7 October 2026

AERA has arranged its first aircraft portfolio deals with Macquarie, MUFG

AERA arranges US$300 million aircraft portfolio acquisitions

Aircraft & Engines

Aera Aviation Capital (AERA) has arranged the acquisition of two portfolios comprising eight commercial passenger aircraft with a combined value of more than US$300 million, marking its first transaction since the company’s launch. The portfolios are made up predominantly of new-technology Airbus A320neo-family and Boeing 737 Max aircraft leased to a diversified global customer base […]

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Vertical Aerospace supports many sectors of the MRO industry, including commercial aircraft, air cargo, military and rotorcraft

First Class Air broadens MRO services with Vertical Aerospace investment

Financial

First Class Air has invested in and partnered with Vertical Aerospace, an aviation MRO provider based in Bristow, Oklahoma, expanding its capabilities in complex aircraft structural repair, engineering and fabricated-part manufacturing. The deal will increase First Class Air’s technical capabilities and capacity, giving customers access to additional resources for the repair and support of complex

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David Crull

Aquila Air Capital brings in David Crull as CFO

People

Aquila Air Capital, an Ireland-based engine lessor backed by funds managed by global alternative asset manager Wafra Inc., has appointed David Crull as Chief Financial Officer. Crull brings more than 25 years of experience across the airline, aviation aftermarket and aircraft-leasing sectors. He will join Aquila’s leadership team with expertise spanning the financial and operational

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Image of the EVIO 810 hybrid-electric regional airliner

EVIO joins TrueNoord ‘New Technology Hub’

Other News

EVIO has joined specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord’s ‘New Technology Hub’, a collaborative initiative aimed at supporting the introduction of next-generation regional aircraft technologies designed to cut emissions. Under the collaboration, the companies will examine key economic and operational factors, including maintenance, financing, leasing and infrastructure, while sharing technical and market insights. TrueNoord will provide

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