Le Journal de l’Aviation
• Emilie Drab
Aircraft lessor Avolon has agreed to buy 140 Boeing aircraft and 110 from Airbus, with an option for another 100 Airbus jets. The Airbus firm order comprises 35 A330-900s and 75 A320neo-family aircraft, extending Avolon’s pipeline as airlines plan fleet expansion and replacement.
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Boeing and Airbus have both won orders from aircraft lessor Avolon, totaling 250 aircraft. The deals lock in delivery slots for the lessor as the manufacturers’ backlogs grow, underscoring the value of securing production positions in a capacity-constrained order environment.
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Aircraft lessor Avolon has agreed to buy 140 Boeing aircraft and 110 from Airbus, with an option for another 100 Airbus jets. The Airbus firm order comprises 35 A330-900s and 75 A320neo-family aircraft, extending Avolon’s pipeline as airlines plan fleet expansion and replacement.
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Kalitta Air has ordered eight A350F freighters, according to Reuters, marking the U.S. cargo carrier’s first reported order from a European aircraft manufacturer. The order was made in August, with the airline previously describing its decision as still in an evaluation phase; Kalitta is looking beyond its longtime Boeing supplier for additional freighter capacity.
Airbus has launched an operator group for H225 helicopters used in firefighting, creating a forum intended to help guide the aircraft’s future development. The announcement signals a focus on incorporating operator input into the platform’s evolution for aerial firefighting missions.
Airbus Helicopters is preparing to bring HTeaming to market, a system that enables UAVs to be controlled from helicopters. The company is also exploring drone connectivity and teaming as an extension of the H225M Super Puma’s capabilities, while separate reports cover drone applications for special forces and Russian drone-warfare instruction.
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Irish lessor Avolon has placed firm orders for 140 Boeing 737 MAX jets and 110 Airbus aircraft: 75 A320neo-family jets and 35 A330-900s. Boeing has not disclosed the MAX variants. The combined 250-aircraft commitment is among Avolon’s largest purchases.
Titan Airways Malta has secured an Airbus A320 for use on an Airbus shuttle. The report provides no details on the aircraft’s source, configuration, operating schedule or the shuttle’s purpose.
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