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.
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
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
Lockheed Martin has replaced the head of its aeronautics division in what is widely seen as a bid to improve frayed relations with the Pentagon over the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The defence giant named Orlando Carvalho, 54, as executive vice president of aeronautics, replacing Larry Lawson. Carvalho, who had previously been in charge of
Boeing’s 737 production has ticked over to a higher rate of 38 aircraft per month as the plane maker ramps up to produce 42 of the airliners per month by next year. Citing a healthy backlog and strong demand, Boeing has flagged plans to increase production of several of its models, including the 737, 777
Indonesian budget carrier Lion Air has made another massive aircraft purchase, ordering 234 A320 Family aircraft from Airbus. The deal, valued at A$23.1 billion at list prices, comes a little more than a year after Lion Air ordered 230 Boeing 737s. The carrier currently operates a fleet of 92 aircraft, almost all from Boeing. The
