2 May 2024

CDB Aviation has acquired one A330-900, two A321neos, and one A320ceo from Avolon © Airbus

CDB Aviation acquires four aircraft from Avolon

CDB Aviation, an entirely owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CDB Leasing), has finalised the acquisition of four Airbus aircraft from Avolon. The acquired assets include one A330-900, two A321neo and one A320ceo aircraft, featuring both fixed and floating rate leases with CDB Aviation’s current and new airline clientele. “We […]

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Julien Basset

Aero Capital Solutions appoints Julien Basset as SVP Sales for Asia-Pacific region

Aero Capital Solutions (ACS), a prominent figure in aircraft leasing and trading worldwide, has announced the appointment of Julien Basset as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Sales for the Asia-Pacific region. Based at the company’s Singapore office, Basset brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in mid-life aircraft and engine leasing. Prior to

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Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a major MRO contract with DRF Luftrettung © Laurent Pascal - Safran

Safran Helicopter Engines secures key support contract with DRF Luftrettung

Safran Helicopter Engines has inked a support-by-the-hour contract with DRF Luftrettung for the engines propelling its H145 helicopter fleet. This SBH® contract encompasses in-service support and MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) for over 90 Arriel 2E engines. DRF Luftrettung stands as one of Europe’s largest users of the Arriel engine. The management of this contract

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TAAG’s De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 aircraft powered by the PW150A engine © P&WC

P&WC and TAAG Angola Airlines partner for fleet management

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) and TAAG Angola Airlines E.P., the national carrier of Angola, have sealed a six-year Fleet Management™ Program (FMP) agreement. This arrangement encompasses engine maintenance services for the airline’s PW150A engines, which power its fleet of Dash 8-400 regional turboprops. Notably, the agreement empowers Pratt & Whitney to customise coverage to

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NetJets has been revealed as the previously undisclosed purchaser of 12 Challenger 3500 aircraft

NetJets revealed as buyer of 12 Challenger 3500 jets from Bombardier

Bombardier has disclosed that its customer NetJets has emerged as the previously undisclosed purchaser of 12 Challenger 3500 aircraft. Initially announced in December 2023, the transaction, pegged at US$326.4 million based on prevailing list prices, could potentially surpass US$6 billion if all optional 232 Challenger 3500 jets are eventually acquired. This procurement further enhances NetJets’

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