15 April 2025

The transatlantic trade war between China and the US intensifies

China halts Boeing jet deliveries amid escalating trade tensions

Aircraft & Engines

China has reportedly instructed its domestic airlines to cease taking further deliveries of Boeing aircraft, marking the latest escalation in its ongoing trade dispute with the United States. According to The Guardian, citing a Bloomberg report based on sources familiar with the matter, the Chinese government has also directed carriers to halt purchases of aircraft-related […]

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737 Max-family aircraft © Boeing

Phoenix Aviation Capital and AIP Capital seal US$300m PDP deal

Financial

Phoenix Aviation Capital (Phoenix), a full-service aircraft lessor, and AIP Capital have announced the closing of a pre-delivery payment (PDP) financing facility. The facility is designed to fund pre-delivery payments for Phoenix’s orderbook of 30 Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft. It provides up to US$300 million in total commitments, comprising US$175 million in immediate funding and

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FlySafair secures long-term PBH support from AJW Group

MRO & Production

FlySafair, a South African low-cost airline, is set to benefit from a newly awarded long-term power-by-the-hour (PBH) support programme provided by AJW Group. Commencing on May 1, 2025, the agreement covers the airline’s expanding fleet of thirty Boeing 737 New Generation (B737NG) aircraft, ensuring comprehensive component support and streamlined maintenance operations. As part of the

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MUFG closes US$75 Million financing for Sun Country Airlines AirTeamImages

MUFG closes US$75 million financing for Sun Country Airlines

Financial

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), a provider of financial services, has closed a US$75 million senior secured revolving credit facility (RCF) for Sun Country Airlines (Sun Country). MUFG acted as sole structuring agent and joint lead arranger with a US$37.5 million commitment. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, serving as the other joint lead arranger, provided the

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Ashish Saraf

P&W names Ashish Saraf as VP and Country Head for India

People

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has named Ashish Saraf as Vice President and Country Head for its operations in India. In his new role, Saraf becomes the company’s most senior representative in the country, responsible for overseeing strategic growth and transformation initiatives. His leadership will span key areas including engineering, supply chain management, customer service, operations

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Airbus A350-900 aircraft © Airbus

EASA certifies A350-900 with Trent XWB-84 EP engine

Aircraft & Engines

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has officially certified the Airbus A350-900 fitted with the new Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 enhanced performance (EP) engine. This milestone marks a significant improvement in aircraft efficiency, as the upgraded engine promises a one percent reduction in fuel consumption. Such gains are expected to lower overall operating costs for

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