AirFin Chief Operating Officer Simon Bayliss

AerFin acquires CFM56-5B PIP engines for teardown

December 11, 2025

AerFin has strengthened its aviation aftermarket portfolio through the acquisition of a package of CFM56-5B performance improvement package (PIP) engines from a major European operator. The engines, equipped with the latest hardware configuration, provide a valuable pipeline of material for global customers and enhance AerFin’s technical capability in supporting newer-generation engine variants. Teardown activity is

Rendering of Linfox Airbus H160 helicopter

Airbus wins first Australian order for the H160

December 10, 2025

Airbus Helicopters has won its first order for the H160 helicopter in Australia, with the privately owned logistics and supply chain company Linfox placing the purchase. The aircraft, destined for passenger transport missions across the country, represents Linfox’s first procurement from Airbus. The order follows a four-week demonstration tour in Australia, during which the H160

Centrum Air Airbus A321neo © AirTeamImages

AerCap to lease two Airbus A321neos to My Freighter

December 9, 2025

AerCap has signed lease agreements for two new Airbus A321neo aircraft with My Freighter, the Uzbekistan-based cargo airline that also operates passenger services under the Centrum Air brand. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2027 and will support the rapid expansion of Uzbekistan’s largest private airline. Peter Anderson, AerCap’s Chief

HRA completes first ICBC deal with acquisition of 737 MAX 8s

December 8, 2025

High Ridge Aviation has acquired two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft (MSNs 43917 and 43918) from ICBC Aviation Leasing (ICBC), marking the successful completion of its first transaction with the lessor. The aircraft will remain on lease to Aerolíneas Argentinas, the national carrier of Argentina, supporting the airline’s ongoing fleet requirements. Commenting on the acquisition,

Qantas completes return of A380 to service

December 5, 2025

Qantas has welcomed its tenth and final Airbus A380 back to Sydney after nearly six years in storage, marking the largest maintenance check in the airline’s 105-year history. The aircraft, named after Qantas co-founder Paul McGinness, will serve as an operational spare over the Christmas period and, from January 1, 2026, will increase international capacity

Motion Applied will design and manufacture a bespoke motor-drive inverter for Horizon’s hybrid-electric VTOL, the Cavorite X7

Horizon partners with Motion Applied

December 5, 2025

New Horizon Aircraft has announced a partnership with Motion Applied, formerly the high-performance technology arm of Formula 1’s legendary McLaren Group. Under the agreement, Motion Applied will design and manufacture a bespoke motor-drive inverter for Horizon’s hybrid-electric VTOL, the Cavorite X7, enhancing power efficiency while reducing the weight of the aircraft’s vertical-lift system. Motion Applied’s

PAL has signed long-term lease agreements for two A350-1000 jets

PAL seals A350-1000 lease-back deal with BOC

December 4, 2025

BOC Aviation has signed an agreement to purchase and lease-back two Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to new customer Philippine Airlines (PAL) under long-term operating leases. The aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, represent BOC Aviation’s first deliveries of the A350-1000 type. The initial aircraft is scheduled to join the PAL fleet in December 2025, marking

Boeing: Africa’s rising passenger air traffic will spur region’s fleet

December 4, 2025

Africa’s passenger air traffic is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 6% through to 2044, driven by a young population, a rising middle class, rapid urbanisation and increasing investment in airports and connectivity, Boeing has said. According to the company’s 2025 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for Africa, the region’s commercial fleet will

Azorra sells two A330-300s to Xiamen Airlease

December 4, 2025

Azorra has announced the sale of two Airbus A330-300 aircraft to Xiamen Aircraft Leasing (Xiamen Airlease), a China-based aircraft lessor. The aircraft, MSN 1432 and MSN 1579, remain on lease to Sichuan Airlines, one of China’s leading carriers. John Evans, Chief Executive Officer at Azorra, said: “We are proud to complete our first transaction with

DAE secures major B737-8 deal to support AJet’s rapid expansion

December 3, 2025

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has finalised long-term lease agreements with AJet and Turkish Airlines for ten new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, with deliveries set for 2026 and 2027. The deal reinforces DAE’s longstanding relationship with Turkish Airlines while directly supporting the rapid growth of AJet, Türkiye’s newly rebranded low-cost carrier. Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of

Aircraft & Engines

AerFin acquires CFM56-5B PIP engines for teardown

Airbus wins first Australian order for the H160

AerCap to lease two Airbus A321neos to My Freighter

HRA completes first ICBC deal with acquisition of 737 MAX 8s

Qantas completes return of A380 to service

Horizon partners with Motion Applied

PAL seals A350-1000 lease-back deal with BOC

Boeing: Africa’s rising passenger air traffic will spur region’s fleet

Azorra sells two A330-300s to Xiamen Airlease

DAE secures major B737-8 deal to support AJet’s rapid expansion

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