Equipment Sector

GECAS Delivers First A320 NEO Delivery to AirAsia

GE Capital Aviation Services delivered its first Airbus A320neo to AirAsia from the purchase-and-leaseback transaction with the airline for five new Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by CFM LEAP engines. read more

ACT: Freight Volume Index Improves for Third Time in Last Four Months

According to ACT Research, the recent positive shift since May suggests that even if conditions are not exactly improving, they are at least not getting worse. read more

British Charter Service Takes Delivery of Learjet 75

Bombardier Business Aircraft announced that Zenith Aviation, a British bespoke charter service provider, will take delivery of two brand new Learjet 75 aircraft. read more

Aircastle Delivers Airbus A330-200 to Aerolíneas Argentinas

Aircastle it delivered one Airbus A330-200 aircraft on long-term lease to Aerolíneas Argentinas, the first of two deliveries which will support the airline’s fleet modernization.  read more

ACT: August Net Trailer Orders Rebound M/M, Remain Below 2015 Levels

According to preliminary data from ACT Research, there were 15,300 U.S. net trailer orders in August, up 50% month-over-month but down 38% year-over-year. read more

CNH Industrial, Hyundai Heavy Industries Enter Mini-Excavator Alliance

CNH Industrial entered into an agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries for the production of mini-excavators, completing CNH Industrial's investment strategy for its excavator product portfolio expansion.  read more

July YTD Machine Tool Orders Down 16.3% Year/Year

The Association for Manufacturing Technology reported July year-to-date machine tool orders of $2.1 billion were down 16.3% from $2.5 billion for the same period a year earlier. read more

Fitch Places Navistar, NFC on Positive Watch on Alliance with VW

Fitch Ratings has placed the ratings of Navistar International, Navistar and Navistar Financial on Rating Watch Positive following the announcement by NAV and VW Truck & Bus of a strategic alliance. read more

ACT Research: China Commercial Vehicle Demand Makes Rapid Recovery

ACT Research reported the leveling-out of China’s economy and lower base year comparisons allowed a rapid year-over-year recovery in every commercial vehicle segment during Q2/16. read more

August Class 8 Orders Rebound; Medium Duty Orders Up 10% M/M

In August, new Class 8 vehicle orders rebounded to 14,200, up 37% from July. For Classes 5-7, 16,900 new vehicle orders were booked, a 10% month-over-month increase. read more

Bombardier Adjusts C Series Deliveries from 15 to 7 Aircraft

Bombardier announced for the full year, the company has adjusted its C Series delivery forecast from 15 to 7 aircraft as a result of engine delivery delays by supplier Pratt & Whitney. read more

AEM: U.S. Construction Equipment Exports Down 24% at Midyear

According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, exports of U.S.-made construction equipment were down 24% overall at midyear 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. read more

Large Truckload Fleet Turnover Falls to Lowest Point in Five Years

The American Trucking Associations said the turnover rate at truckload fleets with more than $30 million in annual revenue fell six points to 83% in Q2/16, the lowest point since Q2/11. read more

Bloomberg: Airbus Receives $6.5B in Orders From Vietnamese Carriers

Bloomberg reported Airbus was awarded about $6.5 billion from carriers in Vietnam. read more

TMR: Medical Equipment Rental Market Requires Standardization

According to Transparency Market Research, improving the distribution network in emerging economies remains an important strategy for medical equipment rental market players to pursue. read more

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