Airbus has exceeded its targets for 2014, achieving a new record of 629 aircraft deliveries for 89 customers of which eight are new, comprising 490 A320 Family aircraft, 108 A330s, 30 A380s and A350 XWB. This production achievement means that Airbus’ aircraft deliveries in 2014 were up for the 13th year in a row, surpassing the previous record set in 2013. Airbus also achieved 1,456 net orders from 67 customers (of which 14 are new) – the company’s second best year ever, … [Read more...] about Airbus sets new record in deliveries in 2014
Leasing & Chartering
Boeing delivers four 737s to Dragon Aviation leasing
Boeing and Dragon Aviation Leasing celebrated the deliveries of four 737-800s last month. These deliveries represent the first four of 10 additional Next-Generation 737-800s Dragon Aviation Leasing currently has on order. The order, which is valued at US$933 million at current list prices, was previously posted to Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website as an unidentified customer. “Dragon Aviation Leasing is committed to providing our customers with market-leading products and … [Read more...] about Boeing delivers four 737s to Dragon Aviation leasing
Howe promoted to president of ACS California
Aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service (ACS), has promoted Thomas Howe to president of its US West coast operation. Howe, formerly vice president of West coast operations, joined the company's cargo division in its London office and later moved to Los Angeles (US) to start the cargo department on the West coast. ACS says: "He has built it up from scratch into a very successful part of the business." Howe will now be responsible for the company's operations in California (US) … [Read more...] about Howe promoted to president of ACS California
Peter Scholten to step down at Saudia Cargo
Peter Scholten, vice president commercial will be leaving Saudia Cargo effective 15th January 2015 to pursue other interests. Scholten joined Saudia Cargo in October 2010. “His contribution has been instrumental to the growth and positioning of Saudia Cargo in the global air cargo business”, says Nabil Khojah, CEO of Saudia Cargo. “We appreciate Peter’s dedication and contribution over the past four years.” A successor for the … [Read more...] about Peter Scholten to step down at Saudia Cargo
Thompson appointed ACS North America president
Air Charter Service has appointed Richard Thompson as president of the company’s North America operations. Thompson will be responsible for the UK-based company’s operations in New York, California, Texas and Canada. He steps into the position previously held by Andy Christie, who was last month promoted to group director of ACS’s Private Jet charter division. Having joined the aircraft charter specialist in 2004, Thompson has played integral roles in relief … [Read more...] about Thompson appointed ACS North America president
