet, the first fractional jet ownership company to offer shares on the all-new Learjet 85 aircraft, and business aircraft manufacturer Bombardier are launching an 11-city U.S. tour offering the opportunity to experience firsthand the aircraft that is poised to revolutionize the industry.

Boeing Announces Huge 737 Order From United Airlines

Boeing Announces Huge 737 Order From United Airlines

Boeing has announced an order by United Continental Holdings, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, United Air Lines, Inc., for 150 737 airplanes, including 100 of the new 737 MAX 9.

Boeing, Avolon Announce Commitment for 737 MAXs and Next-Generation 737s

Boeing, Avolon Announce Commitment for 737 MAXs and Next-Generation 737s

Boeing has announced at the Farnborough International Airshow a commitment by Avolon to purchase 10 737 MAX 8s and 5 737 MAX 9s, as well as 10 Next-Generation 737-800s.