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June 18, 2015

Braathens Aviation Commits To Up To 15 ATR 72-600s

The Operator Introduces ATR 72-600s To Grow Its Fleet, Expands Further In Scandinavia

ATR and Sweden-based Braathens Aviation have signed a contract for the purchase of 5 ATR 72-600s and 10 optional aircraft as part of the company's fleet upgrade strategy. Deliveries will commence at the end of 2015.

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SkyWest Confirms Order For Eight E175s

Additional Aircraft To Fly For Alaska Airlines

SkyWest has placed a firm order for eight E175 jets. The aircraft will be flown by SkyWest Airlines under a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Alaska Airlines. The value of the contract, which will be included in Embraer's 2015 second-quarter backlog, is estimated at USD 355 million based on 2015 list prices.

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SMBC Aviation Capital Selects Pratt & Whitney PurePower Engines

Will Accompany Order Of A320neo Airplanes

SMBC Aviation Capital has chosen Pratt & Whitney's PW1100G-JM engine to power 30 of its Airbus A320neo aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2017.

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EVA Airways' Shows Intent To Purchase Five 777 Freighters

Aircraft Valued At $1.5 Billion At List Prices

EVA Airways intends to purchase five 777 Freighters. The commitment, valued at more than $1.5 billion at list prices, represents the first 777 Freighters to join EVA's fleet and will be posted to Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website once finalized.

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CIT Selects V2500 Engines For A321ceo Order

Aircraft Ordered From Airbus In March

CIT Group has selected the V2500 engine to power five Airbus A321ceo aircraft that it ordered in March 2015. The V2500 engine is offered through IAE International Aero Engines AG, a multinational aero engine consortium whose shareholders comprise Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines.

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Boeing Focuses On Record Delivery Pace

Airplane Development Programs Also A Priority

Boeing outlined its strategy as the company targets a second consecutive year of record commercial airplane deliveries on Tuesday during a briefing at the Paris Air Show. Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner also provided a progress report on the three programs still in development -- the 737 MAX, 777X and 787-10.

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Korean Air To Order Up To 50 A321neo Airliners

Carrier New Customer For The A320 Family

Korean Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus to acquire up to 50 A321neo aircraft, becoming a new customer for the single aisle A320 Family. The agreement, covering 30 aircraft plus 20 options, was announced Tuesday at the Paris Air Show by Korean Air Group Chairman Cho Yang Ho and Airbus President and CEO Fabrice Brégier.

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Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines Announce Order For Six 787 Dreamliners

Order Will Boost Long-Haul Growth For Africa's Largest 787 Operator

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have announced an order for six 787-8 Dreamliner at the Paris Air Show. The order was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website.

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