14 May 2025

Boeing 737-8 jet in AviLease livery © Boeing

AviLease places first direct Boeing order for 20 Boeing 737-8 jets

AviLease, a global aircraft leasing company based in Saudi Arabia, has placed its first-ever direct purchase from an aircraft manufacturer, finalising a firm order for 20 Boeing 737-8 jets, with options for an additional ten aircraft. This strategic move marks a key milestone in the lessor’s ongoing expansion and signals its intent to become a […]

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Finnair

Industrial action to disrupt Finnair operations at Helsinki Airport

Industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) is expected to cause significant disruptions to Finnair’s flight operations at Helsinki Airport on Friday, May 16. The four-hour stoppages, which target multiple shifts throughout the day, are set to affect key ground handling and catering services essential to flight operations. According to Finnair, the disruptions will

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Croatia Airlines has taken delivery of the first of three A200-300 aircraft from Azorra

Croatia Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus A220-300 from Azorra

On May 13, Azorra delivered the first of three Airbus A220-300 aircraft to Croatia Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Croatia. This marks the beginning of a new partnership between the global aircraft lessor and the airline, while also representing a milestone in Croatia Airlines’ ongoing fleet renewal programme. The aircraft, delivered

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While passenger numbers rose at FRA in April, cargo volumes saw a slight decline © Fraport

Frankfurt Airport sees passenger growth in April

In April 2025, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed approximately 5.3 million passengers, marking a 4.8 percent increase compared to the same month the previous year. The airport experienced particularly strong demand for leisure flights to warm-weather destinations such as Italy, Spain, and Türkiye. While passenger numbers rose, cargo volumes in Frankfurt saw a slight decline. The

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Thomas Buckley, CEO Storm Aviation

Storm Aviation gains EASA approval for Airbus A330 base maintenance in Scotland

Storm Aviation, a UK-based provider of line, light and base aircraft maintenance and part of the FL Technics Group, has been granted EASA Part 145 approval to carry out base maintenance on Airbus A330 aircraft at its Glasgow-Prestwick (PIK) hangar. The Airbus A330 is among the world’s most popular wide-body aircraft, and this new certification

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AE Industrial closes US$418 million Aerospace Leasing Fund II

AE Industrial Partners (AE Industrial), a private investment firm focused on National Security, Aerospace and Industrial Services, has announced the successful closing of its second aerospace leasing fund, AE Industrial Partners Aerospace Leasing Fund II, LP (Aerospace Leasing Fund II). The fund was oversubscribed, securing total capital commitments of US$418 million, a testament to robust

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