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ALC announces merger with Sumitomo, SMBC, Apollo, Brookfield

Financial

Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo, and Brookfield have announced their definitive agreement to acquire Air Lease Corporation (Air Lease), a aircraft lessor founded by Steven F. Udvar-Házy and John L. Plueger, with a portfolio primarily comprising new-technology aircraft. Upon completion, Air Lease will be renamed Sumisho Air Lease, a newly established entity. Apollo and […]

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Atlas and Bain launch new freighter aircraft investment platform

Financial

Titan Aviation Leasing, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide, and Bain Capital, have announced the closing of Titan Aircraft Investments II (TAI 2), a new freighter aircraft investment platform. TAI 2 launches with a capital commitment of US$410 million from Bain Capital and Atlas, further scaling the firms’ joint venture platform, which is focused on

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Azorra delivers Australia’s first E190-E2 to Virgin Australia

Aircraft & Engines

Azorra has delivered the first new Embraer E190-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft to Virgin Australia, marking a new airline partnership for the lessor and the introduction of the type with a major airline group in Australia. Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is modernising its fleet by replacing Fokker 100s with new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft from Azorra’s orderbook.

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Collins Aerospace expands MRO facility in Tajęcina, Poland

MRO & Production

Collins Aerospace is expanding its facility in Tajęcina, Poland, to increase production of landing gear systems for key commercial and defence aircraft. The 4,000 m² expansion will strengthen RTX’s operational capabilities in Poland. The company currently employs more than 9,100 people in the country, making it RTX’s largest employee base outside the United States. “This

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Macquarie AirFinance orders 30 737 MAXs Boeing

Macquarie AirFinance orders 30 Boeing 737 MAXs

Aircraft & Engines

Macquarie AirFinance has acquired 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, marking the company’s second direct order with Boeing. This strategic expansion reflects growing airline demand for fuel-efficient aircraft, driven by rising passenger traffic and a stronger focus on environmental sustainability. The purchase takes Macquarie AirFinance’s 737 MAX order book to 70, with deliveries scheduled through to 2032,

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BCT Aviation Maintenance

BCT Aviation Maintenance lands new Boeing 777F contracts

MRO & Production

BCT Aviation Maintenance has announced two new line maintenance contracts at East Midlands Airport (EMA), after significant growth in cargo operations at its home base. Having recently begun freighter flights on behalf of Chinese logistics firm YunExpress, operating two Boeing 777F aircraft into EMA twice weekly, Chinese cargo carrier Central Airlines has appointed BCT Aviation

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NJE expands fleet with additional Dash 8 Q400

Aircraft & Engines

National Jet Express (NJE) has announced the acquisition of two additional De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 turboprop aircraft. This development, which was foreshadowed earlier in the year, reinforces NJE’s commitment to expanding its operational capacity and strengthening its position within Australia’s resource and charter aviation market. The new aircraft will increase NJE’s Q400 fleet to

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Boeing 737-800 Norwegian

Deucalion Aviation extends 737-800 leases with Norwegian

Aircraft & Engines

Deucalion Aviation has confirmed the long-term lease extension of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft with Norwegian Airlines, effective from August 21st 2025. The extension strengthens an already well-established relationship between the global aviation asset manager and one of Europe’s leading low-cost carriers, ensuring continuity of service and reliability for both parties. The two aircraft have been

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