quinta-feira, 23 de novembro de 2017
Pobeda Airlines gets two new Boeing 737-800s
The two aircraft are part of a contract with China's BOC Aviation for eight of the type (DS28 / Wikipedia )
Chinese lessor BOC Aviation reports having delivered two factory-new Boeing 737-800s (VP-BPK and VP-BPL) to Russian LCC Pobeda Airlines in mid-November. The first one has already arrived at the carrier’s Vnukovo base; the second one is being readied for its ferry flight from Seattle.
The two airliners come as part of an order Pobeda placed for eight of the type. The first airframe delivered under the contract, VP-BPJ, was handed over in October. The new aircraft are equipped with split scimitar winglets, and should increase fuel economy by 1.6% while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 530 t. per airframe.
With the latest delivery, the number of -800s in Pobeda’s fleet now stands at 15. Aside from this contract, the carrier’s sister company, Aeroflot, will provide Pobeda with 10 of the type, on lease from SB Leasing Ireland which is a subsidiary of Russia’s Sberbank. Pobeda will receive one more such aircraft before the year is out, to be followed by eight in 2018 and six in 2019.
The airline carried 3.334 million passengers in the first nine months of 2017, putting the airline seventh by traffic in Russia. The figure reached 3 million in early September, and the carrier’s end-of-the-year projections put the final tally for the year at 4.5 million.
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quarta-feira, 22 de novembro de 2017
quinta-feira, 16 de novembro de 2017
Boeing, flydubai Sign Historic Deal for 225 737 MAX Airplanes
Valued at $27 billion, deal is largest single-aisle jet purchase by a Middle East airline
Airline commits to the newly launched 737 MAX 10, MAX 9s and more MAX 8s
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and flydubai signed a landmark agreement today for 225 737 MAX airplanes with a list price value of $27 billion. The deal represents the largest-ever single-aisle jet order – by number of airplanes and total value – from a Middle East carrier.
Signed at the 2017 Dubai Airshow in flydubai's hometown, the agreement includes a commitment for 175 MAX airplanes, and purchase rights for 50 additional MAXs. When finalized, the purchase promises to sustain tens of thousands of direct and indirect jobs in Boeing's U.S. factories and network of suppliers.
More than 50 of the first 175 airplanes will be 737 MAX 10s, the newest and largest member of the 737 MAX family. The MAX 10 will have the lowest seat-mile cost of any single-aisle airplane ever produced. flydubai said the balance of the initial airplane order will be made up of the popular MAX 8 and MAX 9, giving the carrier a family of airplanes with high commonality and low operating costs.
This new deal surpasses the flydubai's previous record order of 75 MAXs and 11 Next-Generation 737-800s which was signed at the 2013 Dubai Airshow.
"We welcome the continuation of our long partnership with Boeing. Their airplanes have provided a foundation for the success of our business model, providing us with the operational flexibility and range to build a network of 95 destinations in 44 countries," said flydubai Chairman His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. "Understanding the demand for travel across our network, our innovative approach to our cabin design and developing a product unique to our market has allowed us to exceed our passengers' expectations in their flying experience."
"We are extremely honored that flydubai has selected to be an all-Boeing operator for many years to come. This record-breaking agreement builds on our strong partnership with flydubai and the other leading carriers of this region," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President & CEO Kevin McAllister. "With flydubai's proven business model and ambitious growth plans, we look forward to hundreds of flydubai 737 MAXs connecting Dubai with the rest of the world."
The 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing history, having surpassed 4,000 total orders from 92 customers. The MAX family incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets and other improvements to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market.
flydubai placed its first order for 50 Next-Generation 737-800s in 2008 and was the world's first airline to introduce the Boeing Sky Interior into service. To date, flydubai has taken delivery of 63 737-800s and three 737 MAX 8 airplanes.
Air Sénégal orders two A330neo aircraft
First airline in Africa to purchase the latest fuel-efficient widebody aircraft
Air Sénégal, the national carrier of Senegal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for two A330neo aircraft, which is the new re-engined version of the best-selling A330 widebody airliner. The A330neo will benefit the airline’s growth and business expansion in the future. The agreement makes Air Sénégal the first airline in Africa to select the A330neo.
