ACIA Aero Leasing has completed a sale-and-leaseback transaction for two ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft currently operated by EWA Air, the regional airline majority owned by Air Austral. The agreement strengthens ACIA’s portfolio of ATR operators while supporting EWA Air’s regional connectivity across the Indian Ocean, linking remote communities with key cities and feeding traffic into
Regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has delivered three new Airbus A220-300 aircraft to Breeze Airways under a long-term sale-and-leaseback agreement. Delivered in February 2026, the deal marks TrueNoord’s first Airbus transaction and introduces the largest aircraft type to its portfolio. The A220-300 supports Breeze’s strategy to move towards a single-type fleet while expanding services between underserved
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has successfully completed the purchase and leaseback of six De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft with Porter Airlines. The aircraft are operated by Porter from its Toronto headquarters and represent a continued investment in the expanding turboprop market. Austin Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC, acknowledged the completion of the transaction
Deucalion Aviation has confirmed the acquisition of three Airbus A330 aircraft currently on lease to Wamos Air. Deucalion acted as arranger and servicer for the transaction on behalf of institutional investors. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent engines, were sourced and executed through Deucalion’s global origination network
Air Astana Group has placed a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, marking the largest direct aircraft order in the group’s history. The agreement coincides with the 20th anniversary of Air Astana’s first A320 operation in 2006 and comprises five A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft. Peter Foster, Chief Executive of Air Astana, said the
Regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has delivered an OEM-refurbished De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 to Australian carrier Nexus Airlines (Nexus), reinforcing the airline’s regional operations across Western Australia. The turboprop enters service immediately under a long-term operating lease and becomes the fourth TrueNoord aircraft to join the Nexus fleet. The latest addition forms part of Nexus
Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a global full-service aircraft asset manager, has announced the delivery of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Canadian carrier WestJet. The deliveries complete a two-aircraft sale-and-leaseback transaction between ACG and WestJet. Both aircraft are powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines and were handed over in Seattle earlier this week. Carter
Embraer has revealed the next‑generation Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E, marking the first evolution of the Praetor family. The new aircraft feature fully redesigned cabins that elevate the private flying experience, optimising the longer-range missions they are capable of. With these improvements, the new Praetors usher in a new era of private aviation, where aircraft
OROS Aerospace has announced the acquisition of six additional Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T TwinPac units, comprising power sections and gearboxes, bringing its total available inventory to nearly 40 PT6T modules. The expansion reflects rising market interest in OROS’ PT6T support programme and growing global demand from helicopter operators seeking reliable, inventory-backed engine solutions. As
ABL Aviation has delivered a second Boeing 737 MAX 8 to TUI Airline, concluding a two-aircraft agreement between the companies. The first aircraft was handed over in December 2025, marking the start of their partnership. Powered by CFM LEAP-1B27 engines, the 737 MAX 8 supports TUI Airline’s strategy of operating a modern, fuel-efficient and lower-emission
