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BOC Aviation secures US$2.3 billion club loan from global banks

BOC Aviation Limited (BOC Aviation) has successfully concluded a self-arranged club loan transaction involving 25 banks worldwide, amounting to US$2.3 billion. This five-year agreement represents the company’s largest transaction to date, surpassing the US$1.375 billion club loan signed in October 2023. The transaction consists of four facilities extended by global banks to BOC Aviation and […]

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The MOU between Delta and Riyadh Air was signed today at a ceremony at Delta’s World Headquarters in Atlanta on July 9.

Delta Air Lines and Riyadh Air forge strategic partnership

Delta Air Lines and Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s innovative new full-service global carrier, have signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding aimed at delivering extensive benefits to customers travelling between North America, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond. The agreement, signed on July 9, at a ceremony at Delta’s World Headquarters in Atlanta, lays

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As of September 30, 2025, Air Lease’s fleet comprised 503 owned aircraft and a further 50 managed aircraft © Boeing

Air Lease Corporation reports second-quarter 2024 activities

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has provided an update on its aircraft investments, sales and significant financing activities for the second quarter of 2024. As of June 30, 2024, ALC’s fleet consisted of 474 owned aircraft and 67 managed aircraft, with 307 new aircraft on order from Boeing and Airbus scheduled for delivery through 2029. Aircraft

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GE Aerospace has demonstrated a breakthrough in hypersonic dual-mode ramjet technology

GE Aerospace achieves milestone with hypersonic dual-mode ramjet

GE Aerospace has announced the successful demonstration of a new, cutting-edge hypersonic dual-mode ramjet. This achievement – which could enable high-speed flight and longer range across numerous multi-mission aircraft – represents the most recent milestone in a diverse portfolio of hypersonic programmes. The dual-mode ramjet began testing in March of this year in the clean

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Aventure Aviation has acquired its 23rd Boeing 737NG aircraft for dismantling

Aventure Aviation to dismantle 23rd Boeing 737NG airframe

Aventure Aviation has acquired its 23rd Boeing 737NG airframe, which will be dismantled for parts in Coolidge, Arizona. This 737-700 aircraft, MSN 35378, was last operated by China Southern Airlines. “Given the current environment for end-of-life assets, we are excited to continue our steady pipeline of material for our customers around the globe,” said Andrew

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Air India has taken delivery of the last of nine Airbus A320neo aircraft from

CALC completes final Airbus A320neo delivery to Air India

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has finalised the last of the deliveries of nine new Airbus A320neos to Air India in Toulouse, France . All nine aircraft, equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines, are part of CALC’s existing order book. The deliveries underscore CALC’s ongoing dedication and proficiency in expanding capacity for airline clients,

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ordered four additional Airbus A330 MRTTs

Saudi Arabia expands Air Force with additional Airbus A330 MRTTs

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ordered four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF). The first of these aircraft will enter conversion at the beginning of 2026, joining the RSAF in 2027 to carry out air-to-air refuelling and transport missions. Jean-Brice Dumont, Head of Air

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Turkish Airline will lease ten new A321neo aircraft from AerCap ©

AerCap and Turkish Airlines agree on lease for ten A321neos

AerCap Holdings has reached an agreement with Turkish Airlines for the lease of ten new Airbus A321neo aircraft. Commenting on the agreement, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee, Prof. Ahmet Bolat, expressed satisfaction with the fleet enhancement through the partnership with AerCap. He highlighted that this addition aligns with Turkish Airlines’ strategy

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Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated its CFM Leap-1B engine test cell at the Addis Ababa MRO Services facility © Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates CFM Leap-1B engine test cell

Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated its CFM Leap-1B engine test cell at the Addis Ababa MRO Services facility, granting it full testing capability for the Leap-1B engine, the exclusive powerplant for Boeing’s new-generation 737 MAX single-aisle jet. Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew, expressed pride in achieving full testing capability for the CFM Leap-1B

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Airbus ZEROe aircraft flying over Madrid © Airbus

Airbus and five other companies collaborate to advance hydrogen-powered aviation in Spain

Airbus, Aena, Air Nostrum, Iberia, Exolum and Repsol, have joined forces to address the primary challenges of deploying hydrogen-powered aviation in Spain. This is the first collaboration that brings together the entire value chain, from primary energy production and hydrogen ground operations, with two airlines on board and across a complete network of airports simultaneously.

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