The agreement was announced during a signing ceremony at the Dubai Airshow in the presence of Maimouna Ndoye Seck, Minister of Air transport and Development of Infrastructure, Senegal. Air Senegal will launch operations in 2018, the airline plans to use the A330neo to develop its medium and long-haul network with the aircraft offering cutting-edge technology along with more efficient operations.
Philippe Bohn, CEO Air Sénégal said “Aviation is a catalyst for economic development and this purchase demonstrates Senegal’s ambitions for economic growth in line with the country’s strategy to accelerate progress towards emergence (Plan Emerging Senegal). The A330neo has proven itself to be the right aircraft, combining low operating costs, long range flying capability and high levels of comfort. We are looking forward to launch operations and offer our customers best-in-class service”
‘’We are very pleased to welcome Air Sénégal among our A330neo customers. The A330neo offers the latest in fuel saving technologies combined with best-in-class comfort, reliability and operational efficiency. The A330 is the ideal choice for Air Sénégal to build its network and become West Africa’s fastest growing airline,’’ said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers, Airbus Commercial Aircraft.
Launched in July 2014, the latest generation of Airbus’ widebody family, the A330neo builds on the A330’s proven economics, versatility and reliability while reducing fuel consumption by 25 per cent per seat. Powered by the latest-generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, offering new “Airspace” cabin amenities, and feature a new larger span wing with Sharklet wingtip devices.
AerCap and EGYPTAIR Reach Agreement on the Lease of 6 Boeing 787-9 Aircraft
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) (NYSE: AER) and EGYPTAIR today announced they have reached agreement on the long-term operating lease of six Boeing 787-9 aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce engines. These aircraft are from AerCap’s order book with Boeing and are scheduled to deliver in 2019.
The announcement was made during the 2017 Dubai Airshow in the presence of His Excellency Minister of Civil Aviation of Egypt Sherif Fathi, EGYPTAIR Holding Company Chairman and CEO Safwat Musallam, EGYPTAIR Airlines Chairman & CEO Captain Sherif Ezzat, AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly and AerCap President & Chief Commercial Officer Philip Scruggs.
AerCap is the world’s largest customer of the 787 aircraft, with a total of 116 owned and on order.
Speaking at the announcement event, AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly said, “AerCap is extremely proud to have been selected by EGYPTAIR to support their widebody fleet renewal program. EGYPTAIR has been in business for 85 years and these transactions represent an important milestone in the future development of the airline. These new generation Boeing aircraft will enhance EGYPTAIR’s widebody fleet for many years to come. We thank our friends and partners at EGYPTAIR for the confidence they have placed in AerCap and we look forward to working with the EGYPTAIR and Boeing teams as these aircraft deliver.”
“We are glad to celebrate this new cooperation with AerCap, the world’s leading aircraft leasing company, to be a part of our fleet renewal strategy,” said Safwat Musallam, Chairman and CEO of EGYPTAIR Holding Company. “Today is a distinguished day witnessing a new chapter of fruitful business relations with AerCap, a dear and valued partner in supporting EGYPTAIR's development plan and achieving our future vision and consequently our commitment to our esteemed customers to offer complete on-board comfort. We will continue to invest in the most advanced aircraft to give our customers the best possible travel experience,” added Chairman Musallam.
Indigo Partners doubles existing A320neo Family order with commitment for additional 430 aircraft
Valued at $49.5 billion, this is Airbus’ largest single announcement ever
Dubai, 15 November 2017 – Airbus and Indigo Partners’ four portfolio airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase by the four airlines of 430 additional A320neo Family aircraft. The aircraft will be allocated among the ultra low-cost airlines Frontier Airlines (United States), JetSMART (Chile), Volaris (Mexico) and Wizz Air (Hungary) upon the completion of final purchase agreements between Airbus and the four airlines.
