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Boeing 777-300ER © AerFin

AerFin completes purchase and teardown of B777-300ER

AerFin, the aviation asset specialist known for buying, selling, leasing and repairing aircraft, engines, and parts has successfully completed the purchase and teardown of one of the largest twin-engine passenger aircraft in the world, the Boeing 777-300ER, which had been retired by Japan Airlines. Simon Goodson, CEO of AerFin, explained the importance of the transaction: […]

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AeroCore becomes engine foam wash provider for Delta and Endeavor Air

Delta Air Lines and Endeavor Air have entered into a ten-year partnership with AeroCore Technologies, naming the company as their exclusive engine foam wash provider. The agreement introduces AeroCore’s globally patented Nucleated Foam Technology to restore engine performance, enhance fuel efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and save on maintenance time for the majority of Delta and

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LEAP-1A engine © CFM International

AFI KLM E&M signs LEAP-engine deal with CFM

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has signed an agreement with CFM International to purchase up to ten spare LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. These engines will bolster AFI KLM E&M’s comprehensive portfolio of LEAP premier maintenance, repair and overhaul services (MRO), supporting airline customers worldwide by maintaining operational continuity while their

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A Jet2.com aircraft arrives to be painted by Airbourne Colours at Teesside Airpor

Teesside Airport boosted by Willis and Jet2 partnership

Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL, Willis) has entered into a long-term agreement with leisure airline Jet2.com to conduct in-depth “C-Checks” on its fleet of 737 aircraft at WASL’s Teesside base. This agreement marks another milestone in the ongoing development of Teesside Airport Business Park. The announcement follows a period of expansion for the airport, including

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ACS has unveiled its 2024 year-end performance summary

ACS reports year-end performance summary

Aero Capital Solutions (ACS), a prominent provider of leasing services for mid-life narrow-body aircraft and engines, has unveiled its 2024 year-end performance summary, highlighting remarkable growth and accomplishments. CEO and Founder Jason Barany expressed pride in the company’s successes, emphasising its ability to address challenges such as limited aircraft availability and shifting market demands through

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Florian Kruse, CEO of Evia Aero (l) and William Hynett, Chief Executive at Britten-Norman (r)

Evia Aero and Britten-Norman sign LoI for 15 Islander aircraft

Evia Aero, a pioneering German company committed to revolutionising European travel through sustainable and carbon-neutral aviation, has signed a letter of intent (LoL) with Britten-Norman to purchase 15 new Britten-Norman Islander aircraft. Deliveries of the 15 Islander aircraft are set to begin in early 2027. Following delivery, the aircraft will be converted into zero-emissions platforms,

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Yoichi Hirotani has been appointed President and CEO of Daiwa Airborne

Operational launch of “Daiwa Airborne”

Daiwa Securities Group and Airborne Capital Limited Strengthen Aircraft Leasing Partnership Daiwa Securities Group Inc. (Daiwa Securities Group) has announced the successful completion of payment procedures for the acquisition of common shares and non-voting preferred shares of the Japanese subsidiary of Airborne Capital Limited ( Airborne). This follows the reorganisation of Airborne Capital Japan GK

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The Lufthansa Group

Lufthansa Group to recruit 10,000 employees in 2025

The Lufthansa Group has announced plans to recruit approximately 10,000 new employees in 2025, spanning a wide range of professions. This includes more than 2,000 flight attendants, 1,400 ground operations staff, 1,300 technical experts and 1,200 administrative personnel. Additionally, around 800 pilots will be hired across the Group. Over half of the recruitment will take

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Southwest Airlines has finalised a sale-and-leaseback agreement with BBAM for 36 Boeing 737-800 aircraft

Southwest Airlines secures sale-and-leaseback deal with BBAM

Southwest Airlines has finalised a sale-and-leaseback agreement with BBAM for 36 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The aircraft will now be owned and leased back to Southwest by Incline Aviation III, BBAM’s third flagship aviation investment fund. This landmark transaction forms part of Southwest’s “Southwest. Even Better.” plan, unveiled during Investor Day in September. By monetising surplus

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