First commercial aircraft deliveries (new/used), aviation news, retirements, accidents, feature stories This blog focuses on the first deliveries of an aircraft type / variant (new or used) to a commercial airline, as well as the final retirement of aircraft types. New airline startups and airlines ceasing operations are also a key feature Source: Seven Seas Aviation JetTrak Database (tailored reports and consultant data services available: contact Rob Grundy via e-mail: rg7cavn@gmail.com)
Showing posts with label GECAS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label GECAS. Show all posts
Friday, August 11, 2017
AeroLogic leases used 777F
AeroLogic (Germany) has leased a used Boeing 777F (MSN 37708/774 D-AALI) from GECAS, adding to eight existing aircraft that were delivered new between 2009 and 2010.
The aircraft (model 777-F6N) was delivered new to LAN Cargo as N772LA April 28th 2009, later transferring to LATAM Cargo May 2016. The aircraft was returned off lease in June.
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Virgin America takes delivery of second A321 NEO
Virgin America (US) has taken delivery of the second Airbus A321 NEO (leased from GECAS), and remains the only operator of the re-engined type thus far. Virgin America was in late 2016 acquired by Alaska Airlines, and is expected to be fully integrated into the Seattle based airline over the next two years. Alaska, an all Boeing operator in it's mainline fleet, has stated recently that it is has no plan to change to an all Airbus fleet. Based on existing lease expiration dates, Alaska / Virgin can be expected to operate a mixed Airbus / Boeing fleet for many years to come. [Postscript: as of mid July 2017, Alaska indicated it would in fact seek to remove Virgin America's Airbus fleet, and replace them over time with Boeing aircraft].
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