Sukhoi says it hopes to unveil Aeroflot as the launch customer for its 75-95 seater Russian Regional Jet at an air show in Moscow in August. The carrier is negotiating for 15 aircraft plus 10 options. Sibir is also discussing launch orders for the RRJ. The aircraft is scheduled to fly in March 2007 with first deliveries to customers in mid-2008.
Croatia Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A220-300, one of six being acquired from US lessor Air Lease. The twinjet, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines, is part of a fleet modernisation which will involved the carrier’s taking up to 15 A220s. Croatia Airlines chief executive Jasmin ...
Israeli start-up carrier AirHaifa has taken delivery of its initial ATR 72-600s, one of a pair ordered from the airframer last year. AirHaifa is looking to start commercial services from Haifa to destinations in the Mediterranean and Red Sea regions. The aircraft will be powered by the Pratt & Whitney ...