Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
Textron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier has entered service in the Philippines, with its first delivery to Leading Edge Air Services Corporation (LEASCOR). The aircraft is configured as a 19-passenger variant delivered with a conversion kit, positioning the operator to pivot between passenger and cargo/utility roles.
AINonline
• Chad Trautvetter
By AINonline: Global business aircraft activity up 3.1% in May, but June expected to be more sluggish.
Reuters
• Allison Lampert, Tim Hepher
By Reuters: Airbus is wavering over when to launch a larger A220 jet due to a muted response from powerful leasing companies and a debate over range and performance, six industry sources said.
AINonline
• Joseph Carfagna Jr.
By AINonline: Joseph Carfagna Jr. is president, partner, and CEO of aircraft brokerage and consultancy Leading Edge Aviation Solutions. He has worked in the business aviation industry for more than 30 years and is a seasoned salesman and aviation expert.
Flying Magazine
• Jack Daleo
By Flying Magazine: Airbus in 2022 agreed to deliver a dozen ultra-long-range variants to Australia’s Qantas Airways.
Key.Aero
ch-aviation
• Daniel Martinez Garbuno
By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “Brazil’s competition watchdog approves Abra’s SKY purchase” today!.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: lessor expands commitment to 54 aircraft and remains one of the largest customers for the E2 U.S.-based aircraft lessor Azorra has placed a firm order for 15 additional Embraer E195-E2 jets , increasing its total commitment to the E2 family and pushing the program beyond 500 aircraft sold.
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
By FlightGlobal: A total of 34 of the powerplants are now operated by three carriers. A year on from its entry into service, Rolls-Royce has hailed the better-than-expected fuel-burn savings delivered by its Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance (EP) engine.
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
Wall Street Journal
• David Luhnow
