Falko Delivers Four E175 Aircraft to Airlink

Aircraft lessor Falko Regional Aircraft Limited (Falko) has completed the delivery of four (4) Embraer E175 aircraft on lease to Airlink, South Africa’s premier independent regional carrier. Falko says: “The aircraft were delivered on behalf of Falko managed fund, Falko Regional Aircraft Opportunities Fund II (Fund II) with the first two deliveries concluding in Q4 2023 and the final two deliveries in August and September 2024. Airlink now operates E170, E175 and E190 aircraft from Falko’s managed portfolio.”

Astral Aviation Launches Freighter Flight from Guangzhou, China to Africa

As IATA’s data shows that “Demand on the Africa-Asia market increased by 40.6% compared to May 2023”, leading African cargo airline, Astral Aviation Limited, is leveraging the opportunity to launch “its inaugural flight from the People’s Republic of China.” This landmark flight, departing from the bustling city of Guangzhou to Nairobi with an onward connection to Maputo, the capital of the Republic of Mozambique, marks a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion into the Asian market.

Boeing Appoints Robert Ortberg As New President/CEO

Boeing’s “Board of Directors has elected Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective August 8, 2024. Ortberg will also serve on Boeing’s Board of Directors”, according to the aircraft manufacturer. Otberg succeeds Dave Calhoun, “who earlier this year announced his intention to retire from the company, having served as president and CEO since January 2020, and as a member of Boeing’s Board of Directors since 2009.”