AerCap has delivered the first of three new Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), marking the type’s debut in the airline’s fleet. The aircraft was handed over at Airbus’ Delivery Centre in Hamburg. The delivery forms part of a 2024 agreement covering three A321neos and three A320neos. Two A320neos have already entered service, with […]
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World Star Aviation (WSA) has announced the successful delivery of a second Boeing 737-400SF freighter to Skyway Airlines. Following the successful delivery of the first aircraft, the latest addition will support the continued expansion of Philippines-based Skyway Airlines across the Asia-Pacific region, enhancing its cargo capabilities in one of the world’s fastest-growing air freight markets.
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Aquila Air Capital (Aquila), the Ireland-based aircraft lessor backed by funds managed by global alternative asset manager Wafra Inc., has announced the successful refinancing and expansion of its warehouse facility with ATLAS SP Partners (ATLAS), the warehouse finance and securitised products business majority owned by Apollo funds. The facility has been increased to US$400 million.
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Willis Lease Finance has completed the acquisition of three Airbus A330-300 aircraft, which will be leased to China Airlines and EVA Air. The company said the deal reflects continued strong demand for aircraft assets and aftermarket services, as operators manage fleet growth, delivery delays and constrained maintenance capacity. Chief Executive Austin C. Willis said the
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Azorra has completed the acquisition of 13 Embraer E190 aircraft and 36 General Electric CF34-10E6 engines from JetBlue, further strengthening its aircraft and engine portfolio. Following the signing of the purchase agreement in July 2025, the lessor has begun placing the aircraft and engines with customers worldwide as it continues to expand its global presence.
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Air Serbia has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, registered YU-APV, as the carrier continues to increase capacity and support the growth of its route network. The 180-seat aircraft, built in 2008, arrived at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport after undergoing a full repaint in the Netherlands into Air Serbia’s latest livery.
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Embraer has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Poland’s Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 2 (WZL 2), paving the way for closer industrial collaboration centred on the KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The agreement establishes a framework for future cooperation across a range of services and support activities, including aircraft completion and conversion, external painting, systems
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GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) has secured its first engine maintenance contract from a South Korean airline following its recent certification by the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT). Under the agreement, GATES will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for CFM56-7B engines operated by Jeju Air, one of South
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BETA Technologies and Surf Air Mobility have launched a six-to-eight-week electric aircraft demonstration programme in Hawaiʻi, marking a key milestone in the development of commercial electric aviation for regional passenger and cargo services. The initiative supported by Hawaiian Airlines, will see BETA’s ALIA CTOL electric aircraft conduct demonstration flights across the islands to assess the
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Airlines Technical Pool (IATP) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at improving airlines’ access to aircraft parts and enhancing supply chain transparency. The initiative comes as the aviation industry continues to grapple with supply chain disruption, component shortages and the rising costs associated with delays. Stuart
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