Boeing delivers 300th Jetliner to GECAS

The Boeing Company and GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) on Tuesday celebrated the delivery of the leasing company’s 300th Boeing jetliner, a Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplane, that GECAS customer XL Airways will operate under lease. The airplane is equipped with performance-enhancing Blended Winglets, which improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions by up to … Continue reading Boeing delivers 300th Jetliner to GECAS

Europe’s first 737-900ER delivered to Futura (GECAS)

The Boeing Company last week delivered Europe’s first two Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes to GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) and its leasing customer, Spanish carrier Futura International Airways, based in Palma de Mallorca. Futura International Airways was created by Aer Lingus in 1989. It operates a fleet of 32 Boeing airplanes and transports more … Continue reading Europe’s first 737-900ER delivered to Futura (GECAS)

GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) orders 55 Boeing planes

On Dec. 13th GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) ordered 55 Boeing airplanes that includes 53 Next-Generation 737-800s and two Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) passenger jetliners. The order, valued at approximately $4.5 billion at list prices, includes an exercise of existing options. GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS), the U.S. and Irish commercial aircraft financing and leasing … Continue reading GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) orders 55 Boeing planes

Airbus Deliveries – First Quarter 2009

Airbus deliveries for the first quarter of 2009. Model Number of Deliveries By Customer A318 1 1 – Comlux A319 31 10 – easyJet 2 – CIT Leasing (Tiger Airways) 2 – Hainan 3 – Lan Airlines 1 – ILFC (Bangkok Airways) 1 – BOC Aviation (Aeroflot) 1 – ILFC (Mexicana) 2 – AERVENTURE (Royal … Continue reading Airbus Deliveries – First Quarter 2009

Boeing Deliveries – First Quarter 2009

Boeing deliveries across its commercial and defense products for the first quarter of 2009. Model Number of Deliveries By Customer 737 Next Generation 91 4 – Air Berlin 2 – Air China 1 – Air India 6 – Alaska Airlines 1 – All Nippon Airways 2 – American Airlines 2 – Business Jet / VIP … Continue reading Boeing Deliveries – First Quarter 2009

Montenegro Airlines orders E-195

Embraer announced the sale of the first EMBRAER 195 jet to Montenegro Airlines, today. The agreement with the airline from the Republic of Montenegro also includes purchase rights for two more aircraft of the same model. The EMBRAER 195 for Montenegro Airlines will comfortably seat 116 passengers in a singleclass layout and delivery is expected … Continue reading Montenegro Airlines orders E-195

British Airways finalizes 777-300ER Deal

Boeing and British Airways have signed an order for 2 Boeing 777-300ER jetliners valued at $529 million at list prices. Boeing also announced that GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) has purchased two 777-300ERs, airplanes that were previously listed as an unidentified order on the Boeing Web site. The airplanes are two of four 777s that … Continue reading British Airways finalizes 777-300ER Deal

Boeing delivered 1400th 747

Boeing last week delivered its 1400th 747, a 747-400 Freighter (VP-BIK) delivered to GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) for lease to AirBridgeCargo Airlines, a subsidiary of the Volga-Dnepr Group. The 1400th 747 is the seventh 747 freighter in the AirBridgeCargo Airlines fleet, joining five 747-200/-300 Freighters and a 747-400 Freighter. The Volga-Dnepr Group also has … Continue reading Boeing delivered 1400th 747

First AirBridgeCargo 747-400 Freighter Delivered

On 16th November, Boeing delivered the first Boeing 747-400 Freighter to enter the fleet of AirBridgeCargo, a subsidiary of Volga-Dnepr Group, under lease from GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS). The new airplane is the sixth 747 freighter in the AirBridge fleet, joining five 747-200/-300 Freighters. It is also the first of two 747-400 Freighters that … Continue reading First AirBridgeCargo 747-400 Freighter Delivered

LAN Airlines Complete Deal for 32 787s and 4 777 Freighters

Boeing announced that Chile’s LAN Airlines will receive 32 787 Dreamliners, marking the largest 787 acquisition to date for Latin America. The Santiago-based carrier has ordered 26 airplanes from Boeing, and will lease an additional six 787-9s from International Lease Finance Corp. In addition to the Dreamliner order, Boeing said LAN also has committed to … Continue reading LAN Airlines Complete Deal for 32 787s and 4 777 Freighters