The World of Aviation

Vietnamese airline Vietjet has announced two significant agreements at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow, strengthening its fleet capabilities and maintenance operations. The carrier signed a deal with Rolls-Royce for 40 Trent 7000 engines and TotalCare engine services to power its recently ordered 20 Airbus A330neo widebody aircraft. Rob Watson, President of Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace, said

Brazilian aerospace company Embraer has announced the sale of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force (FAP) at the Farnborough International Airshow. The deal, revealed on July 23, 2024, includes mission equipment and an integrated logistics services agreement, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2025. Fabio Caparica, Commercial Vice President for Latin

Japan Airlines (JAL) has finalised a significant order for 31 Airbus aircraft, comprising 20 A350-900 widebody jets and 11 A321neo single-aisle planes. The deal, announced at the Farnborough Air Show 2024, marks a substantial expansion of JAL’s Airbus fleet and includes the airline’s first order for Airbus narrow-body aircraft. Yukio Nakagawa, Executive Officer and Senior

Embraer Services & Support has announced several new initiatives to expand its global services network, aiming to accelerate growth and consolidate its position as a key driver for the company’s future. The business unit revealed plans for new MRO facilities, expansion of its full-flight simulator network, growth of its Pool Program, updates to its AHEAD

Virgin Atlantic has placed a firm order for seven more A330neo aircraft, bringing its total commitment for the model to 19 planes. The deal was announced at the Farnborough Airshow aboard Virgin Atlantic’s A330neo named ‘Ruby Rebel’, which celebrates the airline’s 40th anniversary. Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic, said the order completes the airline’s

PHI MRO Services has announced a new lease agreement to provide a Bell 407 helicopter to tour and charter company New York Helicopter. The Lafayette-based helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company will outfit the aircraft with floats, air conditioning and a custom paint scheme. Cory Clark, Director of Business Development for PHI MRO Services,