International Aero Engines has boosted its orderbook with China Southern Airlines by approximately $600 m
China Airlines Opts for V2500 Engines
International Aero Engines has boosted its orderbook with China Southern Airlines by approximately $600 million with a repeat order for the V2500 to power a new fleet of 20 Airbus A320 family aircraft. The contract includes a long-term IAE Aftermarket Services agreement. China Southern has opted to upgrade its entire V2500-A5 fleet to V2500 SelectOne standard as part of the deal. In another repeat order, Vietnam Airlines has ordered V2500s to power 36 new Airbus A321s in a deal worth more than $700 million.
First Customer for New International Black Hawk
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has become the launch customer for the new S-70i, the latest model in the celebrated Black Hawk helicopter line. The ministry has signed a firm contract for three and has taken options on another 12 aircraft. Delivery of the first helicopter is scheduled for early 2011 and will be used on transport, border protection and other missions.
