Singapore Airshow 2014 | Airlines and Destinations

Bangladesh’s US-Bangla Airlines to Start Life with Q400s

Aircraft Airlines February 13, 2014

Dhaka-based US-Bangla Airlines has acquired two used Bombardier Q400 turboprops from a third party and has announced it plans to begin domestic operations in April.

Aerolineas Argentinas Orders Four Airbus A330-200s

Aircraft Airlines February 13, 2014

Argentina’s flagship carrier will deploy its new Airbus A330-200 widebody jets on its medium- and long-haul routes from its hub at Buenos Aires’ Ministro Pistarini International Airport to destinations throughout Latin America, Europe and the United States.

India’s Air Costa Orders 50 Embraer E-Jets-E2s, Commits to 50 More

Aircraft Airlines February 13, 2014

Air Costa’s firm order is for 25 Embraer 190-E2s and 25 Embraer 195-E2s. Its purchase rights are for an additional 25 Embraer 190-E2s and 25 Embraer 195-E2s, bringing the total potential order to up to 100 aircraft.

Renamed Doric Firms Order for 20 Airbus A380 Superjumbos

Aircraft February 12, 2014

Amedeo (previously Doric Lease Corp) and Airbus have firmed the leasing company’s order for 20 A380s, which was originally announced as a memorandum of understanding at the 50th Le Bourget Airshow on June 17, 2013.

Nok Air Commits to Ordering Eight 737-800s and Seven 737 MAX 8s

Aircraft Airlines February 12, 2014

The commitment, which Boeing values at $1.45 billion at list prices, will establish Nok Air as the first airline in Thailand to operate the Boeing 737 MAX.

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Orders 20 ATR 72-600s and Options 20 More

Aircraft February 12, 2014

The February 12 deal represents DAE’s first order for regional airliners. The 20 ATR 72-600 turboprops on firm order are scheduled for delivery between 2015 and 2018.

Spain’s Binter Canarias Orders Six ATR 72-600s

Aircraft Airlines February 11, 2014

According to ATR, Binter Canarias’ order for six ATR 72-600 turboprops signals the start of the carrier’s renewal of its current fleet of 18 ATR 72-200s and ATR 72-500s.

Unidentified Customer Signs LOI for up to 12 Bombardier CRJ900 NextGens

Aircraft February 11, 2014

The manufacturer announced the deal on the first day of the Singapore Airshow 2014. Based on the list price for the Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen, the manufacturer values a firm order for up to 12 CRJ900 NextGen regional jets at approximately US$563 million.

VietJetAir Signs Orders and Commitments for 101 A320-Family Jets

Aircraft Airlines February 11, 2014

The purchase agreement signed by VietJetAir covers firm orders for 42 Airbus A320neo jets, 14 A320ceo aircraft and seven A321ceos, plus purchase rights for 30 more A320-family aircraft. In addition the airline will lease eight more A320-family jets from third-party lessors.