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JetBlue Airways welcomes aircraft named 'All Blue Can Jet,' introducing latest livery design

08-Sep-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) today introduced its newest tailfin livery design, 'Barcode,' on the latest aircraft to join its fleet.

Southwest Airlines exploring opportunity to add 737-800 to fleet; decision not finalized

16-Aug-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Mike Van de Ven sent a message to Southwest Employees today that the airline has been evaluating the opportunity to introduce the Boeing 737-800 into its fleet as part of its domestic network.

Air Arabia selects Thales for a major order of its 44 new A320s

11-Aug-2010
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Air Arabia, based in Sharjah (UAE), has selected Thales to supply a large avionics package including Flight Management Systems (FMS), and Traffic, Terrain and Transponder Collision Avoidance System (T3CAS) for its 44 new A320 aircraft.

Allegiant Air orders 757-200 blended winglet systems

22-Jul-2010
Allegiant Air has ordered six shipsets of Aviation Partners Boeing 757-200 Blended Winglets.

FARNBOROUGH: Air Arabia doubles CFM56-powered A320 fleet

22-Jul-2010
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced the selection of the CFM56-5B engine to power its 44 Airbus A320 family aircraft order announced in 2007.

Frontier Airlines to lease 3 new A320s from AWAS

21-Jul-2010
Dublin-based lessor AWAS today announced the lease of 3 new Airbus A320s to Frontier Airlines, a US-based wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. AWAS’ three new aircraft will deliver in 2011 in support of Frontier’s competitive strategy of shifting its fleet to the highly cost-effective A320 platform.

Embraer and Flybe sign an order for up to US$ 5.0 billion

21-Jul-2010
UNITED KINGDOM : Embraer and Flybe, one of Europe’s leading low-cost and regional airlines, signed a contract for the sale of 35 EMBRAER 175 jets, today, at the 47th Farnborough International Airshow, in England.

Norwegian Air Shuttle exercises purchase rights for 15 Boeing Next-Generation 737s

20-Jul-2010
The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) and low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA today signed an agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow for 15 Boeing 737-800s.

Hong Kong Aviation Capital to acquire 3 new A320 aircraft under sale-leaseback to Indigo

13-Jul-2010
INDIA : Hong Kong Aviation Capital (HKAC), a leading investor in the global aviation sector, today announced new leases of three (3) new Airbus 320 aircraft to IndiGo Airlines of India.

Tiger Airways to increase Singapore fleet from 10 to 14 aircraft by end 2010

13-Jul-2010
Tiger Airways Singapore will be increasing its fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft from the current 10 to 14 by December 2010.

Frontier Airlines announces fleet optimization plan for 2011

02-Jul-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Frontier Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RJET), today announced it will be making changes to its fleet that continue its strategy of operating the most cost-effective aircraft.

IndiGo: another new Airbus-320

28-Jun-2010
INDIA : IndiGo, the award-winning low-fare domestic airline has announced the induction of yet another new Airbus-320 and with this induction, IndiGo will launch six new flights on its network.

Jetstar set to further expand New Zealand low fare operations

07-Jun-2010
AUSTRALIA : Low fares leader Jetstar has unveiled plans to further expand its New Zealand operations, announcing an additional Airbus A320 aircraft to enter service later this year, and actively review value based long haul flying in a first for this market.

Frontier Airlines' Airbus 320 arrives at Akron-Canton Airport

03-Jun-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : A BIG summer is in store for travelers using Akron-Canton Airport (CAK). Frontier Airlines Airbus 320 departed from CAK this morning at 6:15 a.m. and will continue to arrive/depart from CAK all summer long.

Tiger Airways again advances delivery of new aircraft

02-Jun-2010
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways has advanced the delivery of a further two new Airbus A320 aircraft from the next financial year to the current financial year ending 31 March 2011.

Canada's Jazz Air orders 15 Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners

03-May-2010
Fuel-efficient, lower-emission, “comfortably greener” turboprop to complement airline’s large Bombardier fleet.

Frontier Airlines unveils badger aircraft

30-Apr-2010
Frontier Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RJET), today unveiled its newest aircraft an Embraer 190 with a badger on its tail.

Spirit Airlines introduces new seats on new Airbus A320s

27-Apr-2010
Customers traveling aboard Spirit Airlines new Airbus A320 aircraft are among the first to experience Brice Seating's new pre-reclined B3100 Featherweight™ Super Light seat design.

MCAP to lease three new Boeing 737-800 to Air Berlin

23-Apr-2010
MC Aviation Partners (MCAP) announced today that MCAP and Air Berlin have signed a purchase and lease-back agreement for three new Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

CEB increases Airbus A320 orders by seven

23-Apr-2010
The Philippines’ number one domestic airline, Cebu Pacific (CEB), strengthens its aircraft fleet with seven additional orders of Airbus A320 aircraft, on top of an existing order of 15 aircraft.

