6 February 2025

Thai Airways has signed lease agreements for eight A321neo aircraft with SMBC Aviation Capital © Airbus

Thai Airways to lease eight Airbus A321neos from SMBC Aviation Capital

Aircraft leasing company SMBC Aviation Capital has announced the signing of lease agreements with Thai Airways for eight Airbus A321neo aircraft. The deal marks a significant step in Thai Airways’ narrow-body fleet expansion as the airline looks to strengthen its regional network. These aircraft are part of SMBC Aviation Capital’s direct order with Airbus and […]

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Flexjet has placed orders for the Praetor 600, Praetor 500 and Phenom 300E models © Embraer

Flexjet expands fleet with landmark US$7 billion Embraer jet order

Embraer Executive Jets has signed a purchase agreement with Flexjet, a global pioneer in the fractional jet ownership sector. The agreement includes a fleet of Embraer business jets, featuring the Praetor 600, Praetor 500 and Phenom 300E models, alongside an enhanced suite of services and support. Valued at up to US$7 billion at current list

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Kona cargo aircraft © Natilus

Nolinor Aviation partners with Natilus to reserve Kona cargo aircraft

Nolinor Aviation, a pioneer in remote and northern aviation services, has announced an agreement with Natilus, a San Diego-based aerospace manufacturer developing next-generation blended-wing-body aircraft. The agreement secures production positions for multiple Kona aircraft—an innovative regional cargo freighter currently in development, uniquely designed to operate on gravel and unpaved runways. Developed in compliance with Federal

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Apollo Funds has completed the acquisition of Barnes Group © Barnes

Barnes Group acquired by Apollo Funds in US$3.6 billion all-cash deal

Barnes Group (Barnes), a global provider of highly engineered products, differentiated industrial technologies and innovative solutions, and Apollo, the global alternative asset manager, have announced the completion of the previously disclosed acquisition of Barnes by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo (Apollo Funds). The all-cash transaction carries a total enterprise value of approximately US$3.6 billion.

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