3 August 2026

Valentina Pilshchikova

Vallair promotes Pilshchikova to lead asset trading

Vallair has appointed Valentina Pilshchikova as Director Asset Trading, placing the long-serving executive in charge of the company’s aircraft and engine asset trading activities. Based in Luxembourg, Pilshchikova will oversee the development of new business opportunities, strengthen relationships with customers and partners, identify aircraft and engine acquisition and sales prospects, and work with internal teams […]

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Azul Airlines

CADE Clears American Airlines’ Azul Investment

Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has unconditionally approved American Airlines’ planned US$100 million investment in Azul, clearing the US carrier to acquire a minority stake of around 8% in the Brazilian airline, according to The Rio Times. CADE’s technical staff issued a favourable opinion on 31 July, concluding that the transaction poses no

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Orix Aviation has agreed to acquired AerFin © Shutterstock

ORIX Aviation to acquire AerFin in aftermarket expansion

ORIX Aviation Systems Limited (ORIX Aviation) has agreed to acquire AerFin Limited, marking its entry into the aviation aftermarket sector. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to complete by the end of 2026. The acquisition expands ORIX Aviation’s capabilities beyond aircraft leasing and asset management into used serviceable material (USM), airframe

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