Cebu Pacific orders more A320s

21-Apr-2010
PHILIPPINES : Airline to continue expansion across Asian region

GE Capital Aviation Services signs deal with Air Berlin for sale leaseback of 4 Airbus A320s

16-Apr-2010
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) announced today that it has entered into another deal with Air Berlin for the sale leaseback of four Airbus A320-200 aircraft.

Macquarie to acquire a portfolio of aircraft from AIG's International Lease Finance Corp

15-Apr-2010
Macquarie Group Limited (ASX: MQG, ADR: MQBKY) today announced that Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL) has entered into an agreement to acquire an aircraft operating lease portfolio from International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), a subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (AIG).

Virgin Blue signs major aircraft deal - up to 105 new boeing 737's for future growth

01-Apr-2010
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Group confirms it has just formally signed an agreement with aircraft manufacturer Boeing, for up to 105 brand new 737 aircraft.

SpiceJet increases fleet strength, adds new Boeing 737 800

01-Apr-2010
SpiceJet, India’s most preferred low fare airline, today increased its fleet strength with possession of a new Boeing 737-800.

Lionhart buys four used A320 aircraft from Air Berlin

26-Mar-2010
The Canada-based company Lionhart Aviation Limited (Lionhart) has announced the purchase of four Airbus A320s from Air Berlin, Germany's second largest airline. The plan is for two aircraft to be leased to Virgin America Inc. and two to Azerbaijan Airlines immediately after the transfer. The deal is likely to be concluded in April 2010.

New look livery marks landmark year for Jet2.com

23-Mar-2010
Jet2.com is set to take to the skies from its seven UK bases this summer with a brand new look for its fleet.

AirAsia unveils aircraft showcasing excellence, policy of meritocracy

22-Mar-2010
In a salute to professional excellence, AirAsia unveiled today two aircraft with special liveries bearing images of two individuals who have contributed immensely to the growth of the airline and the propagation of AirAsia’s AllStar culture.

Tiger Airways mandates standard chartered bank for additional aircraft financing deals

19-Mar-2010
SINGAPORE : Standard Chartered to provide Pre-Delivery Payment facility for six aircraft

Boeing readies GOL airplane with chrome-free paint for reduced environmental impact

16-Mar-2010
Boeing (NYSE: BA) recently prepared a new GOL Airlines 737-800 for Boeing's first-ever application of a chrome-free primer to a single-aisle airplane bound for revenue service.

Air Arabia selects SITA's AIRCOM service

16-Mar-2010
SITA today announced its selection by Air Arabia - the Middle East’s and North Africa’s first and largest low cost carrier - to provide air-ground communications including data link services for the airline’s expanding fleet and network of 59 destinations.

SunExpress expanded its fleet to 21 aircraft

11-Mar-2010
SunExpress, the joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, got delivery of a Boeing 737-800 and expanded its fleet to 21 aircraft.

Flybe seals ground-breaking support deal for Gulf Air's new Embraer fleet

11-Mar-2010
Flybe has announced a deal as a start-up provider for Gulf Air’s new Embraer fleet that further enhances the UK airline’s growing reputation as a quality provider of professional support solutions to the global aviation market.

Allegiant Travel Company to purchase six B757 aircraft

08-Mar-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT) today announced it has signed a forward purchase agreement to acquire six Boeing 757-200 aircraft.

World first Jetstar Quiksilver aircraft launched for Quiksilver Pro

25-Feb-2010
AUSTRALIA : Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar together with iconic Australian surf brand Quiksilver have teamed up to create a specially painted aircraft to launch the 2010 Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast this weekend.

Resorts World Sentosa & Tiger Airways ink deal to operate RWS Aircraft

22-Feb-2010
SINGAPORE : Resorts World Sentosa and Tiger Airways Singapore today announced plans for a chartered aircraft dedicated to flying overseas guests to Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore’s first integrated resort.

JetBlue Airways celebrates 10th anniversary

12-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Value airline based on style, service and cost enters second decade - - Special 10-themed livery revealed

AirTran Airways takes the feins in Lexington with new flights

12-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Legendary Jockey Pat Day Helping Airline Break from the Gate with Low Fares

GOL develops its own program for managing aircraft maintenance waste

12-Feb-2010
BRAZIL : The program is fully operational at eight Company bases and in the advanced implementation phase at another 18

Avianova expands its fleet

12-Feb-2010
Following its successful first six months of operations as Russia s fastest growing LCC, Avianova has contracted with US leasing company ACG to add two more 180 seater A320 s to its fleet.
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