The 430-aircraft commitment, comprised of 273 A320neos and 157 A321neos worth $49.5 billion at list prices, was announced at the Dubai Airshow by Bill Franke, Managing Partner of Indigo Partners, and John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer Customers, Airbus Commercial Aircraft. When added to existing Airbus A320 Family orders, the new agreement will make Indigo Partners one of the largest customers by order number in the world for the Airbus single-aisle aircraft family. Airlines in the Indigo Partners family previously have placed orders for 427 A320 Family aircraft.
“This significant commitment for 430 additional aircraft underscores our optimistic view of the growth potential of our family of low-cost airlines, as well as our confidence in the A320neo Family as a platform for that growth,” said Bill Franke. “Our airlines know that a great aircraft coupled with a great business plan will create value for our customers. We look forward to bringing comfort and low fares to more passengers around the world as Wizz Air, Volaris, JetSMART and Frontier continue to expand.”
John Leahy said; “Indigo Partners have been a tremendous customer and supporter of the Airbus single-aisle fleet for many years. An order for 430 aircraft is remarkable, but it’s particularly gratifying to all of us at Airbus when it comes from a group of airline professionals who know our products as well as the folks at Indigo Partners do. We are proud to augment their airline fleets in Latin America, North America and Europe with the single-aisle aircraft that offers the lowest operating costs, longest range and most spacious cabin: the A320neo Family.”
Also present at the announcement were Enrique Beltranena, CEO of Volaris; Barry Biffle, CEO of Frontier Airlines; Estuardo Ortiz, CEO of JetSMART; and József Váradi, CEO of Wizz Air. They confirmed their firm’s individual aircraft orders as follows:
Wizz - 72 A320neo, 74 A321neo
Frontier - 100 A320neo, 34 A321neo
JetSMART - 56 A320neo, 14 A321neo
Volaris - 46 A320neo, 34 A321neo
Indigo Partners’ Bill Franke indicated that engine selections will be made and announced at a later date.
The A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies, including new generation engines and Sharklet wing-tip devices, which together will deliver 20 percent fuel savings by 2020. With more than 5,200 orders received from 95 customers since its launch in 2010, the A320neo Family has captured nearly 60 percent market share.
Indigo Partners LLC, based in Phoenix, Arizona, is a private equity fund focused on worldwide investments in air transportation.
AerCap and EGYPTAIR Reach Agreement on the Lease of 15 Airbus A320neo Aircraft
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) (NYSE: AER) and EGYPTAIR today announced they have reached agreement on the long-term operating lease of 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft, powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1A engine. These aircraft are from AerCap’s order book with Airbus and are scheduled to deliver in 2020.
The announcement was made during the 2017 Dubai Airshow in the presence of His Excellency Minister of Civil Aviation of Egypt Sherif Fathi, EGYPTAIR Holding Company Chairman and CEO Safwat Musallam, EGYPTAIR Airlines Chairman & CEO Captain Sherif Ezzat, AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly and AerCap President & Chief Commercial Officer Philip Scruggs.
AerCap is the world’s largest lessor of the A320neo Family, with 220 owned and on order.
Speaking at the announcement event, AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly said, “AerCap is extremely proud to have been selected by EGYPTAIR to support their narrowbody fleet renewal program. EGYPTAIR has been in business for 85 years and these transactions represent an important milestone in the future development of the airline. These new generation Airbus aircraft will enhance EGYPTAIR’s fleet for many years to come. We thank our friends and partners at EGYPTAIR for the confidence they have placed in AerCap and we look forward to working with the EGYPTAIR and Airbus teams as these aircraft deliver.”
“We are glad to celebrate this new cooperation with AerCap, the world’s leading aircraft leasing company, to be a part of our fleet renewal strategy,” said Safwat Musallam, Chairman and CEO of EGYPTAIR Holding Company. “Today is a distinguished day witnessing a new chapter of fruitful business relations with AerCap, a dear and valued partner in supporting EGYPTAIR's development plan and achieving our future vision and consequently our commitment to our esteemed customers to offer complete on-board comfort. We will continue to invest in the most advanced aircraft to give our customers the best possible travel experience,” added Chairman Musallam.
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