Blue Sky Solutions expands its portfolio
Corporate jet management and charter brokerage company Blue Sky Solutions has expanded its business by offering a Sydney-based Challenger 604 and Perth-based Citation Mustang to its portfolio. Started in 2009 by industry veteran Julie Abbott, the company has grown its successful charter operation to now operate the two fully-managed jets for domestic and international operations.
Ryanair orders 175 737s
Budget airline Ryanair has confirmed a US$15.6 billion order for 175 current-generation 737-800s in what is the largest order received by Boeing from a European operator The new aircraft will allow Ryanair to continue its network expansion, boosting its fleet from 300 737-800s to 400 and see the retirement of 75 older aircraft in the
Newest Dassault Falcon jets achieve certification
Dassault’s new Falcon 2000S and 2000XLS corporate jets have achieved certification by European authorities, with the US Federal Aviation Administration expected to follow soon. The type certifications pave the way for the new large-cabin aircraft to be delivered from the second quarter this year. Unveiled in May 2011, the 2000S becomes the entry-level jet in
Lufthansa signs for 100 A320s and two more A380s
Lufthansa has been re-confirmed as Airbus’s largest customer following the airline’s order for 100 A320-family aircraft and two more A380s. Worth an estimated US$11.2 billion, the order comprises 35 A320neo and 35 A321neo aircraft, and 30 A320 current model aircraft fitted with sharklets. The two additional A380s will join 10 A380s already in service with
Swiss chooses Boeing over Airbus
In what is a stark departure from recent history, Swiss International Air Lines has selected the 777-300ER for its long haul fleet renewal program, breaking its all-Airbus traditions. The last Boeing type operated by Swiss was the 747. Boeing announced a commitment for six 777-300ERs valued at US$1.9 billion. No dates have been released on
A400M receives civil certification
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded the A400M full type certification, making the aircraft the world’s first large military transport to be certified to civil standards. The certification comes ahead of the first delivery of the A400M to the French air force, after exhaustive flight testing involving the five-string fleet completing 4,800 hours
